Penguin Fruit Skewer Army (Printable Version)

Vibrant fruit skewers combining grapes, strawberries, and blueberries for a fun, healthy snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large seedless black grapes
02 - 12 medium strawberries
03 - 12 small mandarin orange segments
04 - 12 blueberries
05 - 1 small banana, sliced into 12 thick rounds

→ Decorations

06 - 24 mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds
07 - 12 small carrot triangles (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or nut butter (optional)

→ Tools & Assembly

09 - 12 wooden skewers, 6-inch length

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
02 - Cut a small flat section off each grape and strawberry to ensure they sit flush on the skewer.
03 - Thread one banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer to serve as a base.
04 - Add a mandarin orange segment above the banana slice on each skewer to represent the feet.
05 - Slide a grape onto the skewer above the feet to form the body of the penguin.
06 - Place a strawberry with the flat side facing the grape to form the belly.
07 - Top the assembly with a blueberry to represent the head.
08 - Using a small dab of honey or nut butter, affix two mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds onto each blueberry as eyes.
09 - Insert a small carrot triangle below the eyes to serve as the beak (optional).
10 - Arrange all completed skewers upright on a platter for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for kids parties
  • Healthy and colorful snack
02 -
  • Substitute fruits based on seasonality or allergies (e.g. kiwi for belly apple for feet)
  • For vegan option use maple syrup instead of honey
03 -
  • Serve with a yogurt or chocolate dipping sauce for extra fun
  • Substitute fruits to keep it fresh and allergy friendly
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