Strawberry Banana Santa Sticks (Print Version)

Fresh strawberries and banana slices on sticks topped with marshmallows for a festive holiday treat.

# Components:

→ 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 dark chocolate chips, melted (for eyes)
06 - 8 wooden skewers

# Directions:

01 - Slice bananas into thick rounds and set aside.
02 - Wash and hull strawberries by removing the green tops.
03 - Thread one banana slice onto a skewer, followed by a large marshmallow, another banana slice, and finish with a strawberry placed tip up to resemble a Santa hat.
04 - Top each strawberry with a mini marshmallow to create the pom-pom of Santa's hat.
05 - Use a toothpick to dot melted dark chocolate on the strawberries for Santa's eyes, if desired.
06 - Arrange the completed sticks on a platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun holiday treat kids will enjoy
  • Quick and easy to prepare in 15 minutes
02 -
  • Use vegan marshmallows for a vegetarian option
  • Substitute strawberries with raspberries for variety
03 -
  • Lightly drizzle sticks with honey or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness
  • Use a toothpick for chocolate eyes to add detail to the Santas hats
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