Save to Pinterest 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 snack is always a hit with my children who love helping me assemble each penguin.
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 to Pinterest Adult supervision recommended when using skewers with young children.
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 to Pinterest This vibrant snack is a delightful way to encourage fruit eating and have fun at the same time.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I substitute fruits in this skewer arrangement?
Yes, fruits like kiwi can replace the strawberries, and apple segments can substitute the mandarin orange feet based on seasonality or allergies.
- → How do I keep the decorations attached on the fruit skewers?
Use a small amount of honey or nut butter as an adhesive to attach mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds for eyes and carrot pieces for beaks.
- → Are these skewers suitable for vegans?
For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup to stick on decorations, making the skewers fully plant-based.
- → What is the best way to serve these fruit skewers?
Arrange the skewers upright on a platter. For extra fun, offer yogurt or chocolate dipping sauces alongside.
- → Is there any special care when preparing skewers for children?
Adult supervision is recommended due to the use of wooden skewers to ensure safety during assembly and consumption.