Pin A fun and healthy snack inspired by space exploration, featuring colorful fruit pieces assembled into rocket ship shapes perfect for kids parties or a themed snack.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruit: 8 large strawberries (rocket tips), 1 cup pineapple chunks (rocket flames), 1 cup green grapes (rocket body), 1 cup blueberries (decorative windows), 1 banana, sliced thickly (rocket body)
- Additional: 8 wooden skewers (8 10 inches long)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry.
- Step 2:
- Cut the banana into thick slices, about 1/2 inch each.
- Step 3:
- To assemble each rocket, start by threading a pineapple chunk onto the bottom of the skewer (for the rockets flame).
- Step 4:
- Add 1 2 green grapes above the pineapple.
- Step 5:
- Place 1 banana slice above the grapes.
- Step 6:
- Add 1 2 blueberries as the decorative windows.
- Step 7:
- Top with a whole strawberry (point facing up) as the rocket tip.
- Step 8:
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create 8 rocket ship skewers.
- Step 9:
- Arrange skewers on a platter and serve immediately.
Pin Required Tools
Cutting board, Paring knife, Wooden skewers, Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains banana check for latex fruit allergies. No major allergens however always check fruit packaging for cross contamination warnings.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 55 Total Fat: 0.2 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 0.7 g
Pin Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used to make the rocket skewers?
Strawberries form the rocket tips, pineapple chunks represent the flames, green grapes and banana slices create the body, and blueberries are used as decorative windows.
- → Is cooking required for these fruit skewers?
No cooking is necessary; all ingredients are served fresh on wooden skewers, making preparation quick and easy.
- → Can I substitute fruits for this snack?
Yes, you can replace any fruit with other firm, colorful options like melon or mango, especially using star-shaped cutters for added fun.
- → Are these skewers suitable for special diets?
They are vegetarian and gluten-free, but note they contain banana, which may affect individuals with latex-fruit allergies.
- → How can I serve these fruit skewers for extra flavor?
Pair them with a side of yogurt dip to add a creamy and tangy contrast that complements the fresh fruit taste.