Pin Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.
This snack was a huge hit with my kids during the holiday season and made fruit eating much more exciting.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 2 large bananas, peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds, 8 fresh strawberries, hulled
- Sweets: 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)
- Extras: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter (for gluing eyes and nose optional), 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Slice each banana into thick rounds, about 1 inch each. You will need two rounds per skewer.
- Step 2:
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Step 3:
- 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).
- Step 4:
- 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.
- Step 5:
- Repeat for all skewers. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Pin This recipe has brought many joyful family moments around holiday snack time, making healthy treats memorable and fun.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks, small spoon or piping bag (for attaching eyes/nose)
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
Pin This snack stick recipe is perfect for creating festive memories that are both healthy and delicious for all ages.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I prevent banana slices from browning?
Lightly brushing banana slices with lemon juice helps prevent browning and keeps them fresh longer.
- → Can I substitute the marshmallows with a healthier option?
You can replace marshmallows with soft yogurt drops or cheese cubes to maintain texture while reducing sugar.
- → What is the best way to assemble the skewers?
Thread one large marshmallow, a banana round, a strawberry pointed side up, and top with a mini marshmallow. Use cream cheese or peanut butter to attach chocolate for eyes and nose.
- → Can these skewers be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, assemble in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Brush bananas with lemon juice to slow discoloration.
- → Are there allergen concerns with these skewers?
They contain dairy or nuts depending on the adhesive used, plus traces of nuts or soy may be present in marshmallows and candies. Check labels carefully.
- → What variations can I try with this snack?
Try grapes, melon, or apple slices instead of strawberries for different flavors and colors on the skewers.