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Monster Fruit Tray

Published: Oct 19, 2022 · Modified: Sep 12, 2024 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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This monster fruit tray is so quick and easy to make! It is perfect to serve for a Halloween snack. Kids will love it.

a plate of fruit arranged to look like a monster

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When my kids were younger (I am a two under two survivor) I didn’t know if I could make special snacks happen for them. Halloween snacks seemed like a distant dream. Now that my kids are a little older, I have made it a goal to not only have them help in the kitchen (like with this cinnamon raisin bread in a bag), but to make them fun foods too. I love making my kids special snacks and breakfasts on birthdays and holidays.

a plate of fruit arranged to look like a monster

This monster fruit tray is super easy to put together. You don’t have to be a Pinterest mom to make something cool for your kids! You could also serve it with some spaghetti that has been dyed orange and black for even more spooky fun around Halloween time.

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Ingredients needed

ingredients needed to make a monster fruit tray

For this monster fruit tray, you will need:

  • Pineapple: For the head.
  • Strawberries: To make the monster’s fur.
  • Blackberries: To make the horns.
  • Grape: For the nose.
  • Candy eyes: Or you can use banana slices and blueberries for the eyes. I used these jumbo candy eyes.
  • Raisin: For the mouth

The ingredients for this monster fruit tray are very versatile. Use what you have on hand and just follow the pattern.

Festival Jumbo Candy Eyes Toppers, 2.5 oz
Festival Jumbo Candy Eyes Toppers, 2.5 oz

Equipment needed

For this recipe, you will need a dinner plate. Nothing extra or fancy is needed.

Recipe instructions

step by step guide on how to make a monster fruit tray

Add a pineapple ring to a plate. I used a small plate.

Next, strawberry halves around the pineapple.

Add blackberries for horns (or ears), a grape for the nose, candy eyes, and a raisin for the mouth. If not serving right away, add the candy eyes last.

Variations

  • If you don’t have any candy eyes, you can use banana slices and blueberries for eyes.
  • The fruit is really flexible with this fruit tray. You can swap it out for others and just follow the monster pattern.

Tips

  • Put the candy eyes on at the very end so they don’t get runny.
  • If you want to make this ahead of time, prep everything besides the candy eyes then cover with plastic storage wrap. Keep it in your fridge and then add the eyes before serving.

How to store leftovers

Cover any leftovers with plastic storage wrap and keep in your fridge.

Other kid friendly recipes:

  • reindeer chocolate covered strawberries on a white plate with a red linen
    Reindeer Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • spaghetti noodles that have been dyed rainbow colors
    How to Dye Spaghetti (Make Rainbow Spaghetti)
  • veggie tray shaped like a pumpkin face
    Halloween Veggie Tray
  • Four Halloween muffins which are chocolate banana muffins with candy eyes and pretzel sticks made to look like spiders.
    Halloween Muffins
Monster Fruit Tray

Monster Fruit Tray

Audrey
This monster fruit tray is so quick and easy to make! It is perfect to serve for a Halloween snack. Kids will love it.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Party
Cuisine American
Servings 1 tray
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

  • small plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pineapple ring
  • 8 strawberries halved
  • 2 blackberries
  • 1 grape
  • 1 raisin
  • 2 candy eyes

Instructions
 

  • Add a pineapple ring to a plate. I used a small plate.
  • Next, strawberry halves around the pineapple.
  • Add blackberries for horns (or ears), a grape for the nose, candy eyes, and a raisin for the mouth. If not serving right away, add the candy eyes last.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.
Other notes:
  • If you don’t have any candy eyes, you can use banana slices and blueberries for eyes.
  • The fruit is really flexible with this fruit tray. You can swap it out for others and just follow the monster pattern.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trayCalories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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