Penguin Fruit Skewer Army (Printable)

A fun, colorful snack made with fresh fruit skewers shaped like penguins, ideal for any occasion.

# Components:

→ 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)

→ Tools & Assembly

08 - 12 wooden skewers, 6 inches
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or nut butter (optional)

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
02 - Slice a small flat section off each grape and strawberry so they sit flush together on the skewer.
03 - Thread a banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer as a base.
04 - Place a mandarin orange segment above the banana to form the feet.
05 - Push a grape onto the skewer to create the penguin body.
06 - Place a strawberry, flat side facing the grape, to form the belly.
07 - Top with a blueberry to represent the head.
08 - Using a small amount of honey or nut butter, fix two mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds as the eyes on each blueberry.
09 - Insert a small carrot triangle or orange sprinkle below the eyes to simulate the beak.
10 - Arrange all assembled skewers upright on a platter to display the penguin figures.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful
  • Fun for kids parties
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 -
  • Use ripe but firm fruits to keep skewers intact
  • Prepare close to serving time to maintain freshness
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