10 Fruit Kabob Recipes – Healthy Summer Snacks For Kids and Adults

Colorful and tasty, fruit kabobs are the perfect summer snack, dessert, an elegant party food and you can create fantastic combinations. Fruit kabob recipes combine the best of summer tastes and flavors, so do not hesitate to take advantage of these ideas! The idea of threading pieces of fruit on skewers is very popular. Fruit skewers look cute, elegant and convenient to serve and eat.

Summer gives us a huge variety of fruit that can be served in so many different ways. Everyone enjoys making fruit kebabs. They are prepared quickly, look great on the table and taste amazing. Both adults and children like fruit kebabs, so they perfectly fulfill the role of summer desserts at various parties and home feasts.

What are the Best Fruits for Kabobs?

When you choose fruits for kabobs, the only limit is your imagination. However, it will be best if you choose fruits that do not get brown like bananas, apples or peaches, for example. Choose in accordance with your taste. You can choose fruits for skewers to make different color combinations as well. Among the best fruits for kabobs are:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Pineapple
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew
• watermelon
• Seedless grapes
• Kiwi
• Mango
• Bananas
• pear
• Physalis
• Apple
• Orange
• Tangerine
• Grapefruit
• Pomelo
• Peach
• Apricot

We all know that fruits have numerous beneficial properties. For example, pears are often called a natural antibiotic. They contain a huge amount of B vitamins, folic acid, manganese, calcium, iodine and iron.

Strawberries are extremely useful for the proper development of the cardiovascular system because of the large amount of potassium.

Grapes normalizes blood pressure, contains mineral salts and trace elements necessary for the body.

Kiwi strengthens the immune system and contains a huge amount of vitamin C.

Orange – activates almost all functions of the human body, a natural source of ascorbic acid and potassium.

Bananas soothe the nervous system, normalize sleep and improve mood, because increase the level of serotonin in the blood. Even overripe bananas can be used for delicious desserts.

Fruits can be combined with cheese, marshmallow, they can be served with cured meat cuts,

How to Make Fruit Skewers?

 

How to make fruit kabobs? Well, there are two methods that you can try – serve the fruits fresh or grill them and then serve with chocolate or another delicious dip.

Peel and cut the fruit into thick slices or bite sized chunks.

Put the cut pieces of fruit in a salad bowl then sprinkle them with sugar, vanilla paste and, optionally 2-3 tablespoons of alcohol – rum, vodka, limoncello, etc. Let them soak for about 30 minutes.

Thread the fruits onto skewers alternating tastes and colors and arrange them on a plate. Optionally, you can coat your skewers with melted chocolate

Serve your fruit skewers on a nice platter.

Can You Prepare Fruit Kabobs the Night Before?

Fruit skewers are best when freshly prepared. You could cut the fruits the night before and store in the refrigerator in separate air tight containers, as long as you selected varieties that do not brown.

Can You Freeze Fruit skewers?

The straight answer is – no! When thawed after freezing, fresh fruits turn mushy. It is not a problem for smoothies, for example, but you wouldn’t want to serve mushy fruit skewers to your family and friends.

What to Serve with Fruit Kabobs?

There are many options to choose from which will be a complement to your fruit skewers. From whipped cream to fruit yogurts, such an addition will make your kabobs even taster! Here are some quick recipes and ideas:

Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla paste
• 2 teaspoons confectioner’s sugar

Directions:

Pour the cream and vanilla into a chilled bowl and whisk on high speed for a few minutes until loose peaks form.

Add the sugar and continue whisking until the whipped cream holds a stiff peak. Be careful not to over-whisk the whipped cream or it will curdle and begin to turn into butter.

Serve right away or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Cream cheese dip recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces/170g cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.

Lime and coconut Yogurt Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yogurt
• ¼ cup Marshmallow fluff
• 2 oz./ 60 g cream cheese
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp coconut flakes or to taste

Directions:

Beat the light yogurt, marshmallow fluff, light cream cheese, lime juice, and coconut flakes together and put in a small dish for dipping. Keep refrigerated.

Margarita Dip

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces/85g cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tequila
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Beat in whipping cream until fluffy.

White Chocolate Mascarpone Dip

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces/170g white chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8/220g ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Put chopped white chocolate and ½ cup of the heavy cream into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 second increments, stopping and stirring till melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Whisk the other ½ cup of the cream with the mascarpone cream till smooth. Whisk in vanilla, and add cooled white chocolate.

Chocolate Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Directions:

Place 1 cup chocolate chips, cream and coconut oil in a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Stir until completely smooth and well-incorporated.

Once the warmed chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and continue stirring until they’re melted, and the dip is thickened and entirely smooth.

Allow to come to room temperature and serve with fruit skewers.

Fruit kabob recipes – summer snack and dessert ideas

Fresh fruit can be found all year round, yet, summer is the season that offers the greatest variety. Look at these easy and delicious fruit kabob recipes and get inspired!

Fruit Kabob Recipes – Rainbow Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 small watermelon
• 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon
• 3 oranges
• 3 kiwi
• 2 bananas
• strawberries

Directions:

Cut the watermelon using a melon baller. Alternatively, slice the melons into 1/2-inch/1,2 cm thick slices and then use a cookie cutter to cut into rounds or squares.

Peel the oranges, bananas, and kiwis. Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into 1/2-inch.1,2cm thick slices.

Skewer your sliced fruits onto bamboo skewers in a rainbow pattern.

