Fruits make for great riddle topics. Their unique shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors provide lots of material to work with when creating fun and challenging riddles. In this article, we have collected 77 riddles about different types of fruit. Some focus on describing the physical appearance of the fruit, while others hint at how it tastes, where it grows, or facts about its origins. The answers are provided as well, but try solving these fruit riddles yourself first before peeking!
Fruit Riddles
Riddles about apples
1. I’m red, round, and sweet, with a stem on top. You can eat me raw or use me in a pie. What am I? Answer: Apple
2. I’m a fruit that is red, green, or yellow. Rabbits love to eat me. I can be made into cider. What am I? Answer: Apple
3. Teachers love me, doctors say I’ll keep you healthy from head to toe. I’m red and round andirling a tree up grow. What am I? Answer: Apple
4. I’m crunchy, sweet, and come in different colors. Eat me straight from the tree or bake me into a pie. Monkeys love to munch on me. What am I? Answer: Apple
5. White flesh hiding under red or green, great for eating raw or turned into cider, I’m found growing in an orchard if that helps your guess. What am I? Answer: Apple
Riddles about bananas
6. Long and curved, with yellow skin peeled away, monkeys adore me and kids like to play. Eat me raw, in smoothies, or banana bread. What am I? Answer: Banana
7. I’m long, yellow, and loved by monkeys. Packed with potassium people say. Peel my skin and enjoy my sweet taste. What am I? Answer: Banana
8. Split my skin and I’m nice and sweet, turn me to bread or make a smooth treat. I start out green but turn bright yellow, monkeys all love me, and so do fellowes. What am I? Answer: Banana
9. I hang in bunches, protected by thick yellow skin. Inside I’m white, soft, and sweet. Peel me and eat me raw or mash me into smoothies. What am I? Answer: Banana
10. Slippery and sweet, curved shape yellow treat. Long and bright, enjoyed day or night. Monkeys all wish they could have a bite! What am I? Answer: Banana
Riddles about oranges
11. Round and orange, a thick skin I wear, peel it off and sweet juices are there. Break me in halves or squeeze me for juice. What am I? Answer: Orange
12. I’m a citrus fruit that’s round and bright, squeeze me for juice that’s sweet and light. Peel off my thick skin which is orange in hue, salads and drinks are better with me it’s true. What am I? Answer: Orange
13. Sweet, round, and orange, I grow on trees south of the equator. Eat me whole or as juice instead, and get vitamin C into your head. What am I? Answer: Orange
14. Slice me, squeeze me, I’m orange as can be. Enjoy me at breakfast to start your day right. Trees in Florida and California bear my sweet bite. What am I? Answer: Orange
15. Juicy spheres of orange delight, we grow on trees warmed by sunlight. Break open our thick skins and take a bite, we’re tasty and sweet – a refreshing sight! What are we? Answer: Oranges
Riddles about grapes
16. Plump, round, and filled with sweet juice, I cluster and grow on vines produce. Purple, red, or green my colors may be, pop me in your mouth for a burst of fruity glee. What am I? Answer: Grape
17. We grow in bunches on vines twisting round, eat us plain or turned into wine renowned. Our skin can be green, red, or purplish-black, we’re a small sweet fruit clustered in packs. What are we? Answer: Grapes
18. Green, red or black, clustered on vines, we’re cooked into jams and made into sweet wines. Our seeds get removed to make raisins instead, a tasty snack that fills you with fiber and spread. What are we? Answer: Grapes
19. I’m a small, round, smooth-skinned fruit that comes in bunches. I can be green, red, or purple. People use me to make jelly, juice, jam, and wine. What am I? Answer: Grape
20. We grow in bunches on vines in rows, eaten as snacks or turned into fine wines. Our skin protects seeds inside sweet and small, that can be dried into raisins enjoyed by all. What are we? Answer: Grapes
Riddles about watermelons
21. My flesh is sweet and red and oh so juicy. Crack open my hard green skin to take a bite. Seeds inside me are as black as night. I’m so refreshing on a summer day. What am I? Answer: Watermelon
