Fun Candy Corn Fruit Skewers with Easy Yogurt Dip
These Fun Candy Corn Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip are a quick, no-bake treat perfect for fall celebrations. With bananas, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and candy corn threaded on skewers and served with a creamy yogurt dip, they’re a healthy-ish snack that feels like a carnival treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large firm but ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into ½-inch chunks
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Wash and dry all fruit. Peel bananas and slice into ½-inch rounds (about 20-24 slices). Cut pineapple into ½-inch chunks. Drain mandarin oranges and gently pat dry with paper towels. Lay everything out on a clean cutting board or plate.
- Make the yogurt dip: In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Cover and refrigerate while assembling skewers.
- Assemble the skewers: Take a wooden skewer and thread in this order: banana slice, pineapple chunk, mandarin orange segment, candy corn. Repeat until the skewer is full, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom for handling. For a 6-inch skewer, you’ll fit about 3-4 pieces of each fruit plus 3-4 pieces of candy corn. Leave a tiny gap between pieces.
- Check your work: Ensure colors alternate to mimic candy corn bands—banana for white, pineapple for yellow, mandarin for orange. Place candy corn at top and bottom for visual balance.
- Chill the skewers (optional but recommended): Arrange skewers on a serving platter and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up the fruit.
- Serve with dip: Stir the yogurt dip, transfer to a small serving bowl, and place in the center of the platter surrounded by skewers. Sprinkle extra candy corn on top or around the platter. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use firm bananas to avoid mushiness. Pat all fruit dry to prevent slippery skewers. Chill fruit before assembling for firmer texture. The yogurt dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. For a dairy-free version, use coconut or cashew yogurt. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dip for a warm fall flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with about
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4.5
Keywords: candy corn, fruit skewers, yogurt dip, Halloween, fall, no-bake, healthy snack, party appetizer