Fruit Kabobs with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

One of the most refreshing snacks on a summer day is fruit!  In our house we love fruit of every kind and it never goes to waste.  Although it is easy to get the kids to eat fruit, it never hurts to add a little fun to snack time, especially when it involves nutritional sustenance.  Fruit kabobs are a great way to get the kids involved and can also be an educational activity.  It is a great time to not only teach your kids about the different types of fruit, but also about colors and textures.  You can even let them pick the fruit they enjoy and encourage them to create patterns with it.  Then when the fruit kabobs are assembled they are wonderful when eaten with a sweet Cream Cheese Fruit Dip.

Ingredients
for Fruit Kabobs
VARIOUS FRUITS, chopped into small pieces if necessary, we used blueberries, strawberries, apples, and peaches
TOOTHPICKS

for Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
8 oz CREAM CHEESE, softened
7 oz jar MARSHMALLOW CREME
1/4 teaspoon VANILLA
dash of CINNAMON

Directions
for Fruit Kabobs
Arrange fruit on a plate.

 

 

Let the kids choose the fruit they want.  Carefully skewer 3-4 pieces of fruit on each toothpick (this step may require help for smaller children).  

 

 

Continue assembling kabobs until all fruit has been skewered.  Serve with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip.

for Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Combine cream cheese and marshmallow creme.  Add vanilla and stir until well combined.  Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.  Serve with fruit kabobs or sliced fruit.