If you're looking for a colorful snack that takes almost no effort but looks like you tried really hard, these rainbow fruit skewers (or fruit kabobs) are it. They're fun, fresh, and a total hit with kids and grownups alike. I love making these for parties, potlucks, or honestly just to use up whatever fruit is hanging out in the fridge. You don't need a fancy pattern. Just stack the colors of the rainbow and watch them disappear off the plate.

Rainbow Fruit Skewers on a gray cutting board overhead shot

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How to Make Easy Rainbow Skewers
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How to Make Easy Rainbow Skewers

To make these, you'll need a handful of wooden skewers and a lineup of fresh fruit. I usually rinse everything first, then do a little prep work like peeling the kiwi, slicing the mango, and chopping off strawberry stems. You can keep it simple or get a little picky with uniform sizes so they look neat on the stick. No shame in using canned pineapple or pre-cut fruit either. This is not a fancy fruit salad. It's snack-on-a-stick energy.

Start building the skewer by putting a raspberry on first. It helps to use a bigger one so it doesn't fall apart. Then go in order of the rainbow. I do strawberry next, then mandarin orange, mango, pineapple, kiwi, green grape, purple grape, and blueberry. You don't have to follow that order exactly, but the general idea is to make it look like a rainbow when you're done. If your fruit is too big or your skewer is short, just stop where it makes sense.

Once they're all assembled, you can lay them out on a platter and chill them in the fridge until you're ready to serve. They hold up pretty well for a few hours, so they're great for prepping ahead. My daughter loves helping with these too, which usually means she eats half the fruit before it makes it on the skewer. Honestly, that just means it's working.

Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe

raspberries
strawberries
Mandarin oranges, sliced
mango, peeled & diced
pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
kiwi, peeled & sliced
green grapes
purple grapes
blueberries

Step By Step Instructions

Take wooden skewers and start by placing a raspberry at the very end. Make sure to use a big or medium-sized raspberry so that it holds well. Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and slide them onto the skewer, positioning them close to the raspberry.

Add a slice of mandarin, followed by a piece of mango and a chunk of pineapple.

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raspberries and strawberries and oranges and pineapple on skewer

Next, place a slice of kiwi, a green grape, and a purple grape if there is enough space. Finally, finish with a blueberry.

completed fruit skewers on plate overhead shot

Tips and Tricks

Use firm fruit. Softer fruits like bananas or overripe berries can fall apart on the skewer. Stick to firm, ripe fruit that holds its shape when pierced.

Cut everything to a similar size. It makes the skewers look nicer and helps them stay balanced. Nobody wants a giant mango chunk trying to topple the whole thing.

Chill before serving. Pop the finished skewers in the fridge for 30 minutes so they're cold and extra refreshing, especially if you're serving them outside on a warm day.

I hope you have as much fun making these rainbow fruit skewers as we do. They're colorful, refreshing, and always a crowd favorite. Let me know if you try them. I'd love to hear how they turned out! xoxo Olivia

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Olivia Wyles says

June 14, 2026 at 9:57 am

Making fun little appetizers for holidays is the best! I hope you enjoy this simple idea 🙂

Easy Rainbow Fruit Skewers