Penguin Fruit Skewer Army (Print Version)

Vibrant skewers with grapes, strawberries, and blueberries shaped as playful penguins—perfect for snacks.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large seedless black grapes
02 - 12 medium strawberries
03 - 12 small mandarin orange segments
04 - 12 blueberries
05 - 1 small banana, sliced into 12 thick rounds

→ Decorations

06 - 24 mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds
07 - 12 small carrot triangles (optional)

→ Assembly Aids

08 - 12 wooden skewers, 6-inch length
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or nut butter (optional for attaching decorations)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
02 - Slice a small flat section off each grape and strawberry to enable them to sit flush on the skewer.
03 - Thread one banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer to serve as a stable base.
04 - Place a mandarin orange segment above the banana slice to represent the feet.
05 - Push one grape onto the skewer above the feet as the penguin's body.
06 - Place a strawberry, flat side against the grape, to form the belly.
07 - Top the assembly with one blueberry to represent the penguin’s head.
08 - Use a small dab of honey or nut butter to affix two mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds as eyes on each blueberry.
09 - Insert a small carrot triangle (or alternatively an orange sprinkle) below the eyes to serve as the beak.
10 - Arrange all fruit skewers upright on a platter to create a visually appealing display.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful snack
  • Fun for kids parties and creative occasions
02 -
  • Substitute fruits based on seasonality or allergies (e.g. kiwi for belly, apple for feet)
  • For vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm fruit for best assembly
  • Prepare decorations ahead to speed up the process
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