Ingredients
Scale
- 24–30 Mini Donuts: (Assorted flavors like powdered sugar, chocolate-glazed, cinnamon sugar, or plain). Store-bought mini donuts are perfect for convenience and variety.
- 1 pint Fresh Strawberries: (About 2 cups). Washed, hulled, and larger ones halved for easy skewering.
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries: Washed and patted dry. Their small size makes them great fillers.
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries: Washed gently and patted dry. Adds a lovely tartness and color.
- 2 Kiwis: Peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds, then quartered if large.
- 1 cup Green or Red Seedless Grapes: Washed. Provide a nice juicy crunch.
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Melting Wafers or Chocolate Chips: (Optional, for drizzle). Milk, dark, or white chocolate all work well.
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening: (Optional, if using chocolate chips, to help with smooth melting).
- 2 tablespoons Rainbow Sprinkles or Nonpareils: (Optional, for decoration). For that extra festive touch.
- 12–15 Wooden or Bamboo Skewers: (Approx. 6–8 inches long). Ensure they are food-safe.
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash all your fruits thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and halve or quarter any that are particularly large. Peel and slice the kiwis. Ensure all fruit is patted dry with paper towels; this helps them stay on the skewers better and prevents the donuts from getting soggy too quickly.
- Set Up Your Assembly Station: Arrange your mini donuts, prepared fruits, and skewers on a clean work surface. If you plan on adding a chocolate drizzle or sprinkles, have those nearby as well. This makes the assembly process smooth and efficient.
- Assemble the Kabobs:
- Begin threading the ingredients onto the skewers. A good pattern to follow for visual appeal is donut, fruit, donut, fruit, and so on.
- Alternate colors and textures for the best look. For example, a powdered donut, then a red strawberry, then a chocolate donut, then a green kiwi slice or grape.
- Be gentle when skewering the donuts to prevent them from crumbling too much. It’s often easiest to pierce through the side rather than directly through the hole if they are very soft.
- Leave about an inch of space at both ends of the skewer – one end for holding and the other to prevent items from sliding off.
- Aim for 2-3 mini donuts and 3-4 pieces of fruit per skewer, depending on the length of your skewers and the size of your ingredients.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
- If using, place the chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips with coconut oil/shortening) in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Lay the assembled kabobs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Using a spoon, fork, or a small piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the kabobs.
- Add Sprinkles (Optional):
- If you’ve added a chocolate drizzle, immediately sprinkle your chosen sprinkles or nonpareils over the kabobs while the chocolate is still wet, so they adhere properly.
- Chill (Recommended):
- If you’ve used chocolate drizzle, place the baking sheet with the kabobs in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate has set. This also helps the flavors meld slightly. If not using chocolate, chilling is optional but can make them more refreshing.
- Serve: Arrange the Mini Donut Kabobs on a platter and serve immediately or within a few hours. Enjoy the delightful reaction from your guests!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 200