Elf Hat Strawberry Skewers (Printable)

Juicy strawberries, banana, and grapes layered on skewers for a colorful, fresh snack.

# Ingredient list:

→ Fruit

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

→ Dairy (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or Greek yogurt

→ Extras

05 - 12 small pretzel sticks or wooden toothpicks

# How-to:

01 - Wash strawberries and grapes, hull the strawberries, and slice the banana into 12 rounds.
02 - Optionally, spread a small amount of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice to help keep the fruit in place.
03 - Skewer one grape onto the end of each pretzel stick or toothpick to form the elf hat's pom-pom.
04 - Add a banana slice beneath the grape on each skewer, then finish by adding a strawberry with the pointed end facing up.
05 - Arrange the completed skewers on a serving plate and present immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and fresh ingredients
  • Easy to assemble and fun for kids
02 -
  • Omit cream cheese or yogurt for a dairy-free option
  • Brush banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning
03 -
  • Use fresh firm fruit for best results
  • Substitute grapes with blueberries for color variation
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