Pin it A playful and healthy snack featuring juicy strawberries, banana slices, and grapes, perfect for kids and festive gatherings.
This snack is always a hit with my family during the holidays and makes healthy eating exciting for the kids.
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
- Step 1:
- Wash and prepare the fruit hull the strawberries slice the banana and wash the grapes
- Step 2:
- Spread a small dab of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice if desired (helps keep fruit in place)
- Step 3:
- Skewer a grape onto the end of a pretzel stick or toothpick to form the pompom of the elf hat
- Step 4:
- Add a banana slice beneath the grape then finish with a strawberry (pointed end up) for the hat
- Step 5:
- Arrange the skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately
Pin it This treat always brings smiles and laughter when the kids gather to assemble them together.
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 glutenfree pretzels for a glutenfree 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
Pin it Enjoy these strawberry skewers as a delightful healthy snack perfect for any occasion
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I keep banana slices fresh and prevent browning?
Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to slow oxidation and maintain color.
- → Can I substitute grapes with other fruits?
Yes, blueberries work well as a colorful alternative to grapes in this snack arrangement.
- → Is there a dairy-free option for the creamy element?
Omit cream cheese or Greek yogurt to keep the snack dairy-free without affecting the fruit flavors.
- → What is the best way to assemble the skewers?
Start by placing a grape on the stick as the pom-pom, followed by a banana slice, and then a strawberry pointed end up for the hat top.
- → Are gluten-free pretzels suitable for this snack?
Yes, use gluten-free pretzel sticks to accommodate gluten-sensitive diets without changing the taste.