4th of July Patriotic Fruit Kabobs with Healthier Fruit Dip

The 4th of July is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with patriotic fruit kabobs. These kabobs are made with fresh fruit, mozzarella cheese, mini marshmallows, and healthier fruit dip. They are so fun to make and are the perfect 4th of July appetizer. Healthy. festive, kid friendly, and delicious!

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Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

I especially love the holidays because it means I get to make all the fun recipes. I loved making these red, white and blue fruit kabobs with my toddler. He had a blast helping me make them and he had even more fun eating them. Both my toddler and baby boy are fruit boys. They will devour fruit, so these fruit kabobs were a huge win for them!

We aren’t sure if we are going up north this year for the 4th of July or if we’re just staying in town to celebrate. Either way I want to make these fruit kabobs again!

The healthier fruit dip is made with just two ingredients. Vanilla Greek yogurt and zero sugar cool whip. I love how easy it is to whip up the dip and that it’s not loaded with sugar. It’s so yummy too! My toddler would eat it by the spoonful if I let him. LOL.

Easy and Healthy 4th of July Appetizer

These patriotic fruit kabobs are the perfect easy and healthy appetizer you can make for the 4th of July. Make these fun and festive red, white, and blue fruit kabobs for a big family gathering or if you’re spending the holiday at home. Either way you will have a tasty, healthy, and yummy 4th of July appetizer!

My healthy fruit dip perfectly pairs with these fruit kabobs. You’ll want to dig right in with a spoon! LOL. Trust me when I say that this fruit dip is SO good and you won’t want to ever buy store bought fruit dip again! I love that it doesn’t leave me feeling bloated and yucky like most store-bought fruit dip does.

Ingredients for Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

For the Kabobs:

• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Watermelon
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Mini Marshmallows

For the healthy fruit dip:

• Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• Zero Sugar Cool Whip

How to Make Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

For the kabobs:

1. Wash, dry, and cut all of your fruit. You’ll want to use a small star cookie cutter to cut out star shapes for the watermelon. Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes.
2. Alternately tread the fruit, cheese, and marshmallows onto skewers in a red, white, and blue pattern.

for the fruit dip:

1. Mix together the vanilla Greek yogurt and zero sugar cool whip together until light, fluffy, and fully combined.
2. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator along with the fruit kabobs.

This recipe will make 12 kabobs and roughly two cups of fruit dip.

What You’ll Love About These Fruit Kabobs and Fruit Dip

• Easy Holiday Appetizer: These fruit kabobs and fruit dip are such an easy last-minute appetizer that you can make for the 4th of July or even Memorial Day. Both the kabobs and fruit dip are ready in just 20 minutes. Easy and festive!
• Healthy and Delicious: My fruit dip is a healthier option if you’re trying to stick with a healthy lifestyle while still trying to enjoy sweet treats! It’s made with vanilla Greek yogurt and zero sugar cool whip. It’s so smooth and fluffy and tastes so much better than store bought fruit dip. It doesn’t leave your belly feeling bloated like store bought fruit dip does either.
• Kid Friendly: Not only will your kiddos love helping you make these patriotic fruit kabobs and fruit dip, but they will also love eating them. I don’t know any child who doesn’t love fruit. My toddler and baby literally devour fruit DAILY. As a mom I always want to make fun things that I know my kiddos will love just as much as me!

Other Options to Serve with Fruit Kabobs

Although I highly suggest making my healthier fruit dip with these fruit kabobs, I thought I’d share some other options just in case you weren’t in the mood for my fruit dip!

• Melted Chocolate
• Whipped Cream
• Cottage Cheese
• Flavored Yogurt
• Cream Cheese Dip
• Marshmallow Fruit Dip

There are so many options when it comes to picking what you’d like to dip your fruit in. It all comes down to what you prefer. Maybe you would rather eat your fruit by itself. That’s okay too!

How to Store Kabobs and Fruit Dip

Both the kabobs and fruit dip are best if eaten right after you have prepared them, but you can store the kabobs in the fridge for 24 hours. The fruit dip will last up to seven days in the fridge if stored correctly.

I’m so excited for the 4th of July. This will be our first 4th of July as a family of four. we’re going to have so much fun! I will for sure be making these red, white, and blue patriotic fruit kabobs again for my family. I hope you try out these fruit kabobs and my healthier fruit dip. I promise it’s SO good!

I have two more 4th of July recipes that I will be sharing on my blog next week. Just in time for the 4th so stay tuned!

Questions for you!

1. How do you celebrate the 4th of July?
2. What is something you always make on the 4th of July?
3. How big is your family?