Save to Pinterest Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.
I first served this at a holiday party and it was a big hit with both kids and adults alike.
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Ingredients
- 2 large bananas: peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds
- 8 fresh strawberries: hulled
- 8 large marshmallows:
- 8 mini marshmallows:
- 16 chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips: for eyes
- 8 red mini M&Ms or red candy-coated chocolates: for noses
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter: for gluing eyes and nose optional
- 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks:
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Instructions
- Slice Bananas:
- Slice each banana into thick rounds, about 1 inch each. You will need two rounds per skewer.
- Prep Strawberries:
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Assemble Skewers:
- Onto each skewer, thread in order one large marshmallow for beard one banana round for face one strawberry pointed side up for Santas hat and top with a mini marshmallow pom-pom for Santas hat.
- Add Facial Features:
- Using a dab of cream cheese or peanut butter attach two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one red mini M&M for the nose on each banana face.
- Serve:
- Repeat for all skewers Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings smiles when shared with family during holidays and celebrations.
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Required Tools
Sharp knife Cutting board Wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks Small spoon or piping bag for attaching eyes nos
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cream cheese and/or nuts peanut butter depending on chosen glue Mini M&Ms and marshmallows may contain traces of nuts soy or gluten always check labels
Nutritional Information
Calories 85 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 1 g per serving
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These Banana Santa Snack Sticks combine fun presentation with easy assembly for the perfect festive treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I keep banana slices from browning?
Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to prevent browning and maintain a fresh appearance.
- → Can I substitute the marshmallows with something else?
Yes, mini fruit pieces or yogurt drops can be used as alternatives to add texture and color while keeping the festive look.
- → What is the best method to attach the eyes and nose decorations?
A small dab of cream cheese or peanut butter acts as an edible glue to hold chocolate chips and candy in place securely.
- → Are these skewers suitable for nut allergies?
Use cream cheese instead of peanut butter to avoid nuts and check candy labels for potential allergens to ensure safety.
- → How long can the skewers be stored before serving?
Skewers can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours but are best enjoyed fresh to preserve texture and flavor.
