Save to Pinterest 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 quickly became a favorite at my family gatherings because it is both fun to assemble and delicious to eat
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.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings smiles when my kids help assemble the penguins and enjoy the healthy treat together at parties
Tips for Serving
Serve with a yogurt or chocolate dipping sauce for extra fun and flavor that kids adore
Safety Advice
Adult supervision recommended when using wooden skewers especially with young children to prevent accidents
Storage
Prepare fresh and serve immediately for best taste and freshness as fruit can release moisture over time making the skewers soggy
Save to Pinterest This simple yet creative fruit skewer recipe is a delightful way to encourage fruit eating in kids while adding fun to any event
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are used to create the penguin shapes?
Seedless black grapes form the bodies, strawberries act as bellies, mandarin orange segments serve as feet, blueberries make the heads, and banana slices secure the skewers.
- → How do you attach the eyes and beaks on the fruit skewers?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds are attached as eyes using a small dab of honey or nut butter. Small carrot triangles or orange sprinkles form optional beaks.
- → Can I substitute fruits for allergies or seasonal availability?
Yes, kiwi can replace the belly, and apple can be used for feet. Adjust fruit choices based on season or dietary needs.
- → Is this snack suitable for vegan diets?
Yes, by using maple syrup instead of honey to attach decorations, the snack becomes vegan-friendly.
- → How should the fruit skewers be served for best presentation?
Arrange the completed skewers upright on a platter to showcase the playful penguin shapes and vibrant colors.
- → What tools are needed to assemble these skewers?
Wooden skewers, a paring knife, a small spoon for applying honey or nut butter, and a cutting board are recommended.