Save 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 first made these for a holiday party and everyone loved the cute presentation and easy preparation.
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.
Save My children enjoy helping me assemble these and love the festive look during our holiday gatherings.
Notes
For a vegan version use dairy-free white chocolate or frosting and vegan marshmallows. Add a small dot of red icing for a nose if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness as bananas may brown over time.
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.
Save These skewers bring a festive touch to any holiday table and are simple enough to make with kids.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the skewers to look like Santa?
Start by threading a banana slice onto a skewer, followed by a strawberry pointed end up. Attach a mini marshmallow on top of the strawberry using white chocolate or frosting to form the pom-pom, and add a frosting beard below the banana slice. Two mini chocolate chips pressed into the banana create Santa's eyes.
- → Can I make these skewers vegan-friendly?
Yes, replace the white chocolate or frosting with a dairy-free alternative and use vegan marshmallows to keep the treats vegan-friendly.
- → How should I store the skewers before serving?
Keep the skewers refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness and prevent the banana slices from browning prematurely.
- → What tools do I need to prepare these skewers?
You will need a knife and cutting board for slicing bananas, wooden or cocktail skewers for assembling, and a toothpick for applying frosting details.
- → Are there any allergy considerations to be aware of?
These treats contain bananas, chocolate, and marshmallows which may include milk, soy, gelatin, or egg. Always check ingredient labels if serving guests with allergies.
- → Can I add extra decoration to these skewers?
Yes, consider adding a small dot of red icing for a nose to enhance the Santa look further.