Easy and healthy Christmas fruit idea! Christmas Kabobs! These cute fruit Santas and strawberry Santa hats with grapes make a festive addition to any party, holiday celebration, gathering, or fun playdate!
Other easy holiday treat favorites include Marshmallow Reindeer and salty and sweet Reese’s Reindeer!
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EASY CHRISTMAS KABOBS
There is no doubt, strawberry and marshmallow Christmas kabobs and Banana Santa Skewers are adorable, yummy, and healthy! We love this combination!
They are incredibly simple to make – you probably have the ingredients on hand in your kitchen.
You know us. We love adorable food creations that are easy to whip up!
Santa Fruit Skewers are cute, but so are these Candy Turkey Pretzel Bites! Gobble, gobble! And these Reindeer Brownies or these Brownie Christmas Trees.Â
One of our all-time favorite Christmas treats is Rolo Pretzel Reindeer! So easy and the perfect mix of salty and sweet.
This time of year is so fun!
CHRISTMAS FRUIT KABOBS
These bite-sized appetizers look like Santa Fruit Skewers, and the grape ones are sometimes called Grinch Kabobs, so they are a festive addition to your holiday get-togethers.
Here’s a great idea, why not make them an interactive activity with the kiddos over the holiday break?
Our kids think they are an absolute ball to make and eat! Plus, they’re on the healthy side, which is a total bonus this time of year!
Lots of people take these Santa Fruit Skewers to the office to share with co-workers during the holidays.
If you’re looking for an activity during a playdate, this could be it! It keeps the kids entertained, and they get a delicious finger-food snack!
Perfect!
CHRISTMAS FRUIT APPETIZER INGREDIENTS
You only need four simple ingredients plus toothpicks to make the Christmas Fruit Skewers. Then, this little snack is ready to go!
Green Grapes
Bananas
Strawberries
Mini Marshmallows
For the Santa Banana Kabobs, you’ll need your fruit, candy, and long toothpicks/skewers.
Bananas
Strawberries
Regular Size Marshmallows
Mini Marshmallows
Candy Eyes
Small, round candy
HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS KABOBS
Before you start, turn up the Christmas music and make sure to wash and dry your fruit.
Here’s how you make the strawberry and marshmallow Santas (aka Grinch Fruit Kabobs):
Step 1 – PREP YOUR FRUIT
First, peel and then cut your banana into thin slices. Next, cut the ends off of your strawberries.
Step 2 – ASSEMBLE
Now, take your toothpick and start by putting a grape on the end, add a banana slice, then a strawberry and finish with a little mini marshmallow for a hat and you’ve got Santa Kabobs that looks oh, so cute!
Continue until you have enough fruit kabobs.
Here’s how to make the Banana Santa Skewers:
Step 1 – PREP YOUR FRUIT & MARSHMALLOWS
First, peel the bananas and cut them into thirds. Next, cut the ends off of your strawberries. Now, cut the large marshmallow into thirds.
Step 2 – ASSEMBLE
Now, take your toothpick and insert it through the banana. Ensure that the stick goes all the way through, and there is room to add the remaining ingredients.
Next, place a cut piece of marshmallow, add a strawberry by running the toothpick through it and finally top it with a mini marshmallow.
Add a set of candy eyes and a red candy mouth.
Enjoy!
PRO TIP: If you would like, add a little frosting or melted chocolate to secure the candy in place.
Continue making until you have enough.
PRO TIP: If you’re taking your kabobs to a party and don’t want the bananas to be brown, try putting a little fresh lemon juice on them.
Tips for Making Santa Fruit
- For the best flavor, make sure your fruit is ripe.
- Wash and then dry your grapes and strawberries before you assemble your fruit skewers.
- We recommend longer toothpicks/skewers for the Santa Fruit with bananas.
- These are best when eaten shortly after you make them.
- You can use red M&Ms, Red Hot Candies, or any other small round candy for the Banana Santas.
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Christmas Fruit Kabobs
Equipment
- knife
Ingredients
Christmas Fruit Kabobs/Grinch Kabobs
- 12 Strawberries
- 12 Green grapes
- 1 Large Banana (or 2 small)
- 12 Mini white marshmallows
- 12 Toothpicks
Banana Santa Kabobs
- 2 Bananas
- 6 Strawberries
- 2 Regular Size Marshmallows
- 6 Mini Marshmallows
- 12 Candy Eyes
- 6 Small, round red candy (M&Ms work well)
Instructions
Christmas Fruit Kabobs/Grinch Kabobs
- Before you start, make sure to wash and dry your fruit.
- First, peel and then cut your banana into thin slices. Next, cut the ends off of your strawberries.
- Now, take your toothpick and start by putting a grape on the end, add a banana slice, then a strawberry and finish with a little mini marshmallow for a hat and you’ve got Santa Kabobs that looks oh, so cute!
Banana Santa Kabobs
- First, peel the bananas and cut them into thirds. Next, cut the ends off of your strawberries. Now, cut the large marshmallow into thirds.Â
- Take your toothpick and insert it through the banana. Ensure that the stick goes all the way through, and there is room to add the remaining ingredients.Â
- Next, place a cut piece of marshmallow, add a strawberry by running the toothpick through it and finally top it with a mini marshmallow.Â
- Add a set of candy eyes and a red candy mouth.Â
Video
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was published in 2015, again in December 2017, and then updated on November 23, 2020, with enhanced instructions, images, and video.
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So, eat and be merry!
