Banana Santa Snack Sticks

Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.

This snack is always a hit at our holiday parties and is quick to prepare, making it a go-to festive treat.

Ingredients

• Fruit: 2 large bananas, peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds, 8 fresh strawberries, hulled
• Sweets: 8 large marshmallows, 8 mini marshmallows, 16 chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips (for eyes), 8 red mini M&Ms or red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)
• Extras: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter (for gluing eyes and nose, optional), 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks

Instructions

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Step 1:

Slice each banana into thick rounds, about 1 inch each. You will need two rounds per skewer.

Step 2:

Wash and hull the strawberries.

Step 3:

Onto each skewer, thread in order one large marshmallow (for beard), one banana round (for face), one strawberry (pointed side up for Santas hat), and top with a mini marshmallow (pom-pom for Santas hat).

Step 4:

Using a dab of cream cheese or peanut butter, attach two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one red mini M&M for the nose on each banana face.

Step 5:

Repeat for all skewers. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

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Making these snack sticks is a wonderful family activity that brings out smiles from kids and adults alike during the holidays.

Required Tools

Sharp knife, Cutting board, Wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks, Small spoon or piping bag for attaching eyes and nose

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese) and or nuts (peanut butter) depending on chosen glue. Mini M&Ms and marshmallows may contain traces of nuts, soy, or gluten always check labels.

Nutritional Information

Calories 85, Total Fat 1.5 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 1 g per serving.

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This easy treat adds festive cheer and is sure to delight everyone at your holiday gathering.

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

→ How do I prevent banana slices from browning?

Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to keep them fresh and prevent discoloration.

→ Can I substitute the marshmallows?

Yes, you can use icing or cream cheese as a glue alternative, and for the beard and hat elements, feel free to use other sweet treats suitable for decoration.

→ Are these skewers suitable for nut allergies?

For a nut-free option, use cream cheese instead of peanut butter to attach the chocolate chip eyes and candy noses.

→ What tools are needed to prepare these skewers?

A sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks, and a small spoon or piping bag to attach small decorations.

→ Can I make variations with other fruits?

Absolutely, grapes, melon slices, or apple pieces can be substituted to customize flavors and colors.