Elf Hat Strawberry Skewers

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

This recipe was a hit at our last holiday party where the kids loved making their own elf hats.

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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Step 1:

Wash and prepare the fruit hull the strawberries slice the banana and wash the grapes.

Step 2:

Spread a small dab of cream cheese or Greek yogurt on one side of each banana slice if desired helps keep fruit in place.

Step 3:

Skewer a grape onto the end of a pretzel stick or toothpick to form the pom-pom of the elf hat.

Step 4:

Add a banana slice beneath the grape then finish with a strawberry pointed end up for the hat.

Step 5:

Arrange the skewers on a serving plate and serve immediately.

Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

Check price on Amazon

Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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Making these skewers has become a fun family tradition during the holidays especially with the kids helping.

Required Tools

Cutting board knife toothpicks or small pretzel sticks serving plate

Allergen Information

Contains milk if using cream cheese or yogurt Contains gluten if using pretzel sticks use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free snack Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 32 Total Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 7.5 g Protein 0.5 g per skewer

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Melt chocolate or cheese smoothly for dipping fruits, pretzels, and snacks during desserts and parties.

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These Elf Hat Strawberry Skewers add a festive touch to any gathering and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Saffron Brook Recipe Q&As

→ How can I keep the banana slices from browning?

Lightly brush the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and keep them fresh-looking longer.

→ Can I make this snack dairy-free?

Yes, simply omit the cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a dairy-free alternative without compromising the fruit flavors.

→ What can I use instead of pretzel sticks?

Toothpicks or small wooden skewers work well as an alternative to pretzel sticks for assembling the skewers.

→ Are there any ingredient substitutions to try?

Try swapping green grapes with blueberries for a fun color variation and subtly different flavor profile.

→ What occasions suit these fruit skewers best?

These playful fruit arrangements are perfect for kids’ parties, festive gatherings, or as a quick, healthy snack anytime.