Penguin Fruit Skewer Army

A fun, healthy, and colorful snack featuring fresh fruit arranged to resemble a playful army of penguins. Perfect for kids parties or as a creative treat for any occasion.

Perfect for serving at gatherings, my family loves the playful presentation and the easy assembly of the fruit skewers.

Ingredients

• Fruit: 12 large seedless black grapes (penguin bodies), 12 medium strawberries (penguin bellies), 12 small mandarin orange segments (penguin feet), 12 blueberries (penguin heads), 1 small banana sliced into 12 thick rounds (to secure on skewers)
• Decorations: 24 mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds (eyes), 12 small carrot triangles (beaks optional)
• Tools & Assembly: 12 wooden skewers (6-inch), 1 tablespoon honey or nut butter (for gluing decorations optional)

Instructions

Step 1:

Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.

Step 2:

Slice a small flat section off each grape and strawberry so they can sit flush together on the skewer.

Step 3:

Thread a banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer as a base.

Step 4:

Add a mandarin orange segment above the banana to create feet.

Step 5:

Push on a grape for the penguins body.

Step 6:

Place a strawberry flat side facing the grape to form the penguin belly.

Step 7:

Top with a blueberry for the head.

Step 8:

Using a dab of honey or nut butter attach two mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds as eyes on each blueberry.

Step 9:

Insert a small carrot triangle or orange sprinkle as a beak below the eyes.

Step 10:

Arrange all skewers upright on a platter to create your Penguin Fruit Skewer Army.

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My kids always light up when we assemble these skewers together it turns snack time into a fun family activity.

Required Tools

12 wooden skewers, Paring knife, Small spoon (for honey or nut butter), Cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains banana and possible traces of nuts if nut butter is used. May contain dairy if served with yogurt dip. Always check labels for potential allergens and cross-contamination.

Nutritional Information

Calories 45 Total Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 11 g Protein 0.7 g per serving per skewer

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These fruit skewers are not only adorable but also a nutritious snack that kids and adults love alike.

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

→ What fruits are used to make the penguin shapes?

Seedless black grapes form bodies, strawberries serve as bellies, mandarin orange segments create feet, blueberries top as heads, and banana slices anchor each skewer.

→ How are the eyes and beaks created on the skewers?

Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds are attached with honey or nut butter for eyes, while small carrot triangles can be used as optional beaks.

→ Can the fruit ingredients be substituted?

Yes, fruits such as kiwi or apple can replace strawberries or mandarins based on allergies or seasonal availability.

→ Is this snack suitable for specific diets?

These skewers are vegetarian and gluten-free, with a vegan option by substituting maple syrup for honey.

→ What tools are needed for assembly?

You'll need wooden skewers, a paring knife, a cutting board, and optionally a small spoon for spreading honey or nut butter.