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Banana Santa Snack Sticks

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These colorful snack sticks combine sliced bananas, fresh strawberries, marshmallows, and chocolate chips to create playful, festive treats perfect for holiday gatherings or kid-friendly occasions. Simple to prepare with no cooking required, each skewer is carefully assembled with a creamy glue to attach charming facial features. A healthy, fun option with customizable alternatives and easy prep make these ideal for festive snacking.

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Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Banana Santa Snack Sticks on skewers with fresh strawberries and creamy marshmallows, a festive treat. Pin
Banana Santa Snack Sticks on skewers with fresh strawberries and creamy marshmallows, a festive treat. | panpatriot.com

Festive and fun fruit skewers featuring bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings or a healthy kid-friendly treat.

This recipe has become a favorite at our holiday parties, bringing smiles and joy to kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

  • Fruit: 2 large bananas peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds
  • Fruit: 8 fresh strawberries hulled
  • Sweets: 8 large marshmallows
  • Sweets: 8 mini marshmallows
  • Sweets: 16 chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
  • Sweets: 8 red mini M&Ms or red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)
  • Extras: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter (for gluing eyes and nose optional)
  • Extras: 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks

Instructions

Step 1:
Slice each banana into thick rounds about 1 inch each You will need two rounds per skewer
Step 2:
Wash and hull the strawberries
Step 3:
Onto each skewer thread in order one large marshmallow (for beard) one banana round (for face) one strawberry (pointed side up for Santas hat) and top with a mini marshmallow (pom-pom for Santas hat)
Step 4:
Using a dab of cream cheese or peanut butter attach two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one red mini M&M for the nose on each banana face
Step 5:
Repeat for all skewers Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours
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Close-up of colorful Banana Santa Snack Sticks, easy, healthy, and fun fruit skewers for kids' snacks. | panpatriot.com

My family loves assembling these together it makes the holiday preparations even more special.

Required Tools

Sharp knife Cutting board Wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks Small spoon or piping bag (for attaching eyes/nose)

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese) and/or nuts (peanut butter) depending on chosen glue Mini M&Ms and marshmallows may contain traces of nuts soy or gluten always check labels

Nutritional Information

Calories 85 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 1 g per serving

Brightly arranged Banana Santa Snack Sticks, ready to serve, a delightful American holiday dessert idea. Pin
Brightly arranged Banana Santa Snack Sticks, ready to serve, a delightful American holiday dessert idea. | panpatriot.com

These snack sticks bring festive fun with minimal effort they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Recipe Questions

→ How do I prevent banana slices from browning?

Lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice before assembling to keep them fresh and prevent browning.

→ Can I make these snack sticks nut-free?

Yes, use cream cheese or icing instead of peanut butter as the glue for attaching chocolate eyes and noses.

→ What tools do I need to assemble the sticks?

A sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks, and a small spoon or piping bag for attaching chocolate details are recommended.

→ Are there good variations for the fruit used?

You can substitute grapes, melon, or apple slices for added variety and unique flavors.

→ How long can the assembled sticks be stored?

They can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.

Banana Santa Snack Sticks

Fun and festive fruit sticks featuring bananas, strawberries, marshmallows, and chocolate details.

Prep duration
15 min
0
Total duration
15 min

Category Game Day Snacks

Difficulty Easy

Origin American

Yield 8 Servings

Dietary requirements Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fruit

01 2 large bananas, peeled and sliced into 16 thick rounds (approximately 1 inch each)
02 8 fresh strawberries, hulled

Sweets

01 8 large marshmallows
02 8 mini marshmallows
03 16 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
04 8 red mini M&Ms or red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)

Extras

01 2 tablespoons cream cheese or peanut butter (optional, for attaching eyes and nose)
02 8 wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks

Directions

Step 01

Prepare banana slices: Slice each banana into thick rounds about 1 inch thick; you need two slices per skewer.

Step 02

Prepare strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries.

Step 03

Assemble skewers: Thread each skewer sequentially with one large marshmallow (beard), one banana round (face), one strawberry with pointed tip up (Santa’s hat), then top with a mini marshmallow (pom-pom).

Step 04

Attach facial features: Using a small amount of cream cheese or peanut butter, affix two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one red mini M&M for the nose onto each banana slice.

Step 05

Serve or store: Repeat for all skewers. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Necessary tools

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden skewers or sturdy toothpicks
  • Small spoon or piping bag (for attaching eyes and nose)

Allergy information

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult with healthcare providers if you're uncertain.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese) and/or nuts (peanut butter) depending on choice of adhesive.
  • Mini M&Ms and marshmallows may contain traces of nuts, soy, or gluten; verify labels for allergens.

Nutrition facts (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Calories: 85
  • Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 1 g