Fruit kabobs are the easiest summer dessert! Made with a rainbow of fruit threaded onto skewers, they’re perfect with a creamy, sweet fruit dip.
Rainbow Fruit Kabobs With Creamy Dip
These fruit kabobs are one of my favorite healthy summer treats, both for snacking here at home and for bringing with me to BBQs and parties. And I know you’ll love them too. Your kids can even help make them! For another fun, fruity dessert recipe, try my Frozen Fruit Pops or make this pretty Pavlova recipe when you want to impress.
Why These Fruit Kabobs Belong on Your Summer Menu
While fruit salad is always fun to bring to a party, these fruit kabobs are a little more special and a lot more fun, especially if you’re feeding kids. Here’s why you’re going to love them.
- Versatile. Use your favorite summer fruit and either serve the kabobs as-is, with a fruit dip, or with melted chocolate, fondue style. I make a dip with low fat sour cream with brown sugar like I did for my Skinny Strawberries Romanoff, but it’s great with low-fat Greek yogurt too!
- Easy to make. There’s no cooking involved, which makes fruit kabobs perfect for hot summer days, and all you’ll need to do is prep the fruit and thread it onto skewers.
- Healthy. Fruit kabobs are a great way to incorporate more fruit into your day or bring some balance to a potluck with lots of heavier dishes like casseroles and desserts.
Fruit Kabobs
Ingredients
- 10 bamboo skewers
- 3 lbs mixed fruit, washed and dried
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Cut fruit into bite size pieces to keep them all relatively the same size. Place onto wooden skewers and keep chilled until ready to eat.
- Combine sour cream and brown sugar. Place in a bowl to use as a dip.
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- Points and nutrition will vary depending on the fruit you use.
Nutrition
What You’ll Need
Here’s a short list of everything you’ll need to make these fun fruit skewers! Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Bamboo skewers – Or any type of skewer you have on hand. If you’re feeding kids, smaller skewers are easier for them to handle.
- Mixed fruit – Use any combination of your favorite fruits.
- Low-fat sour cream – A creamy, tangy base for the fruit dip.
- Brown sugar – I love the sweetness and flavor brown sugar adds, but honey would also work.
How to Make Fruit Kabobs With Fruit Dip
The steps for making this recipe couldn’t be easier!
- Prep the fruit. Wash and cut the fruit into similarly sized pieces.
- Thread onto skewers. Add the fruit to your skewers.
- Mix the dip. Stir together the sour cream and brown sugar.
Tips and Variations
Here are some helpful tips for making fruit kabobs.
- Soak the skewers. You’re probably used to soaking them before making Grilled Chicken Kabobs, but you should also soak them before making fruit kabobs. It’s not just to keep the wood from burning; it also keeps it from splintering.
- Choose firm fruit. Opt for fruit like pineapple, grapes, strawberries, or melons that hold their shape when skewered, and avoid overly ripe fruits that may be too soft.
- Add a twist. If you’re making these for kids, you can thread marshmallows on the ends, which are a fun treat and help hold the fruit in place and keep it from sliding off.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these kabobs at kids’ parties, backyard barbecues, and picnics. Let’s talk pairing ideas:
More Dipping Ideas
Here are some additional dips you can serve with your fruit kabobs.
Other Finger Foods and Handheld Snacks
These recipes are all perfect for parties!
Proper Storage
Refrigerate the fruit kabobs until you’re ready to serve them, up to 24 hours in advance. I store them on a platter tightly covered with plastic wrap.
The dip will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
