Fresh Rainbow Fruit Kabobs with Creamy Yogurt Dip
A quick, healthy, and colorful summer snack featuring fresh fruit kabobs paired with a creamy Greek yogurt dip sweetened with honey and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes (seedless)
- Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice (drained)
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced into rounds or half-moons
- Strawberries, hulled and halved
- Green grapes, washed and dried
- Blueberries (optional)
- Greek yogurt (about 1 cup / 8 fl oz)
- Honey or maple syrup (1-2 tablespoons)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Fresh lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- A pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit (10-15 minutes): Wash all fruit under cold water. Dry grapes and berries thoroughly. Peel kiwi and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds or half-moons. Cut watermelon and pineapple into roughly 1-inch cubes. Hull and halve strawberries if large.
- Assemble the Kabobs (5-7 minutes): Thread fruit onto skewers in a rainbow pattern (watermelon, pineapple, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, blueberries). Leave about an inch free at the bottom for holding. Do not pack fruit too tightly.
- Make the Creamy Yogurt Dip (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cinnamon if using until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill and Serve (optional, 10 minutes): Serve kabobs immediately or chill kabobs and dip in the fridge for 10 minutes to meld flavors and refresh.
- Enjoy: Arrange kabobs on a platter with a bowl of yogurt dip. Dunk or drizzle dip over fruit and serve.
Notes
Use firm, ripe fruit to avoid mushiness. Dry grapes and berries thoroughly to prevent slipping. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. The dip can be made ahead and stored up to 3 days. Assemble kabobs last minute to avoid sogginess. For a dairy-free dip, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and increase sweetener slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About two kabobs wit
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 7
Keywords: fruit kabobs, yogurt dip, healthy snack, summer snack, fresh fruit, easy recipe, kid-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free option