With juicy watermelon cut into festive star shapes and plump blueberries skewered all together, these 4th of July Fruit Wands are not only a refreshing summer delight but also a visually stunning addition to your Independence Day spread. Make your celebration extra sweet and colorful with this recipe!

star shaped watermelon chunks and blueberries on a wooden skewer make these 4th of July fruit wandsPin

Why I Love This Recipe

Abracadabra, make fruit disappear! That’s exactly what happened the day I made these 4th of July Fruit Wands for the kids, turning a big dinner I made into them basically ignoring the meal and instead begging and pleading for more of these wands stacked with juicy watermelon and sweet blueberries. Watching their imaginative play at the dinner table, casting spells on each other and everything else in sight, was better than any game I could have come up with or paid for.

Making these 4th of July fruit wands for your Independence Day celebrations is a no brainer! Not only are these treats incredibly delicious, but they also bring an element of fun to the table, making them a fantastic way to entice kids to devour some extra fruit. With their vibrant colors and healthy ingredients, these wands are a perfect activity for little ones to lend a hand with too, creating a sense of pride and ownership over the recipe. Plus, they’re just a fun and festive element to add to any 4th of July cookout!

platter with 4th of July fruit wands made up of star shaped watermelon chunks layered with blueberriesPin

Ingredients and Supplies

Another fantastic thing about these 4th of July fruit kabobs is that you only need two ingredients and a couple other supplies to make something delicious and create tons of fun! Here’s all you need:

How to Make Festive 4th of July Fruit Wands

  1. Prep the watermelon. Slice the watermelon into 1/2 to 1 inch round slices, and then cut out star shapes using a three-inch star-shaped cookie cutter.
  2. Skewer the fruit. Gently slide the blueberries on wooden skewers and finally place a watermelon star on the top. Or place a few blueberries then a watermelon star and repeat until the skewer is filled.
  3. Display. Place the skewers in a tall glass or in decorated floral foam as an edible centerpiece.

Festive 4th of July Fruit Wands Video

Tips for Making 4th of July Fruit Wands

  • Assemble with Care. When assembling the skewers, be gentle while threading the fruits onto the skewers to avoid crushing the blueberries or damaging the delicate watermelon shapes.
  • Use seedless watermelon. This helps you not have to dig out seeds and risk messing up the star shapes you cut out.
  • Any red, white and blue fruit will work. So if you’re in the mood for raspberries, strawberries or even some bananas or apples, add them to these fruit kabobs for the perfect red, white and blue healthy treat!
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So this Fourth of July toss out the boxed ice pops and store bought desserts laden with corn syrup and food coloring and instead make your family something with a naturally sweet taste like these “magic” fruit wands.

More 4th of July Recipes

Let me know in the comments what recipes you’re making for the 4th this year! And tag me on social media if you make any Weelicious creations!

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4th of July Fruit Wands

Fun and festive 4th of July Fruit Wands are a kids dream! They're a great activity to get them involved in the kitchen and eating some fresh fruit!
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Servings: 20
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 watermelon preferably seedless
  • 2 pints blueberries
  • 20 wooden skewers

Instructions 

  • Slice the watermelon into 1 inch round slices, and then cut out star shapes using a three-inch star-shaped cookie cutter.
  • Gently slide the blueberries on wooden skewers and finally place a watermelon star on the top. Or add blueberries and watermelon stars in whatever order you prefer!
  • Place the skewers in a tall glass or in decorated floral foam as an edible centerpiece.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g
Did you make this recipe?Mention @Weelicious or tag #weelicious!

About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

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  38. Love this idea and will be making it for the 4th! The new site is great, but I have a question…How do you get to view the previous day’s recipe? I usually check your site religiously, but once in a while I miss a day due to the craziness of life with twin 19 month old girls! Please let me know how to catch up! Thanks!
    PS – Can’t wait for your book to come out!

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