Save to Pins Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.
This recipe brings joy to our holiday celebrations as the kids love assembling and eating these cute Santa snack sticks.
Ingredients
- Bananas: 2 large bananas peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds
- Strawberries: 8 fresh strawberries hulled
- Large marshmallows: 8
- Mini marshmallows: 8
- Chocolate chips: 16 chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips for eyes
- Red mini M&Ms: 8 red candy-coated chocolates for noses
- Cream cheese or peanut butter: 2 tablespoons for gluing eyes and nose optional
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks: 8 sturdy pieces
Instructions
- Slice Bananas:
- Slice each banana into thick rounds about 1 inch each You will need two rounds per skewer
- Prepare 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
- Attach Eyes and Nose:
- 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 Pins Our family loves making these together especially during holiday parties it adds a playful touch and everyone enjoys the delicious snack.
Required Tools
Sharp knife cutting board wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks small spoon or piping bag for attaching eyes and 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
Per serving Calories 85 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 1 g
Save to Pins These Banana Santa Snack Sticks are a delightful treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I prevent banana slices from browning?
Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to keep them fresh and prevent browning.
- → Can I use alternatives to peanut butter for attaching decorations?
Yes, cream cheese or icing can be used as adhesives, making the sticks nut-free if preferred.
- → What fruits can I substitute for strawberries?
Grapes, melon, or apple slices work well as fruity alternatives to strawberries for varied flavors.
- → Are these snack sticks suitable for kids?
Definitely, the fun shapes and sweet components make them especially popular with children.
- → How should I serve these skewers for best taste?
Serve immediately or chilled briefly; a side of yogurt dip enhances the flavor and adds creaminess.