Looking for creative lunchbox ideas that are quick to make and actually get eaten? This tasty fruit turtle is a firm favourite — made from just a handful of ingredients, it turns a plain fruit portion into something kids will want to dig into at lunchtime or as an afternoon treat.
How to Create a Tasty Fruit Turtle
Ingredients
- Kiwi fruit
- 4 grapes
- 2 chocolate drops
- Cocktail sticks (optional)
- A suitable dish for the lunchbox
Method
- Peel your kiwi fruit and cut it in half.
- Add two chocolate drops to the front to act as eyes (swap these for raisins if your school doesn’t allow chocolate).
- Place the fruit in a suitable lunchbox dish.
- Add the grapes to the rear and front of the kiwi to look like legs (for younger children, cut the grapes in half lengthways and place the flat side down so they’re easier and safer to eat).
If your child is taking this fruit turtle to school, you can secure the “legs” in place with cocktail sticks — just check whether your school allows them, as some don’t for younger classes.
Enjoy!
A Few Tips for Making It Your Own
This is one of those creative lunchbox ideas that’s easy to adapt to whatever fruit you have to hand. If kiwi isn’t a hit in your house, try the same shape with half a pear or a slice of melon. The chocolate drop eyes are entirely optional too — raisins, blueberries or a dot of nut-free chocolate spread all work well as substitutes.
Have you created your own fruit turtle? Let us know how it turned out in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the fruit turtle the night before?
It’s best made close to lunchtime, as cut kiwi can go a little soft if it sits too long. If you do want to prep ahead, keep the fruit whole and assemble the turtle in the morning.
What can I use instead of chocolate drops?
Raisins, blueberries, or a small piece of dried fruit all work well as eyes if your school has a no-chocolate policy or you’d prefer a lower-sugar option.
Is this a good option for younger children?
Yes — just cut the grapes in half lengthways rather than leaving them whole, and skip the cocktail sticks for very young children in case of choking risk.
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