Save Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.
I love making these Banana Santa Snack Sticks with my kids during the holidays because they enjoy assembling their own and eating a healthy treat at the same time.
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
Save My family gathers around the table each year to make these snack sticks and it has become a treasured holiday tradition.
Variations
Use grapes melon or apple slices instead of strawberries for colorful and tasty alternatives that keep everyone excited.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side of yogurt dip for extra flavor and a creamy contrast that kids love.
Storage Tips
Keep prepared skewers refrigerated and consume within 2 hours to maintain freshness and prevent browning.
Save These Banana Santa Snack Sticks are as delightful to make as they are to eat and bring smiles to every holiday gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I prevent the banana slices from browning?
Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice to slow oxidation and keep them looking fresh longer.
- → Can I substitute other fruits for strawberries?
Yes, try grapes, melon chunks, or apple slices as alternatives to strawberries for varied flavors and colors.
- → What is the purpose of cream cheese or peanut butter in assembly?
These act as edible “glue” to attach the chocolate chip eyes and candy noses securely onto the banana slices.
- → How long can the skewers be stored before serving?
They can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours; serve promptly for best freshness and appearance.
- → Are these skewers suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the skewers use vegetarian-friendly ingredients like fruit and marshmallows without meat or gelatin.