Chocolate Fruit Kabobs Recipe

Ingredients:

• 20 strawberries
• 1 fresh pineapple, chopped
• ½ pound/225g green grapes
• 2 cups chocolate melting wafers
• ¼ cup white chocolate chips
• sprinkles

Directions:

Skewer the fruit onto the bamboo skewers in desired order and place onto paper towels to absorb any remaining moisture.

Melt chocolate wafers in the microwave or on the stove top using a double boiler. Stir until the chocolate is smooth.

Dip the fruit skewers into the chocolate until the fruit is half covered and add sprinkles. Place the fruit chocolate side up on a cooling rack and allow the chocolate to set.

To add the white chocolate drizzle, melt some white chocolate chips and place into a ziplock bag. Cut off the tip and drizzle the chocolate over the fruit skewers. Allow the chocolate to set for about 1 hour.

Enjoy the fruit kabobs the same day or within 24 hours.

You can prepare the chocolate fruit kabobs in the evening for the next day!

Fruit Skewers with Coconut and Chia

Ingredients:

• strawberries
• blueberries
• yellow capsicum
• watermelon
• tomato
• mint
• coconut
• chia seeds

Directions:

Chop all the fruit into bite sized pieces and thread on to the skewers.

Sprinkle with chia seeds and coconut.

Serve.

Tropical Fruit Kebabs

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces/170g key lime pie yogurt
• 3 ounces/85g Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 small pineapple, peeled and cored
• 1 pound/450g large, firm, fresh strawberries
• 2 large firm nectarines or peaches, fresh, pitted and cut into wedges

Directions:

Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium heat.

Soak skewers in warm water for several minutes; drain and set aside.

In a food processor or blender, process yogurt, Cream cheese and sugar. Cover and chill.

In a small bowl, combine lime juice and melted butter. Set aside. Cut pineapple into 1-inch/2.5cm wide slices; quarter slices. Remove hulls from strawberries. Alternately, thread strawberries, pineapple and nectarine or peach wedges on skewers. Brush with butter mixture.

Grill kabobs, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through, turning once or twice.

Remove grilled fruit from skewers; serve with yogurt dipping sauce.

Tropical Fruit Kabob Recipes and Ideas

Ingredients:

• 1 pint/470 cape gooseberries, husk removed and rinsed well
• 1 dragon fruit, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 small pineapple, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• Zest and juice of 2 key limes

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Thread fruits onto skewers in this order: cape gooseberry, dragon fruit, cape gooseberry, baby pineapple, cape gooseberry, dragon fruit, and cape gooseberry.

Brush all sides very lightly with oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until grill marks are visible or cape gooseberries are charred, then remove to serving plate.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together honey and half of key lime zest and all key lime juice until well combined.

Drizzle honey-lime sauce over grilled skewers, garnish with remaining key lime zest, and serve.

Rum Ba Fruit Skewers Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup rum
• 2 Vanilla Extract
• ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• ½ tsp Ground Ginger
• ¼ tsp Ground Red Pepper
• 1 pineapple, large, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch/2,5cm pieces
• 4 yellow bananas, peeled, cut into 1-inch/2,5cm pieces
• 2 star fruit, cut into 1-inch/2,5cm slices

Directions:

In a small bowl, stir sugar, rum and spices until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Thread fruit alternately onto double skewers.

Brush with spice mixture.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Grill for 10 minutes or until brown, basting with spice mixture and turning occasionally.

Fruit Kabob Recipes – Exotic and Delicious Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pineapple
• 1 small watermelon
• 4 kiwi
• 1 cantaloupe
• 2 dragon fruit
• vanilla yogurt, optional
• fresh mint, optional

Directions:

Cut the rinds off the pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, kiwi, and dragon fruit. Remove the seeds from the cantaloupe. Place fruit into a bowl while you cut the other fruit.

Slice the fruit into slices. Place fruit onto the skewers alternating between all the colors.

Serve on a platter. Place vanilla yogurt into a small serving bowl if desired and garnish with fresh mint.

Grilled Shortcake Skewers

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Pineapple
• Coconut pound cake, store bought or homemade
• Whipped cream

Directions:

Cut fruit and pound cake into similarly sized cubes.

Thread onto skewers and grill over a medium high heat, turning occasionally until fruit is soft, and pound cake is toasted, about 6-8 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream.

Grilled Fruit Kebabs

Ingredients:

• 1 Pineapple, cubed
• 1 pint/470g strawberries
• 2 medium sized nectarines, cubed

Directions:

Add fruit to skewer, interchanging them. Leave a bit of room at the top and bottom so you can grab ahold of them.

Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, quarter turn at a time.

Once all sides have been heated, remove from BBQ and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Grilled Fruit Skewers with Passionfruit Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 small papaya
• 1 mango
• 8 ounces pineapple
• 8 ounces strawberries
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 passion fruit
• 6 ounces yogurt
• 3 tablespoons coconut cream
• 2 sprigs mint

Directions:

Peel and halve papaya, scrape out seeds and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel mango and cut pulp into bite-sized pieces. Peel pineapple, halve and remove hard core, cut into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and clean strawberries.

Whisk oil with honey and lemon juice.

Thread fruit on wooden skewers and brush with honey mixture.

Grill on a hot grill for about 5-6 minutes, turning often. Brush with honey mixture.

Prepare sauce. Halve passion fruit and scrape out pulp with seeds. Whisk with yogurt and coconut cream.

Rinse mint, pluck off leaves and chop coarsely.

Remove skewers from the grill and sprinkle with mint.

Serve with dipping sauce.