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.
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:
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.
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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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.