Looking for a quick Halloween snack that’s spooky and sweet? These Ghost Fruit Skewers are a triple threat: ready in minutes, adorably festive, and perfect for parties or after-school fun. Bonus , no cooking required!
Prep Time: 3 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 3 min
Ingredients:
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 3 marshmallows
- 9 mini dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Skewer the fruit & marshmallows
Thread strawberries and marshmallows onto a skewer in an alternating pattern, starting with a strawberry for a colorful base. - Make the ghost faces
Using the tip of another skewer or a toothpick, poke three small holes in each marshmallow , two for eyes, one for the mouth. - Add the chocolate chip features
Place a mini chocolate chip in each hole, flat side out, and press gently so they stay put. - Serve & spook
Arrange your Ghost Fruit Skewers on a festive plate and enjoy immediately for best texture.
Pro Tips:
- Fruit Swap: Try pineapple chunks or banana slices for variety.
- Make Ahead: Prep the marshmallow faces early, then assemble right before serving.
- Kid-Friendly: Let little ones decorate the ghost faces themselves , it’s half the fun!
Nutrition (per skewer):
- Calories: 110
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 1g
- Total Fat: 1g (Saturated Fat: 0.5g)
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Potassium: 14mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 18g (Natural: 4g, Added: 14g)
- Vitamin C: 48mg
Flavor Experiments:
- Dip strawberry tips in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Use white chocolate chips for ghostly pale faces.
- Dust with edible glitter for a magical Halloween twist.
Make It Once, Eat It All Week:
- Store assembled skewers in the fridge up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
- Freeze just the prepped marshmallow ghosts (without fruit) for later use.
- Reassemble with fresh fruit when ready to serve.
Learn From Mistakes:
I once used regular chocolate chips instead of minis, and the ghosts looked like they were wearing sunglasses. Cute, but not spooky!