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 recipe always brings smiles and excitement to our family gatherings especially for the kids who love the playful penguin shapes
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 We enjoy making these skewers together as a family and it always adds a joyful touch to our parties
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 to Pinterest These penguin fruit skewers are a delightful snack that combines creativity and nutrition Enjoy them fresh for the best taste
Common Recipe Questions
- → What fruits are used to create the penguin shapes?
Seedless black grapes form bodies, strawberries create bellies, mandarin segments serve as feet, blueberries become heads, and banana slices act as the base.
- → How do you secure the decorations like eyes and beaks?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds are attached to the blueberry heads using a small dab of honey or nut butter as adhesive. Carrot triangles can be added as beaks.
- → Are there alternatives for the fruit pieces based on availability?
Yes, kiwi can substitute for the belly, and apple slices can replace mandarin feet based on seasonality or allergies.
- → Is this snack suitable for various diets?
It is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free. For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey to attach decorations.
- → What is the recommended way to serve these skewers?
Arrange the skewers upright on a platter. Pair with yogurt or chocolate dipping sauces for added enjoyment.