Name: Kiwi Frankenstein
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 fresh kiwis; 8 small pretzel sticks; 3 tablespoons chocolate chips; 16 candy eyes

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Get the whole family in the Halloween spirit with these cute kiwi Frankensteins!

They are a perfect healthy snack for spooky season and are lots of fun to make. This no-bake festive treat makes everyone smile!

Halloween Frankenstein kiwis on a white plate.

Serve these on their own or add them to a Halloween fruit tray or snack platter! They'll be a hit at a Halloween party or served as an after-school snack.

Kiwi is a delicious tangy fruit that's a great source of vitamins C and E.

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Kiwi Frankenstein

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this fun snack.

Pretzel sticks, kiwis, melted chocolate, and candy eyes.

Ripe Kiwis
Small Pretzel Sticks
Chocolate Chips
Candy Eyes

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Cut each kiwi in half lengthwise. Using a small, sharp knife, cut ⅔ of the skin off, leaving 'hair' around the top of the kiwi.

A halved kiwi next to three whole kiwis.

Cut the kiwi skin so the 'hairline' is jagged (you want messy Frankenstein hair!)

Eight kiwis cut into frankenstein shapes on a cutting board.

Break ½-inch end pieces off of each pretzel stick and press them into the sides of the kiwis.

Kiwis with pretzels sticks on the edges on a cutting board.

Using a toothpick or skewer, dab a little of the melted chocolate onto the backs of the candy eyeballs and affix them to the kiwis.

Draw a mouth and scar onto each kiwi with the melted chocolate.

Serve immediately or chill in the fridge till the chocolate has hardened.

Eight kiwi frankensteins assembled on a cutting board.

Tips for Making this Recipe

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Serving Tips - You can stick a skewer into the base of the kiwis and serve these as Frankenstein kiwi pops!

Specialty Ingredients - You can easily find candy eyes at Target and most larger grocery stores during September and October. They are also often available at Michael's, and I've found some on Amazon in the past as well.

Storage

These kiwi monsters will keep in the fridge for up to a day in an airtight container. The pretzels become a little soggy, so add those right before serving if possible.

A closeup of a Frankenstein shaped kiwi snack.

More Cute Halloween Recipes

Try some of our favorite healthy Halloween treats, or check out our full list of healthy Halloween snacks.

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Yield: 8 pieces

Kiwi Frankenstein

These super cute kiwi Frankensteins will be a hit with kids of all ages! They're a great healthy Halloween snack.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 fresh kiwis
8 small pretzel sticks
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
16 candy eyes

Instructions

Cut each kiwi in half lengthwise. Using a small, sharp knife, cut ⅔ of the skin off, leaving 'hair' around the top of the kiwi. Cut the kiwi skin so the 'hairline' is jagged.
Break ½-inch end pieces off of each pretzel stick and press them into the sides of the kiwis.
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in a small, microwave safe bowl. Stir till fully melted.
Using a toothpick or skewer, dab a little of the melted chocolate onto the backs of the candy eyes and affix them to the kiwis.
Draw a mouth and scar onto each kiwi with the melted chocolate.
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge till the chocolate has hardened.