22. A summer picnic isn’t complete without me around. Slice me open for sweet, refreshing bursts. My black seeds scatter on the ground. Juices drip down chins when I’m bite crushed. What am I? Answer: Watermelon
23. I’m a melon with a thick green rind, slice open my red flesh and juicy fruit you’ll find. Spitting seeds is part of enjoying me, I’m so refreshing on a hot summer day, you see. What am I? Answer: Watermelon
24. At picnics I am often seen, I’m big, juicy, and have rind that’s green. My favorite season’s summer, that’s a fact. What am I, with sweet and red flesh packed? Answer: Watermelon
25. My hard shell is green, but inside I’m bright red. I’m juicy, refreshing, sweet as can be. Slice me up on a hot summer’s day and enjoy me while my juices run down your chin! What am I? Answer: Watermelon
Riddles about pineapples
26. My outside is tough, scaly, and rough, but inside I am golden, juicy, and sweet enough. I’m tropical and tasty, make smoothies or drinks. Cut off my spiky top before taking big bites! What am I? Answer: Pineapple
27. I have a prickly skin and spiky leaves on top. Slice through my golden flesh, sweet juice you’ll unlock. I’m tropical and tasty – turn me into a treat! Put me in fruit salad or enjoy me off the heat. What am I? Answer: Pineapple
28. Exotic and bright yellow, I have a leafy crown that’s quite mellow. My prickly outside keeps me protected, while inside I’m juicy, sweet and collected. Chop me up in fruit salad or drink me as juice. I’m tasty and tangy and ever so smooth! What am I? Answer: Pineapple
29. A scruffy exterior masks my inner treasure – sweet, golden flesh full of tropical pleasure. Slice off my spiky top before you take a bite. Enjoy my juicy tang served chilled or alight. What am I? Answer: Pineapple
30. Rough around the edges, yet sweet as can be, this tropical treat is nutritious, you see. Cut off my spiky crown and take a slice, enjoy me plain or diced up nice. What am I? Answer: Pineapple
Riddles about strawberries
31. Red and ripe, delicious to eat, small and sweet, a fruity summer treat. Dip me in chocolate for a tasty delight, or add me to desserts – I’m never a blight. What am I? Answer: Strawberry
32. I’m small, red, and oh so sweet. With tiny yellow seeds that you can eat. On shortcakes or in ice cream, I’m an awesome fruit supreme. What am I? Answer: Strawberry
33. We’re red and ripe and oh so sweet. Our seeds dot our juicy flesh people love to eat. We’re small, low growing, and loved a lot. Dip us in chocolate – now that sure hits the spot! What are we? Answer: Strawberries
34. Bite me or dip me in creamy delight, my red flesh is so tasty and sweet. I’m small and low-growing, easy to devour. A summer picnic star that’s an edible flower! What am I? Answer: Strawberry
35. I’m a little red fruit that’s oh so sweet. I grow on low plants nestled near the ground. People say I’m tastier when the seeds are all around. Eat me plain or dip me in chocolate for a tasty treat! What am I? Answer: Strawberry
Riddles about lemons
36. Sour and bright, I turn meals into a delight. Squeeze my yellow juice to bring a tangy bite. I’m long and oval-shaped, with thick yellow skin. Add me to your water to boost vitamins within! What am I? Answer: Lemon
37. Tart and tangy I may be, but I liven up drinks and meals splendidly. My yellow peel gives fragrance divine, but my sour juice will give your tastebuds a time. I’m shaped long and oval, guess me if you’re able! What am I? Answer: Lemon
38. Long and yellow, so sour and bright, I add lots of flavor and zing when I’m right. From lemonade to fish, I provide just the thing, to give dishes more oomph, if you know what I bring. What am I? Answer: Lemon
39. My juice is zingy, sour and yellow. Add me to your water or make lemonade. I’m shaped long and oval and came from Florida though. And my bumpy skin helps to keep my juices stowed. What am I? Answer: Lemon
40. Long, oval and bumpy, with yellowish skin. My juice packs a punch, quite tangy and sour. Use me in cooking to elevate a dish. Or squeeze in water to get a vitamin boost. What am I? Answer: Lemon
