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.

This recipe brings a joyful spirit to our holiday gatherings and is always a hit with the 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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Our family loves assembling these together, making holiday prep both fun and delicious.

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 festive touch to your holiday table and are simple enough for kids to help assemble.