Banana Santa Snack Sticks

Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.

This recipe has become a favorite at our holiday parties, bringing smiles and joy to kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

• Fruit: 2 large bananas peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds
• Fruit: 8 fresh strawberries hulled
• Sweets: 8 large marshmallows
• Sweets: 8 mini marshmallows
• Sweets: 16 chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
• Sweets: 8 red mini M&Ms or red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)
• Extras: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter (for gluing eyes and nose optional)
• Extras: 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks

Instructions

Step 1:

Slice each banana into thick rounds about 1 inch each You will need two rounds per skewer

Step 2:

Wash and hull the strawberries

Step 3:

Onto each skewer thread in order one large marshmallow (for beard) one banana round (for face) one strawberry (pointed side up for Santas hat) and top with a mini marshmallow (pom-pom for Santas hat)

Step 4:

Using a dab of cream cheese or peanut butter attach two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one red mini M&M for the nose on each banana face

Step 5:

Repeat for all skewers Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours

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My family loves assembling these together it makes the holiday preparations even more special.

Required Tools

Sharp knife Cutting board Wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks Small spoon or piping bag (for attaching eyes/nose)

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese) and/or nuts (peanut butter) depending on chosen glue Mini M&Ms and marshmallows may contain traces of nuts soy or gluten always check labels

Nutritional Information

Calories 85 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 1 g per serving

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These snack sticks bring festive fun with minimal effort they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Recipe Questions

→ How do I prevent banana slices from browning?

Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to keep them fresh and prevent browning.

→ Can I make these snack sticks nut-free?

Yes, use cream cheese or icing instead of peanut butter as the glue for attaching chocolate eyes and noses.

→ What tools do I need to assemble the sticks?

A sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks, and a small spoon or piping bag for attaching chocolate details are recommended.

→ Are there good variations for the fruit used?

You can substitute grapes, melon, or apple slices for added variety and unique flavors.

→ How long can the assembled sticks be stored?

They can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.