Penguin Fruit Skewer Army (Printable Version)

A colorful snack with fresh grapes, strawberries, and blueberries assembled into playful penguins on skewers.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large seedless black grapes
02 - 12 medium strawberries
03 - 12 small mandarin orange segments
04 - 12 blueberries
05 - 1 small banana, cut into 12 thick rounds

→ Decorations

06 - 24 mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds
07 - 12 small carrot triangles (optional)

→ Assembly

08 - 12 wooden skewers, 6 inches each
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or nut butter (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
02 - Slice a small flat section off each grape and strawberry so they sit flush together on the skewer.
03 - Thread a banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer as a stable base.
04 - Place a mandarin orange segment above the banana to form the penguin feet.
05 - Push a grape onto the skewer to create the penguin’s body.
06 - Position a strawberry with the flat side facing the grape to represent the belly.
07 - Top with a blueberry to form the penguin’s head.
08 - Use a small dab of honey or nut butter to affix two mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds as eyes on each blueberry.
09 - Place a small carrot triangle (or substitute) below the eyes as the beak.
10 - Arrange all skewers upright on a platter to complete the penguin display.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful
  • Perfect for kids parties
02 -
  • Substitute fruits based on seasonality or allergies (e.g. kiwi for belly apple for feet)
  • For vegan option use maple syrup instead of honey
03 -
  • Serve with a yogurt or chocolate dipping sauce for extra fun
  • Slice flat sections carefully to keep fruit stable on skewers
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