Elf Hat Strawberry Skewers (Print)

Fun skewers with strawberries, banana, and grapes create a colorful and healthy snack for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 large banana, sliced into 12 rounds
03 - 12 green grapes, washed

→ Dairy (optional, for decoration)

04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or Greek yogurt

→ Extras

05 - 12 small pretzel sticks or wooden toothpicks

# Directions:

01 - Wash and hull the strawberries, slice the banana into rounds, and wash the grapes thoroughly.
02 - Spread a small dab of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice to help keep the fruit in place.
03 - Skewer a grape onto the end of each pretzel stick or toothpick to create the elf hat's pom-pom.
04 - Place a banana slice beneath the grape followed by a strawberry with the pointed end facing up to complete the hat.
05 - Arrange the finished skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Playful and fun to assemble
  • Healthy and kid-friendly
02 -
  • Omit cream cheese or yogurt for a dairy-free option
  • Brush banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning
03 -
  • Use fresh fruit for best appearance and taste
  • Prepare banana slices just before assembling to minimize browning
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