Save 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.
I remember making these with my kids and watching their faces light up as they assembled their own little rocket ships.
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.
Save This recipe always brings joy to our family gatherings with its colorful and fun presentation.
Notes
For extra fun use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut melon or mango and add to the skewer Substitute any firm colorful fruits to suit the season or preference Serve with a side of yogurt dip for added flavor
Required Tools
Cutting board Paring knife Wooden skewers Serving platter
Nutritional Information
Calories 55 Total Fat 0.2 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 0.7 g
Save These skewers are simple yet delightful making snack time a mini celebration.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used for the rocket shapes?
Strawberries form the rocket tips, pineapple chunks serve as flames, green grapes and banana slices create the body, and blueberries decorate as windows.
- → How long does preparation take?
The entire assembly takes about 15 minutes with no cooking required.
- → Can I substitute other fruits?
Yes, firm and colorful fruits can be swapped based on availability or preference.
- → Are wooden skewers necessary?
Wooden skewers provide structure and ease of handling but any similar safe sticks can be used.
- → Is there a suggested dip to accompany?
Serving with a yogurt-based dip complements the fruit and adds extra flavor.