Banana Strawberry Santa Skewers

Festive and fun, these sweet skewers feature banana, strawberry, and a touch of chocolate to create adorable Santa inspired treats perfect for holiday appetizers or healthy snacks.

These skewers always bring smiles to holiday gatherings in my family and are simple enough to prepare with kids.

Ingredients

• Fruit: 2 large bananas , 12 medium strawberries
• Decoration: 24 mini chocolate chips (for eyes) , 2 tablespoons white chocolate or vanilla frosting (for beard and pom pom) , 12 mini marshmallows (for hat)
• Other: 12 wooden skewers or cocktail sticks

Instructions

Step 1:

Peel the bananas and slice into 12 equal rounds , about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2:

Wash and hull the strawberries.

Step 3:

Thread one banana slice onto each skewer , followed by a strawberry (pointy end up) to resemble Santas hat.

Step 4:

Use a small dab of melted white chocolate or frosting to stick a mini marshmallow onto the tip of each strawberry , creating the pom pom.

Step 5:

Using a toothpick , apply a small amount of white chocolate or frosting below the banana slice for Santas beard.

Step 6:

Gently press two mini chocolate chips into each banana slice to form Santas eyes.

Step 7:

Place the finished skewers on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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My family loves assembling these together which turns into a festive holiday tradition we all enjoy.

Required Tools

Knife , Cutting board , Wooden skewers or cocktail sticks , Toothpick (for decorating)

Allergen Information

Contains banana (latex allergy risk) , chocolate (may contain milk soy) , and marshmallows (may contain gelatin or egg). Double check all ingredient labels for allergens if serving guests with dietary restrictions.

Nutritional Information

Calories 53 , Total Fat 1 g , Carbohydrates 12 g , Protein 1 g per serving

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These skewers add a playful and healthy flair to any holiday spread sure to impress guests.