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Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

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The perfect lunch box treat or after school snack, these fruit and cheese kabobs are kid-friendly and adult approved.

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Fellow moms often ask for tips on feeding picky eaters and I frequently respond with “Get them in the kitchen!” It’s true – the more involved your kids are in the process of preparing the food, the more involved they will be during the consumption of food. Hands down.

Fruit and Cheese Skewers - The Lemon Bowl

Want to know another secret weapon for getting little ones to eat the rainbow? SAY CHEESE! Studies show that produce intake is often boosted when foods are paired with irresistible cheesy goodness. So get the kids involved starting at the grocery store by letting them pick out their favorite fruits and cheeses then bring them in the kitchen and let them get to work!

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs for Lunch Box - The Lemon Bowl

These fun fruit and cheese skewers are not only easy to make but great for using up whatever you have on hand to help avoid food waste. We happened to have green apples and my boys love grapes and pineapple but the possible fruit and cheese combinations are endless.

Rainbow Fruit and Cheese Skewers - The Lemon Bowl

Prep your fruit skewers ahead of time then grab from the refrigerator throughout the week while packing lunches or for after school snacking. The balanced combination of protein, healthy carbs, calcium and other nutrients is ideal for giving little ones long lasting energy to get them through their day. There are so many fun ways to serve these. I love using them when making a charcuterie board. Have left over apples? Make them a Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Apples! These are also my favorite Classroom Party Treats when I am on school snack duty!

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs - The Lemon Bowl

What are your best tips for feeding picking eaters? I’m all ears!

No forks required.

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Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

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The perfect lunch box treat or after school snack, these fruit and cheese kabobs are kid-friendly and adult approved.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serves8
CourseSnack
Calories138

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ green apple cut in bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese cubed then quartered
  • 8 blackberries
  • 8 red grapes
  • ½ cup diced pineapple
  • 8 four inch – wooden skewers

Instructions
 

  1. Toss apple chunks with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Working one skewer at a time, carefully thread one piece of each fruit and two pieces of cheese on each skewer.
  3. Repeat until all 8 skewers are done.
  4. Serve immediately or store in a refrigerated air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 7.3gFat: 9.1gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5.7g

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29 responses to “Fruit and Cheese Kabobs”

  1. ashley - baker by nature Avatar
    ashley – baker by nature

    These would be great for my weekly wine club!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Ideal for that!! Can I come?

  2. Allison - Celebrating Sweets Avatar
    Allison – Celebrating Sweets

    These would be great in my sons lunchbox. Love it!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      PERFECT for the lunch box!

  3. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    When I nannied I made these all the time for the kidlets – reminds me of how much I enjoyed them as well!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Awww I love that so much!! I didn’t know you nannied!!

      1. Denise Avatar
        Denise

        Yes, about 7 years ago. Same family – three kids. Basically raised them from birth until I stopped. The youngest is my god-daughter, and we have become good friends with the family.

  4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed Avatar
    Megan @ MegUnprocessed

    Kids summer treat perfection!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Nothing better :)

  5. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons Avatar
    Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

    Its always funny how just changing up the prevention of fruit makes it more delectable!

    1. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons Avatar
      Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

      I mean presentation…sheesh….autocorrect… (I love these!)

    2. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      haha I totally agree!!!

  6. Kate @ Framed Cooks Avatar
    Kate @ Framed Cooks

    My little one is all grown up now, but I’m sure she would still love to eat the rainbow with these adorable kabobs (and so would her mama!) Great summertime treat.