Riddles about limes
41. Like a lemon I’m sour, but greener in hue. Mexican food loves me, I’m there in every bite. Margaritas and guacamole, I make them taste right. What am I? Answer: Lime
42. I’m like a lemon but smaller and green, my sour juice will make your taste buds clean. Add me to drinks if you like things tangy, I liven up food without making it spicy. What am I? Answer: Lime
43. Sour and green, a citrus treat. Add me to your drink for a tangy feat. Though small in size I’m mighty indeed, when it comes to adding that lip-puckering need. What am I? Answer: Lime
44. I’m a green citrus fruit that fits in your palm. Add me to beer or margaritas to up the charm. Tacos and guac wouldn’t be the same without me. I add a tangy zing you’re soon to see. What am I? Answer: Lime
45. Zesty and green, I’m small and sour. Tacos, guacamole, need me by the hour. Margaritas and coronas I make taste divine. Add me to cooking when you need something tangy and lime. What am I? Answer: Lime
Riddles about peaches
46. Fuzzy skin in yellow or white, tasty fruit that’s oh so bright. Eat me plain or in a pie, in the summer under sunny skies. What am I? Answer: Peach
47. My flesh is soft and juice is sweet. With orangey yellow fuzzy skin I greet. You’ll find my pit inside if you take a bite. I’m best enjoyed in summer when I taste just right. What am I? Answer: Peach
48. My skin’s fuzzy and my flesh is firm. Sink your teeth in me, my juice will squirm. Am I an apricot? A nectarine maybe? Take a guess and take a bite, you’ll see what I be. What am I? Answer: Peach
49. Furry friend with a sweet surprise inside. Orange and juicy when you bite through my side. Am I a nectarine, orange or a pear? Take a guess from my skin fuzzy and fair. What am I? Answer: Peach
50. Orange and fuzzy, though not very big. Slice me up and take a snip. I’m juicy and sweet, such a summer time treat. Though with my pit you’ll have to be neat. What am I? Answer: Peach
Riddles about pears
51. I’m sweet and juicy and sort of shaped like a lightbulb. My skin is thin and can be green, red or yellow. You’ll find me growing on trees in orchards, ready to eat! What am I? Answer: Pear
52. Long necked fruit with a round base below, I can be green, red, yellow, crunchy or smooth. Grab me by my stem and take a big bite. I’m deliciously juicy when fresh and ripe. What am I? Answer: Pear
53. I’m a funny shaped fruit, like a light bulb maybe. I’m crunchy when ripe, but sometimes quite juicy. My skin can be yellow, green or reddish in hue. Salads and pies love me, it’s true! What am I? Answer: Pear
54. Green, red or yellow, good baked or raw. We’re shaped so uniquely, thin neck and round maw. Our juicy sweet insides are such a delight. Grab us by our stems and take a big bite! What are we? Answer: Pears
55. I come in green, red and yellow hues. Good baked in pies or eaten when fresh. Long stemmed and odd shaped, I’m juicy and smooth. Salads and snacks are happier, with me they’re improved! What am I? Answer: Pear
Riddles about mangoes
56. Exotic and oval-shaped, with skin of yellow and green. My tropical flesh is delicious and smooth. Eat me plain or add me to drinks so sweet. I’m juicy, refreshing, and fiber-full – can you guess this treat? Answer: Mango
57. Tropical I am, with orange or yellow skin. Slice me up to lap up my juices so sweet within. I’m great in smoothies or chopped into salsa dips. My unique flavor and texture are quite the trip! What am I? Answer: Mango
58. My skin can be green, yellow, or red, and inside I’m tropical, juicy and spread. Smoothies love my flavor, salsas love me too. I grow on trees in climates warm, can you guess who? What am I? Answer: Mango
59. Exotic oval shape, with skin of red, green or gold. My flesh is juicy, flavored and bold. I add a fruity punch, sliced into stacks. Or blend me into smoothies – no holding back! What am I? Answer: Mango
60. I’m an oblong shaped tropical treat. With smooth, juicy flesh you should eat. Skin in red, yellow or green. In curries, salsas, and drinks I’m often seen. What am I? Answer: Mango
Riddles about kiwis
