Butterfly Fruit Platter (Printable Version)

Colorful fruit arranged in a butterfly shape for easy, attractive healthy snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Selection

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
05 - 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1/2 cup blackberries

→ Garnish & Assembly

09 - 1 celery stick (for butterfly body)
10 - 2 thin pretzel rods or candy sticks (for antennae)
11 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for decoration)

→ Optional Dip

12 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash all fruits thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
02 - Place the celery stick vertically at the center of a large serving platter to serve as the butterfly’s body.
03 - Position the sliced apple at the top of the celery stick to form the butterfly’s head.
04 - Insert two thin pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple slice to mimic antennae.
05 - Form the butterfly wings on each side of the body by arranging strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries in vibrant color blocks or alternating patterns.
06 - Add fresh mint leaves for decoration if desired.
07 - Combine vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl; serve alongside the fruit arrangement.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kid friendly and colorful
  • Easy to prepare and healthy
02 -
  • Use any seasonal fruit you have on hand aim for a variety of colors and textures
  • To prevent apple slices from browning toss them in a little lemon juice before arranging
03 -
  • Substitute coconut yogurt and maple syrup for honey to make a vegan dip
  • Serve immediately for best appearance and freshness
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