Penguin Fruit Skewer Army (Printable Version)

A playful arrangement of fresh fruits crafted into charming penguin shapes on skewers.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

→ Tools & Assembly

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

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
02 - Slice a small flat section off each grape and strawberry so they sit flush together on the skewer.
03 - Thread a banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer as a base.
04 - Place a mandarin orange segment above the banana slice to create feet.
05 - Push a grape onto the skewer to form the penguin’s body.
06 - Place a strawberry, flat side facing the grape, to form the penguin belly.
07 - Top with a blueberry to serve as the head.
08 - Using a dab of honey or nut butter, attach two mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds as eyes on each blueberry.
09 - Insert a small carrot triangle or orange sprinkle below the eyes to form the beak (optional).
10 - Arrange all skewers upright on a platter to present your Penguin Fruit Skewer Army.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful snack
  • Perfect for kids parties or any occasion
02 -
  • Substitute fruits based on seasonality or allergies (eg kiwi for belly apple for feet)
  • For vegan option use maple syrup instead of honey
03 -
  • Use firm fruit to prevent skewers from falling apart
  • Chill skewers before serving for best taste
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