Save A playful and healthy snack featuring juicy strawberries, banana slices, and grapes perfect for kids and festive gatherings.
This recipe always brings smiles at family parties and is a favorite among children.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 12 large strawberries hulled, 1 large banana sliced into 12 rounds, 12 green grapes washed
- Dairy (optional for decoration): 2 tablespoons cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- Extras: 12 small pretzel sticks or wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the fruit:
- Hull the strawberries slice the banana and wash the grapes.
- Prepare banana slices:
- Spread a small dab of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice if desired (helps keep fruit in place).
- Assemble pom-pom:
- Skewer a grape onto the end of a pretzel stick or toothpick to form the pom-pom of the elf hat.
- Complete the hat:
- Add a banana slice beneath the grape then finish with a strawberry (pointed end up) for the hat.
- Serve:
- Arrange the skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately.
Pin it My kids love making these together especially during holiday seasons it becomes a fun family tradition.
Required Tools
Cutting board Knife Toothpicks or small pretzel sticks Serving plate
Allergen Information
Contains milk if using cream cheese or yogurt Contains gluten if using pretzel sticks use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free snack Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 32 Total Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 7.5 g Protein 0.5 g per skewer
Pin it This snack is easy to customize and always a hit at gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I keep banana slices from browning?
Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to prevent discoloration and maintain freshness.
- → Can I substitute any fruits?
Yes, grapes can be replaced with blueberries for a colorful twist, or other firm fruits can be used to suit taste preferences.
- → Is cream cheese necessary for these skewers?
No, cream cheese or Greek yogurt is optional and mainly helps secure the fruit layers, but the skewers hold together well without it.
- → What kind of sticks work best for assembling?
Small pretzel sticks or wooden toothpicks work well for holding the fruit layers and providing a fun, edible base.
- → Are these skewers suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, by using gluten-free pretzel sticks or toothpicks, the skewers remain gluten-free and cater to dietary needs.