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 snack always brightens up our family gatherings and encourages the kids to eat more 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 My children always enjoy helping to assemble these skewers it turns snack time into a fun 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 per serving/skewer.
Save This creative fruit snack is a delightful way to encourage healthy eating with a playful twist.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used to create the penguin shapes?
Black grapes form the bodies, strawberries the bellies, mandarin orange segments the feet, blueberries the heads, and banana slices serve as the base on the skewers.
- → How are the penguin eyes and beaks made?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds are attached for eyes, and small carrot triangles or orange sprinkles serve as optional beaks.
- → Can I substitute any fruits for allergies or seasonality?
Yes, you can swap in kiwi for bellies or apple slices for feet, depending on availability and dietary needs.
- → Is there a recommended dip to accompany these skewers?
Yogurt or chocolate dipping sauces pair well, adding extra flavor and fun when serving.
- → Are these skewers suitable for vegan diets?
Yes, by replacing honey with maple syrup in the assembly, these skewers become fully vegan-friendly.
- → How long does it take to prepare these fruit skewers?
Preparation takes about 20 minutes, with no cooking required.