Butterfly Fruit Tray Vibrant (Printable)

Colorful butterfly-shaped fruit platter with fresh seasonal fruits for a vibrant, healthy snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit Selection

01 - 1 cup sliced strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
05 - 1 cup cantaloupe cubes
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:

01 - Wash and prepare all fruits as indicated, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Place the celery stick vertically at the center of a large serving platter to create the butterfly's body.
03 - Position apple slices at the top end of the celery stick to represent the butterfly's head.
04 - Insert pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple slices to form the antennae.
05 - Arrange strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries symmetrically on either side of the celery, alternating colors to create vibrant butterfly wings.
06 - Optionally scatter fresh mint leaves over the wings for added color and aroma.
07 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl and serve alongside the platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and visually appealing
  • Healthy and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Use any seasonal fruit you have on hand & aim for a variety of colors and textures
  • For a vegan dip, substitute coconut yogurt and maple syrup for honey
03 -
  • Pat fruit dry to avoid moisture making the tray soggy
  • Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning
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