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.

I love making these skewers with my kids during the holidays because they enjoy assembling the Santas and eating their creations.

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 always smiles when we make these together, and the kids love the creative process and the tasty results.

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 Santa skewers are a delightful treat that combines health and holiday spirit beautifully.

Recipe FAQs

→ How do I assemble the fruit skewers?

Thread one banana slice followed by a strawberry onto each skewer, then decorate with frosting, marshmallows, and chocolate chips for festive details.

→ Can I make these skewers vegan?

Yes, substitute dairy-free white chocolate or frosting and vegan marshmallows to keep the skewers vegan-friendly.

→ What is the best way to prevent bananas from browning?

Serve immediately after assembling; refrigeration helps slow browning but is best consumed fresh for optimal appearance.

→ What tools are needed for decoration?

You will need wooden skewers, a knife, cutting board, and a toothpick to apply frosting and place chocolate chips carefully.

→ Are there allergen concerns to consider?

Be aware of potential allergies to bananas, chocolate, and marshmallows; check for latex, milk, soy, gelatin, or egg ingredients as needed.