These 4th of July red white and blue fruit skewers are the cutest thing you can serve this weekend! They are healthy, colorful, and so easy to make. They can even be made with children for a fun 4th of July activity!
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These 4th of July red white, and blue fruit skewers came about in an effort to balance out all of the cookies and treats I’ve been making and having lately.
I just got a sudden urge to make fruit salads and fruit skewers, to be honest, I think it happened at the exact right time it needed to. Now I’m here to share the cutest creation ever!
These are the cutest 4th of July red white and blue fruit skewers ever!
My favorite part about this healthy 4th of july dessert is the fact that it can be made in less than 10 or 20 minutes if you’re making a large batch.
Plus you can get the little ones involved and make a whole activity out of it!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- These red white and blue skewers are super cute.
- They can be made with kids for a fun 4th of July kid-friendly activity.
- You’ll love how jam-packed with fruits they are!
- It’s a great last-minute option you can make if you’re hosting a party or if you need to take something with you to a BBQ/Cookout.
Ingredients for this 4th of July fruit kabob recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this 4th of July skewers. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Bananas- I decided to go with bananas because it gives it a beautiful break of color and has a different texture from the other fruits so it’s a play on textures as well.
- Strawberries– The strawberries have the most perfect red color and will make your fruit skewers stand out even more.
- Blackberries & blueberries– You honestly don’t have to use both but I think they looked really nice with both of these fruits and they added different textures as well!
Ingredient substitutions
The beauty of these 4th of July fruit skewers is that you can pretty much play around and create your own version very easily. As long as you use red white and blue fruits or candies.
- More red fruits you can use would be; grapes, raspberries, watermelon pieces.
- More white fruits you can use would be; melons, apples, pears, dragon fruit. You can also use marshmallows, even though they’re not fruits, they will still look cute.
- More blue fruits you can use; dark grapes, and plums could be used here.
How to make the cutest kid-friendly red white and blue fruit skewers
This is how you can make them. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Wash and dry your fruits.
- Slice the strawberries and bananas and set them aside.
- Grab your 6-8 inch skewers and start threading your fruits onto the skewers. It’s gonna go like this “strawberry, banana, blackberry, blueberries, strawberry, banana, blueberry“
- Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Can I make these 4th of July red white and blue fruit skewers ahead of time?
If you are making these for a crowd, it’s better to make them the day of. The bananas tend to brown a little bit so they wouldn’t be as pretty to look at.
But if you have leftovers you can totally eat them the next day. They might not look so good. But they will still taste amazing!
Can I make a larger batch?
Of course! The recipe card shows the ingredients for only 8 skewers but you can either click x2 or x3 for it to double or triple it for you.
Sine this recipe is so easy, you might not even need to do that. Just get a bunch of fruits and skewers and start playing around making yourself these deliciously healthy red white and blue fruit kabobs.
Red white and blue fruit skewers for the 4th of July
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4th of July red white and blue fruit skewers
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 8 strawberries
- 8 black berries
- 24 blueberries
Instructions
- Wash and dry your fruits, then slice the strawberries in half and bananas into 1-2 cm thick slices and set them aside.
- Grab 6-8 inch skewers and start threading your fruits onto the skewers. It's gonna go like this "strawberry, banana, blackberry, blueberries, strawberry, banana, blueberry" Feel free to get creative here and make your own pattern.
- Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge
Nutrition
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