Pin It 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 bring joy to holiday parties and are a favorite treat with my family.
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.
Pin It My kids love helping me assemble these skewers each holiday season, making it a fun family tradition.
Notes
Add a small dot of red icing for a nose if desired.
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.
Pin It These skewers are a delightful and healthy holiday snack that everyone will enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
- → How should the banana slices be prepared?
Peel and slice bananas into 1/2 inch thick rounds for easy assembly on skewers.
- → What is used to create the Santa hat decorations?
Mini marshmallows are attached to the strawberry tips with white chocolate or vanilla frosting to mimic Santa hats.
- → How do you make the eyes on the skewers?
Two mini chocolate chips are gently pressed into each banana slice to serve as eyes.
- → Can these skewers be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, by substituting dairy-free white chocolate or frosting and vegan marshmallows, these skewers can suit a vegan diet.
- → What tools are needed for assembly?
A knife, cutting board, wooden skewers or cocktail sticks, and a toothpick for decorating are required.