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.
A fun and creative treat that always delights my family and guests with its playful presentation and fresh flavors.
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 Adult supervision recommended when using skewers with young children.
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
Calories 45, Total Fat 0.3 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Protein 0.7 g
Save This playful snack is sure to brighten up any party or gathering with its fruity charm.
Recipe Q&A
- → What fruits are used for the penguin shapes?
Seedless black grapes form the bodies, strawberries act as bellies, blueberries serve as heads, mandarin orange segments create feet, and banana slices secure the assembly on skewers.
- → How are the eyes and beaks created?
Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds are attached as eyes using a dab of honey or nut butter, while small carrot triangles are optional beaks.
- → Can the fruits be substituted for allergies or availability?
Yes, kiwi can replace the belly, and apple pieces can stand in for feet according to seasonal availability or allergies.
- → Are these skewers suitable for vegan diets?
They are vegetarian by default; to make vegan options, replace honey with maple syrup when attaching decorations.
- → What tools are required to assemble the skewers?
You'll need wooden skewers, a paring knife to shape fruits, a small spoon for honey or nut butter, and a cutting board for prepping ingredients.
- → Is adult supervision recommended?
Yes, especially when children are handling skewers to ensure safety during assembly and serving.