How can I keep banana slices from browning?

Lightly brushing banana slices with lemon juice helps prevent browning and keeps them looking fresh longer.

What can I use instead of pretzel sticks?

Wooden toothpicks work well as skewers and can substitute pretzel sticks to hold fruit layers together.

Yes, simply omit the cream cheese or yogurt for a dairy-free version without losing flavor or texture.

Blueberries can replace grapes for a different color and taste, while keeping the snack vibrant and appealing.

Arrange the assembled skewers neatly on a serving plate and serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness and texture.

A playful and healthy snack featuring juicy strawberries, banana slices, and grapes, perfect for kids and festive gatherings.

This recipe always brings smiles at our family parties and is a fun way to get kids to enjoy fruit.

Fruit: 12 large strawberries hulled, 1 large banana sliced into 12 rounds, 12 green grapes washed
Dairy (optional for decoration): 2 tablespoons cream cheese or Greek yogurt
Extras: 12 small pretzel sticks or wooden toothpicks

Wash and prepare the fruit:: Hull the strawberries, slice the banana, and wash the grapes.
Spread cream cheese or Greek yogurt:: Apply a small dab on one side of each banana slice if desired (helps keep fruit in place).
Skewer grape:: Place a grape onto the end of a pretzel stick or toothpick to form the pom-pom of the elf hat.
Add banana and strawberry:: Place a banana slice beneath the grape then finish with a strawberry (pointed end up) for the hat.
Arrange and serve:: Arrange the skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately.

These skewers always brighten family gatherings where kids love helping with assembly.

Pairs well with a side of vanilla yogurt dip for added flavor.

Substitute grapes with blueberries to create a colorful twist on the classic elf hat.

Prepare shortly before serving to maintain freshness and prevent banana slices from browning.

These elf hat strawberry skewers are a festive, fun, and healthy treat perfect for any party.

→ How can I keep banana slices from browning?: Lightly brushing banana slices with lemon juice helps prevent browning and keeps them looking fresh longer.
→ What can I use instead of pretzel sticks?: Wooden toothpicks work well as skewers and can substitute pretzel sticks to hold fruit layers together.
→ Can I make this snack dairy-free?: Yes, simply omit the cream cheese or yogurt for a dairy-free version without losing flavor or texture.
→ Are there alternative fruits I can use?: Blueberries can replace grapes for a different color and taste, while keeping the snack vibrant and appealing.
→ How should I serve these skewers?: Arrange the assembled skewers neatly on a serving plate and serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness and texture.