Save 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 has been a hit at every kids party I have hosted, bringing smiles and encouraging healthy eating habits.
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 Gathering around to assemble the penguin skewers has become a favorite family moment fostering creativity and healthy eating.
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
Per serving per skewer Calories 45 Total Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 11 g Protein 0.7 g
Save This playful snack is sure to delight kids and adults alike keeping parties lively and nutritious.
Common Questions
- → What fruits are used to create the penguin shapes?
Seedless black grapes, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, and banana slices are combined to form each penguin’s body parts.
- → How are the eyes and beaks attached?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds serve as eyes, gently attached using a bit of honey or nut butter. Small carrot triangles or orange sprinkles can be added as beaks.
- → Are there any suggested substitutions for allergies or seasonality?
Yes, kiwi can replace the strawberry belly and apple segments can stand in for mandarin feet. Maple syrup works as a vegan alternative to honey.
- → What tools are needed for assembly?
Wooden skewers, a paring knife, a small spoon for spreading honey or nut butter, and a cutting board are recommended for easy preparation.
- → Is this snack suitable for children?
Yes, it’s a healthy, colorful treat ideal for kids’ parties, but adult supervision is advised when handling skewers.