Pin 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 is always a hit with my family. The kids love assembling their own penguin skewers and it makes snack time exciting.
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.
Pin My family gathers around the table eagerly assembling these skewers while sharing laughs and stories making every snack time memorable.
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 per skewer
Pin This playful penguin fruit skewer army is sure to delight taste buds and brighten any gathering.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used for the penguin skewers?
The skewers consist of seedless black grapes, strawberries, mandarin orange segments, blueberries, and banana slices.
- → How do you assemble the fruit to look like penguins?
Banana slices form the base, mandarin segments are the feet, grapes create the body, strawberries the belly, and blueberries the head. Decorations like chocolate chips or sesame seeds serve as eyes, with carrot triangles as optional beaks.
- → Can I substitute any ingredients for allergies or preferences?
Yes, fruits can be swapped depending on season or allergies, for example, kiwi for the belly or apple slices for feet. For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- → Are these skewers suitable for kids?
They make a fun and healthy snack for children. However, adult supervision is advised when handling wooden skewers to ensure safety.
- → What are some serving suggestions?
Serve the skewers upright on a platter and consider offering yogurt or chocolate dipping sauces to enhance the experience.