Fresh Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Recipe with Easy Creamy Honey Yogurt Dip
A simple and colorful snack featuring fresh rainbow fruit kabobs paired with a creamy honey yogurt dip enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for quick, healthy snacking or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional grilling)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries – hulled and halved
- Blueberries – washed and dried
- Kiwi – peeled and sliced into rounds or half-moons
- Pineapple Chunks – fresh or canned in juice, drained
- Green Grapes – whole, seedless
- Mango – peeled and cubed (optional)
- Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon – cubed
- Wooden or Bamboo Skewers – soaked briefly in water if grilling
- Greek Yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat) – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Honey – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Ground Cinnamon – a pinch
- Fresh Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
Instructions
- Wash all fruit thoroughly. Hull strawberries and slice them in halves or quarters if large. Peel and slice kiwi into rounds or half-moons. Cube mango, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon into bite-sized pieces. Drain pineapple chunks if using canned. Pat grapes dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice. Stir well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust honey if desired.
- Starting with a strawberry, then a piece of kiwi, followed by a grape, pineapple chunk, blueberry, mango, and melon cube, arrange the fruit in rainbow order on each skewer. Leave about an inch of space at each end for easy handling. Repeat until all fruit is used.
- Chill the fruit kabobs for up to an hour before serving or serve immediately alongside the creamy honey yogurt dip.
- Optional: Lightly grill the kabobs over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side for a warm, caramelized flavor. Be careful not to overcook to avoid mushiness.
Notes
Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes if grilling to prevent burning. Use ripe but firm fruit to avoid mushy kabobs. Keep dip and fruit refrigerated separately if prepping ahead to maintain texture. For dairy-free dip, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and honey with maple syrup if vegan. Optional additions include a sprinkle of chili powder for a spicy kick or fresh mint on the dip for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One kabob with a dol
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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