How to Make the Perfect Caterpillar Grape Skewers
American · Easy · 10 min · 4 servings
These no cook caterpillar skewers made from colorful grapes are a kid friendly snack that is as healthy as it is adorable. Kids love threading the grapes themselves and adding the silly candy eyes that bring each caterpillar to life.
Why this recipe works
This Caterpillar Grape Skewers recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 85 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 32 pieces green and red seedless grapes washed
- 4 pieces wooden skewers tips trimmed
- 8 pieces candy eyes or raisin eyes
- 4 pieces strawberry for the head
- 4 pieces pretzel stick antenna
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Skewers
Trim the sharp tips off wooden skewers with scissors or use blunt childrens skewers for safety. Wash and dry all grapes and strawberries thoroughly before assembling.
Step 2: Thread the Caterpillar Body
Thread alternating green and red grapes onto each skewer leaving room at one end for the head. Aim for 7 to 8 grapes per skewer to create a plump caterpillar body.
Step 3: Add the Head
Push a whole strawberry onto the end of the skewer as the caterpillar head. The pointed tip of the strawberry faces forward like a little snout.
Step 4: Add Details and Serve
Press two candy eyes onto the strawberry using a tiny dab of cream cheese to help them stick. Insert two small pretzel sticks into the top of the strawberry as antennae and serve immediately.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- grapes → blueberries or melon balls for variety
- candy eyes → two small chocolate chips pressed gently into the strawberry
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using sharp skewers without trimming tips which is a safety hazard for young children
- Making caterpillars too far in advance causing grapes to slide and look droopy
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 85 calories, 1g protein, 22g carbs, 0g fat, 2g fiber.
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