Elf Hat Strawberry Skewers (Printer-Friendly)

Colorful skewers combining strawberries, banana, and grapes for a playful, nutritious bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and hull the strawberries, slice the banana into rounds, and wash the grapes.
02 - If desired, spread a small dab of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice to help secure the fruit layers.
03 - Skewer a grape onto the end of each pretzel stick or toothpick to form the pom-pom of the elf hat.
04 - Place a banana slice beneath the grape, then top with a strawberry positioned with the pointed end facing upward.
05 - Arrange the completed skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Healthy and fresh fruit combination
  • Fun and festive for kids
02 -
  • For a dairy-free option omit the cream cheese or yogurt
  • To prevent banana browning lightly brush slices with lemon juice
03 -
  • Use fresh fruit for best taste and appearance
  • Prepare skewers just before serving to keep banana slices fresh
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