Strawberry Banana Santa Sticks (Printable Version)

Fresh strawberries and bananas paired with marshmallows, assembled for a fun festive snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 8 large strawberries, hulled
02 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds

→ Additional

03 - 8 large marshmallows
04 - 8 mini marshmallows

→ Optional

05 - 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate chips
06 - 8 wooden skewers

# Steps:

01 - Slice bananas into thick rounds and set aside.
02 - Wash strawberries, remove green tops, and hull them.
03 - On each wooden skewer, thread one banana slice, followed by a large marshmallow, another banana slice, and finish with a strawberry positioned tip up to resemble a Santa hat.
04 - Top each strawberry with a mini marshmallow to create the pom-pom effect.
05 - Use a toothpick to dot melted dark chocolate on the marshmallows for Santa's eyes.
06 - Arrange the prepared sticks on a platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh fruit combination with natural sweetness
  • Easy and fun for kids to make and eat
02 -
  • Marshmallows may contain gelatin or traces of egg and milk check packaging for allergens
  • Gluten-free if gluten-free marshmallows are used
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid squishing
  • Chill the marshmallows beforehand to keep shape better
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