Save 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.
This idea always brightens up our parties and gets the kids excited to eat fresh fruit.
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.
Save We love gathering around to assemble these skewers everyone joins in and it always turns into a fun party 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
Save These penguin fruit skewers are a delightful way to enjoy healthy snacks with a touch of whimsy perfect for any occasion.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used to create the penguin shapes?
Grapes serve as bodies, strawberries as bellies, mandarin segments as feet, blueberries as heads, and banana slices act as a base on the skewers.
- → How are the eyes and beaks attached to the fruit heads?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds are attached to the blueberry heads using a dab of honey or nut butter. Small carrot triangles are added below the eyes for beaks.
- → Can this snack be adapted for allergies or dietary preferences?
Yes, fruits like kiwi or apple can substitute strawberries or mandarins. Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan-friendly option.
- → Is any cooking required to prepare the fruit skewers?
No cooking is needed. The preparation involves washing, cutting, and assembling fresh fruit on skewers.
- → What safety tips apply when serving to children?
Adult supervision is recommended when handling wooden skewers to ensure safe eating and prevent injury.
- → What dipping sauces pair well with these fruit skewers?
Yogurt or chocolate-based dips complement the fresh fruit and enhance the fun snacking experience.