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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
