Strawberry Banana Santa Sticks (Printable)

Fresh strawberries and bananas combined with marshmallows for a fun festive stick snack.

# 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
06 - 8 wooden skewers

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive holiday treat
  • Easy to prepare and kid-friendly
02 -
  • Use vegan marshmallows if desired
  • Substitute strawberries with raspberries for variety
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness
  • Chill sticks briefly before serving to keep marshmallows firm
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