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 is a playful and easy snack that my family loves to make together before parties. It always brings smiles and is a hit with kids.
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 This snack brings my family together, as we all enjoy assembling the penguins and sharing laughs around the table.
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 per serving/skewer. Total Fat: 0.3 g. Carbohydrates: 11 g. Protein: 0.7 g.
Save Enjoy your colorful and fun Penguin Fruit Skewer Army with your loved ones. It’s sure to make any party memorable.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used in the penguin skewers?
Black grapes, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, and banana slices create the penguin shapes.
- → How are the decorations like eyes and beaks made?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds form the eyes, and small carrot triangles serve as optional beaks.
- → Can the fruits be substituted for allergies or seasons?
Yes, kiwi can replace strawberries, and apple segments can substitute mandarin oranges depending on availability or dietary needs.
- → Is this snack suitable for vegan diets?
Replace honey with maple syrup to make the assembly vegan-friendly while keeping the flavors vibrant.
- → How should the skewers be served?
Arrange the finished skewers upright on a platter for an appealing presentation and offer optional dips like yogurt or chocolate sauce.
- → Are wooden skewers safe for kids to use?
Adult supervision is recommended when children handle wooden skewers to ensure safe assembly and consumption.