Ghost Fruit Skewers Halloween Snack Recipe

I’ve recently created ghost fruit marshmallow skewers using crisp wooden skewers, juicy seedless red and green grapes, vibrant strawberries, and sweet cantaloupe cubes paired with soft marshmallows and fresh banana rounds. With a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for a playful twist, this is one of my favorite Halloween Snacks For Kids.

I’ve been experimenting with fun new twists on classic treats and these Ghost Fruit Skewers really caught my attention. I came up with this healthy Halloween snack as a creative spin on ghost fruit marshmallow skewers that feel just right for any spooky celebration.

I started with 12 wooden skewers and mixed together 24 white mini marshmallows (or regular ones if you prefer) with seedless red and green grapes, plus 1 cup of strawberries and a small cantaloupe turned into bite-size cubes. I even added banana rounds and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips in certain spots, so you can create fun ghost faces!

The colorful, fruity medley not only looks exciting but also makes for a refreshing treat alternative during Halloween parties, school lunches or any festive occasion. Its playful appearance is sure to grab kids’ attention and tempt adults to join in on the fun too!

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe for a few reasons. First, I love how fun and colorful it is – every skewer looks like a little piece of art thanks to the mix of red and green grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe, and banana. It’s so cool how the mini marshmallows serve as ghost faces, and even if I mess up the chocolate chip decorating a bit, it still looks awesome.

Another reason I dig this recipe is that it’s a healthier treat during Halloween. I can enjoy something sweet without feeling guilty, which is a nice change from typical sugary snacks. Plus, working with real fruit gives it a fresh feel that I really appreciate.

And lastly, assembling the skewers is a blast. It’s a creative process where I can experiment with the fruit order and even try new designs each time I make it. Even if I don’t always get it perfect, I still have a great time making these treats and sharing them with my friends and family.

Ingredients

• Wooden skewers: They make it easy to hold our spooky snack together
• White mini marshmallows: Adds a sweet, squishy texture to each bite
• Red and green grapes: Juicy, fiber-rich fruits that bring natural sugar and vitamins
• Strawberries: Tasty, tangy and full of vitamin C for a refreshing twist
• Cantaloupe: Offers hydration, fiber and a subtly sweet flavor for balance
• Banana: Naturally sweet, it gives potassium and a creamy feel
• Mini chocolate chips: Optional for fun decor of ghost faces and extra sweetness

Ingredient Quantities

• 12 wooden skewers
• 24 white mini marshmallows (you can use regular ones if you prefer)
• 1 pint seedless red grapes, washed
• 1 pint seedless green grapes, washed
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and roughly quartered
• 1 small cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 banana, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for decorating ghost faces)

How to Make this

1. First, get all your ingredients ready by washing the grapes, hullying and roughly quartering the strawberries, peeling and cutting the cantaloupe into bite-size cubes, and slicing the banana into rounds.

2. Lay out the 12 wooden skewers and plan to use 2 mini marshmallows per skewer, one for the start and one for the end.

3. Start by sliding a mini marshmallow onto the end of a skewer to act as the ghost head.

4. Next, thread a red grape on so its round shape adds a fun pop of color.

5. Now add a green grape, then a strawberry piece. The mix of colors give it an eye-catching look.

6. Follow up by adding a cantaloupe cube and a banana round to bring more variety in texture and flavor.

7. Finish by adding the second mini marshmallow at the top end, which will complete each ghostly skewer.

8. If you want to dress up your ghost, use a few mini chocolate chips to create little eyes and a mouth on one of the marshmallows. Just gently press them in to stick.

9. Repeat this process with the remaining skewers until all are assembled.

10. Serve your Ghost Fruit Skewers as a fun, healthy Halloween treat that kids will love. Enjoy!

Equipment Needed

1. A sharp knife for peeling, slicing and quartering the fruits
2. A cutting board to safely chop the fruits and protect your counter
3. A mixing bowl to hold the prepped fruits while you work
4. A colander to rinse the grapes
5. A measuring cup to measure out the mini chocolate chips
6. Wooden skewers to thread all the fruit and marshmallows together

FAQ

Ghost Fruit Skewers Halloween Snack Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of wooden skewers, you can use metal ones or even reusable bamboo sticks if you dont have any wooden ones around.
• If you dont have white mini marshmallows, try the regular sized ones or even look for vegan marshmallows for a slightly different twist.
• Can’t find seedless red grapes? You might mix in some red cherries or even cranberries for that burst of color and flavor.
• If cantaloupe isnt available, honeydew melon or even diced watermelon works pretty well as a substitute.
• For decorating ghost faces, if mini chocolate chips are missing, you could substitue with small bits of a broken up chocolate bar or drizzle on some melted chocolate.

Pro Tips

1. Try prepping all your fruits ahead of time and arranging them in separate bowls so you don’t get confused when you’re assembling all the skewers.
2. If you feel like the wooden skewers might break or splinter easy, soak them in water for about 15 minutes before you start; this helps with durability and makes them a bit more flexible.
3. When using the mini chocolate chips for decorating the ghost faces, chill the marshmallows for a few minutes first so the chips stick better and don’t slide off.
4. Mix up the order of the fruit a little bit if you want a new flavor or look on each skewer; sometimes a slight change can really boost both the taste and the fun factor.