The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. Not only do I understand and appreciate the meaning of it to our great country, there’s something magical about the entire day for kids. From swimming, to parades, to BBQs, to family time, to fireworks, I simply love the day. It’s a holiday that is also about traditions, especially when it comes to food. And one of our traditions every 4th of July, for the last 5 years or so, is making a fun fruit treat with Cole. This is something Naomi has typically done in the past, but this year, I joined in the fun and continued the tradition by making these fun 4th of July Fruit Sticks.
As you can see, this is a really fun & simple-to-make dessert and perfect for every kind of 4th of July celebration. I grabbed one of Naomi’s star shaped cookie cutters for the watermelon and originally used a plain, wooden skewer. That is, until Naomi inserted her creative suggestion of using striped straws, a suggestion that was quickly adopted by our 7 year-old, Cole. Out-voted 2 to 1, the skewers were quickly replaced.
Didn’t they turn out fun?! Our little resident recipe-tester, Cole, gave me a big thumbs-up with a mouthful of fruit and marshmallows in his mouth. That’s all I needed to see. So whether you’re at a backyard BBQ, spending the day at the beach or pool, or picnicking at a park, make a run to the grocery store and grab a watermelon, some blueberries and mini-marshmallows and have some fun making these. Then, sit back and enjoy your family, friends, food & fireworks, and give thanks for living in the greatest country in the world. Happy 4th!
4th of July Fruit Sticks
By Published: June 26, 2014
- Yield: 6 Servings
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. Not only do I understand and appreciate the meaning of it to our great country, …
Ingredients
- 6 2 inch 2 inch watermelon stars (stamped out with a cookie cutter)
- 12-16 blueberries
- 12-16 mini marshmallows
- 6 striped straws or wood skewers
Instructions
- If using straws, insert wooden skewer inside of straw to easily pierce the fruit and marshmallow. Place marshmallow on first to prevent fruit from slipping, add blueberry and continue layering with both twice more. Finish with a watermelon star on top.
- **NOTES** (1) Make sure to use firm fruit for easy handling. (2) If using straws do not skip inserting a skewer inside as it helps to pierce the fruit and prevents the inside of the straw from filling up with fruit and marshmallow as you assemble the fruit sticks.
- Skill Level: Easy
Super cute idea and I love the marshmallows and blueberries. I’m all over any trick that helps get fruits or veggies in my kids! Have a great weekend, Matt!
Thanks Paula, have an awesome weekend!
Hey, nice idea and very festive. To make it purely fruit, you could use bananas (almost white) or white peach, or Asian pear in place of marshmallow. As it happens, my high school buddy will have his rehearsal dinner smack dab on July 4th, but maybe I could pop these out at the bachelor party. Thanks for the trick!
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I love that idea, Derek!!!
Perfect, Matt! Can’t wait to make these. So nice when almost everything else is full of Red No. 40 and Blue No.1!
That is sadly so true Adrienne! Hope you have a great weekend!
Such a fun treat for kids and adults!
Thanks so much Rachel!
Recipe that include kids are so fun! Creative!
Thank you Mallory!
These are so fun and perfect for kids! I also love the traditions of the 4th. Its definitely one of my favorite holidays.
Thanks Bri! I totally agree, love the 4th!
So fun!! I love that these are simple, but that everybody kids and adults will love them!
Thank you Tieghan! Have a great weekend!
Matt these are great. So simple and fun! My girls would love this and it’s absolutely something they can make themselves!
They can absolutely help with these Serene. Thank you and hope you have a fantastic weekend!
These are so simple and cute Matt! I love it!
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oh my gawd, too cute!!! my kids would love this!!
They would, Alice! Thanks so much!
So creative, Matt! I really like that you mixed in marshmallows instead of just all fruit…not like there’s a white fruit haha! I really like the idea of using cutouts for watermelon! Thanks for sharing, pinned!!
Unfortunately I ate almost half the bag of marshmallows as I made these though! Thanks so much Kelly!
This is such a great idea and they’re the coolest way to eat fruit! Pinning, and have a great weekend. 🙂
Really simple and easy but a fun little 4th of July treat for sure. Thanks Marcie!
How cute! My daughter would gobble these up!
I bet she would, Rina! Thanks so much!
OMG these are just SOOOO adorable. I love it. Almost too pretty to eat. Almost 😉
Almost! Thanks Beth!
Thanks Millie!
What a great and fun idea! Love this.
Thanks Nik! Have a great weekend!
These are so adorable! I love that they are stacked on colorful paper straws! Super kid friendly!
Thanks Amber!
These are so fun!!! And will be great for both kids and adult alike 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Thanks Zainab, you too!
So cute and such a great idea! Love those mini marshmallows added in. Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend Danae, thanks!
The 4th is one of my favorite holidays too, my parents did a great job of creating memories which I why I think I like it so much. 🙂 BBQ’s were always part of that day and this fruit stick looks perfect, healthy and festive!
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So true, I think it’s all about how fun it was when we were growing up, and carrying that on as we get older with kids. Thanks Krista!
These are so fun and perfect for the 4th of July.
Thanks Meagan, have a great weekend!
What a fun idea Matt! Perfect dessert for the 4th.
Thanks Karen!
My girls would have used these for fairy wands, love them Matt!
I can totally see that! Thanks and have an awesome weekend!
So easy and fun for the kids to make!
Thanks Serena!
These are so fun – my nephew would love these!!
Thank you Megan!
Fantastic idea! These look beautiful and delicious! I too love the 4th! It is such a great way to pause, reflect, and appreciate. I actually get a little emotional with all the fireworks and the patriotic music 😀
I do too, Cindy! Thanks and hope you have an awesome weekend!
Seriously how fun are these! My kids would love these, and I’m sure I would too!
Super easy too, thanks Jaclyn!
So cute and perfect for 4th!
Thank you Kiran!!
These are so fun!!!
Thanks Anna!
What a fun idea! Makes me wish I had little ones around to make them with 🙂
Thanks Becca! Hope you’ve had a nice weekend!
This is such a cute and fun idea! And so simple too. I just love it!
Thanks Allie!
My oldest daughter is absolutely determined to have these on the 4th! Thanks for the fun idea!
Haha I love that, thanks Kayley!
This is awesome man, a great way to make your kids eat more fruit!
I’ve got to be creative with them sometimes, thanks Mike!
These are seriously so darn cute!
Thanks Jocelyn!
So so adorable – love Naomi’s idea to use the striped straws!
Thanks Shashi! Seriously, so glad I took her advice!
These are so fun, just perfect for the 4th!
Thanks Laura!!
What a fun, fruity idea! I love your version of “stars and stripes” with the watermelon and straws. So festive! These would be a hit in my household!
Especially with the marshmallows, Meggan, so good and even easier to make!
Love how fun and festive these are! My boys would eat ’em up!
Thanks Maegan, they were so easy and fun to make, my boys loved them!