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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
CourseSnack
Serves8

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. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I hope it wouldn’t be too weird if I made these to eat as an after school snack….even though I have no kiddos. Sometimes even adults need veggie/fruit eating help!

  2. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen Avatar
    Katrina @ In Katrina’s Kitchen

    I love the idea of prepping these ahead of time and grabbing them throughout the week.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES!! They are perfect before or after a run! :)

  3. Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) Avatar
    Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody)

    Everything is way more fun on a stick!

  4. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    My 3 1/2 year old has gotten picky in his old age. :) I like your ideas for picky toddlers. These are so pretty and fun–my kids would love them. Yeah for eating the rainbow!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh man mine has too!! He goes in waves!! #Threenager

  5. Megan {Country Cleaver} Avatar
    Megan {Country Cleaver}

    Fruit and cheese on a stick – just hand me a few of these so I can chow down!

  6. Jennie @onesweetmess Avatar
    Jennie @onesweetmess

    I could easily munch on these all. day. long. Yum!

  7. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons Avatar
    Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons

    Definitely a great (and cute!) way to eat the rainbow!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You know me – always eating the rainbow haha.

  8. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips Avatar
    Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

    My kids would live on fruit and cheese if I let them. These are perfect!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      That is the absolute truth Brianne!

  9. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet Avatar
    Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet

    What kid (big or small) doesn’t love fruit and cheese kabobs? They’re also a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen to help you to put them together!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s funny how something so simple can get kids to gobble up tons of fruit!!

  10. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust Avatar
    Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

    Cheese always gets my daughter to eat! Love these simple skewers!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Isn’t that the truth!!! When in doubt: add cheese.