Cat in the Hat Fruit Kabobs

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These fruit kabobs stack alternating red and white fruit to recreate the Cat in the Hat’s iconic striped hat. They are a healthy option for Dr. Seuss parties that kids will actually want to eat.

Why You’ll Love It

  • No cooking required
  • Healthy party food that fits the theme
  • Easy enough for kids to assemble themselves
  • Ready in 15 minutes
  • No added sugar
  • Naturally gluten-free and allergy-friendly

Ingredients

  • 2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved if large
  • 2 bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup white grapes
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 12 wooden skewers or bamboo skewers

Optional additions:

  • Marshmallows for extra white layers
  • Dragon fruit for white with a fun texture
  • Raspberries for additional red layers

Steps

  1. Wash and prep all your fruit before starting assembly.
  2. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife on a cutting board.
  3. Slice the bananas into rounds about 1/2-inch thick.
  4. Hull the strawberries and cut any large ones in half so all pieces are roughly the same size.
  5. Start each skewer with a red fruit like watermelon or strawberry at the bottom.
  6. Add a white fruit like banana, grape, or pineapple next.
  7. Continue alternating red and white fruits until you have 3 to 4 stripes of each color.
  8. Leave about 2 inches at the bottom of the skewer for easy handling.
  9. Arrange the finished kabobs on a serving platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until party time.

Helpful Tips and Substitutions

Toss the banana slices in a little lemon juice to prevent browning if making these ahead.

Use a melon baller to create uniform watermelon spheres for a fancier presentation.

Jicama chunks work as a crunchy white option for anyone who wants less sweet fruit.

For younger kids, use blunt-tipped skewers or cut off the sharp ends with scissors.

Mini marshmallows can fill in white layers if you run short on white fruit.

Keep the fruit pieces roughly the same size so the kabobs look uniform.

Serving Ideas

Stand the kabobs upright in a tall glass or mason jar filled with red and white candies for display.

Serve with a small bowl of vanilla yogurt or cream cheese fruit dip on the side.

Lay them flat on a tray lined with red and white paper for a grab-and-go setup.

Set up a build-your-own kabob station with small bowls of prepped fruit and let kids assemble their own.

Pair with Cat in the Hat cupcakes for a complete themed dessert spread.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Assemble the kabobs up to 4 hours ahead and store them covered in the refrigerator.

Keep bananas separate until just before serving if making more than 2 hours in advance.

Prep and cut fruit the night before and store each type in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Do not freeze assembled kabobs because the fruit will become mushy when thawed.

Leftover fruit can be tossed into smoothies or eaten as a snack the next day.

Simple and Fun

These kabobs prove that party food does not have to be complicated or full of sugar.

The red and white pattern is instantly recognizable and fits right in with any Seuss celebration.

Let the kids help assemble them and watch how quickly the fruit disappears.

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