Save to Pins A playful and healthy snack featuring juicy strawberries, banana slices, and grapes, perfect for kids and festive gatherings.
I love making these skewers for family parties because they are colorful and always a hit with the little ones.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 12 large strawberries hulled 1 large banana sliced into 12 rounds 12 green grapes washed
- Dairy (optional for decoration): 2 tablespoons cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- Extras: 12 small pretzel sticks or wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the fruit:
- hull the strawberries slice the banana and wash the grapes.
- Spread:
- a small dab of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice if desired (helps keep fruit in place).
- Skewer:
- a grape onto the end of a pretzel stick or toothpick to form the pom pom of the elf hat.
- Add:
- a banana slice beneath the grape then finish with a strawberry (pointed end up) for the hat.
- Arrange and serve:
- the skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately.
Save to Pins These skewers always bring smiles at family gatherings and are a healthy alternative to sugary snacks.
Preparation Tips
Use toothpicks for a safer option with children and ensure grapes and berries are washed thoroughly.
Dietary Variations
Substitute grapes with blueberries for a different color and flavor. Use gluten-free pretzel sticks to keep the snack gluten-free.
Serving Suggestions
Pair the skewers with a side of vanilla yogurt dip for added flavor.
Save to Pins This fun snack is quick to assemble and perfect for any festive occasion.
Questions & Answers
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
Yes, you can use gluten-free pretzels instead of regular pretzel sticks and omit cream cheese or yogurt for a dairy-free variation.
- → How do I prevent banana slices from browning?
Lightly brushing banana slices with lemon juice helps prevent discoloration and keeps them fresh-looking longer.
- → What can I use instead of grapes?
Blueberries make a tasty and colorful alternative to grapes for the top of the elf hat skewers.
- → Is this snack suitable for children?
Yes, this fresh fruit combination on skewers is perfect for kids and easy to handle during gatherings.
- → Can these skewers be prepared ahead of time?
They are best served fresh but can be prepared shortly beforehand and kept chilled to maintain freshness.