Banana Santa Snack Sticks (Printable)

Festive fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large bananas, peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds (about 1 inch each)
02 - 8 fresh strawberries, hulled

→ Sweets

03 - 8 large marshmallows
04 - 8 mini marshmallows
05 - 16 chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips for eyes
06 - 8 red mini M&Ms or red candy-coated chocolates for noses

→ Extras

07 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter, optional for adhering eyes and nose
08 - 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice each into thick rounds approximately 1 inch thick; set aside two rounds per skewer.
02 - Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove their stems.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer in order with one large marshmallow (beard), one banana round (face), one strawberry (pointed side up for Santa's hat), and top with a mini marshmallow (pom-pom for the hat).
04 - Using a small amount of cream cheese or peanut butter, affix two mini chocolate chips as eyes and one red mini M&M as the nose onto the banana face.
05 - Repeat the assembly for all skewers. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to maintain freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Perfect for kids and holiday parties
02 -
  • For a nut-free version use cream cheese or icing instead of peanut butter
  • Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning if making ahead
03 -
  • Use fresh fruit for best flavor and texture
  • Assemble just before serving to keep marshmallows fluffy and bananas fresh
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