Banana Strawberry Santa Skewers (Print Version)

Festive skewers with banana, strawberry, chocolate, and marshmallow accents for holiday fun.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large bananas
02 - 12 medium strawberries

→ Decoration

03 - 24 mini chocolate chips
04 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate or vanilla frosting
05 - 12 mini marshmallows

→ Other

06 - 12 wooden skewers or cocktail sticks

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice each into 12 equal rounds approximately 1/2 inch thick.
02 - Wash and hull the strawberries, ensuring they remain intact with the pointy end up.
03 - Thread one banana slice onto each wooden skewer followed by a strawberry placed pointy end upward to simulate Santa's hat.
04 - Using a small dab of melted white chocolate or frosting, affix a mini marshmallow to the tip of each strawberry to create the pom-pom.
05 - With a toothpick, apply a small amount of white chocolate or frosting beneath the banana slice to represent Santa's beard.
06 - Press two mini chocolate chips gently into each banana slice to form Santa’s eyes.
07 - Arrange the completed skewers on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Healthy snack option
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use dairy-free white chocolate or frosting and vegan marshmallows
  • Serve immediately for best freshness as bananas may brown over time
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning
  • Chill skewers before serving to keep marshmallows firm
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