61. My brown fuzzy skin hides a bright green treat. Slice me open to find sweet flesh to eat. I’m a little exotic oval that you won’t regret. Add me to fruit salads for tangy zest! What am I? Answer: Kiwi
62. Little hairy egg, bright green within. Sliced in salads is where I begin. My sweet green flesh pairs well with many things. Take off my coat and take a bite – oh what flavor my insides bring! What am I? Answer: Kiwi
63. Tiny and hairy, shaped just like an egg. But slice me open for tangy flesh instead. I’m exotic and odd looking yet marvelous to eat. Your fruit salad is brighter when I come along for the treat! What am I? Answer: Kiwi
64. My fuzzy coat in brown helps me stay fresh. Slice me up to see bright green flesh. I’m fun and exotic, a tropical prize. Salads and fruit cups love my tangy guise. What am I? Answer: Kiwi
65. Little oval me, with hair brown and all over. Get past my outside and take me in – discover! I’m tangy and sweet, such a tropical prize. Chop me up for fruit salad, I’ll give it new highs! What am I? Answer: Kiwi
Riddles about plums
66. My skin can be red, purple, or yellow. Bite in to find my flesh sweet like marshmallow. Eat me as is or slice me into a tart. I’m juicy and bursting with flavor a la cart. What am I? Answer: Plum
67. Oval shaped treasure with skin reddish blue. My insides are juicy and sweet for you. Slice me up plain or baked into a treat. However you eat me I’m fruity and neat! What am I? Answer: Plum
68. Purple and small, we grow on trees. Our insides are sweet, juicy and free! Bake us in pies or just take a bite. However you eat us, we taste just right! What are we? Answer: Plums
69. My purple skin hides a bright juicy snack, just bite right in I’ve got the right knack. Am I a peach? Apricot? Pear you say? Take a guess then take a bite my friend, you’ll know the right way! What am I? Answer: Plum
70. Stone fruit am I, small and oval-like. Purple or yellow, my insides sweet you’ll tyke. Eat me plain or in anice baked treat. However you have me, I’m fruity and neat! What am I? Answer: Plum
Riddles about cherries
71. I’m red and round and grow in pairs, with a pit inside that nobody cares. Pick me off my stem and pop me in your mouth, just beware of stains from my juices down south! What am I? Answer: Cherry
72. We’re small and red and we grow in pairs. Our skins protect juicy fruit that no one dare. Pop us in your mouth and spit out our pits. We’re sweet summertime treats no one wants to quit! What are we? Answer: Cherries
73. Sweet red twins nestled together tightly. We grow on trees, ripening up brightly. Pop us off our stems and into your tummy. Just watch out for stains from our juice, oh so yummy! What are we? Answer: Cherries
74. I come in twins, tiny and red. Pop me in your mouth but mind the seed. I’m sweet and juicy, a summer time snippet. Just beware when eating me, of stains I may submit! What am I? Answer: Cherry
75. Small and red, seeded twins we arrive. Pop us off our stems then take us inside. We’re juicy and sweet, a summer time snack. Just take care of where our juices drip back! What are we? Answer: Cherries
Riddles about coconuts
76. I’m big and round with furry brown hair. You have to crack open my hard shell to get to the treasure inside me that’s sweet and rare. Sip my milk or shred my meat, I’m a tropical treat. What am I? Answer: Coconut
77. Large and round with fuzzy skin outside. Crack open my shell, tasty milk resides. Shred my white meat or sip my clear juice. I’m tropical treasure, my flavors will loose. What am I? Answer: Coconut
Conclusion
And there you have it – 77 riddles all about delicious and nutritious fruits! Riddles are a fun and engaging way to test your mind and cleverness. The fruit ones here allow you to think about shape, color, uses, and origins of all your favorite (and some exotic) fruits. Whether it was the apple riddles that had you stumped or you struggled to figure out what the hairy little oval was (kiwi!), hopefully you enjoyed exercising your mind and learning some new facts about fruit. Send these riddles to family and friends and see how well they do. Or try making up you own creative riddles about fruits – the possibilities are endless!
