Description
Banana snowmen are a fun and festive snack that can be made in just 15 minutes using simple ingredients like bananas and strawberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 3 pieces bananas (For the snowman bodies, choose firm bananas.)
- 3 pieces strawberries (For hats, medium to large berries work best.)
- optional grapes or marshmallows (For extra body sections.)
- mini pieces chocolate chips or melted chocolate (For eyes and buttons; use as needed.)
- 1 piece orange bell pepper or mandarin slice (For noses.)
- optional pretzel sticks (For arms.)
- as needed lemon or pineapple juice (To prevent browning of bananas.)
Tools and Equipment
- 2 pieces wooden skewers or sturdy snack picks (For assembling the snowmen.)
- 1 piece cutting board (For slicing ingredients.)
- 1 piece butter knife (For spreading chocolate, if desired.)
- 1 piece small spoon (For serving or decorating.)
- 1 piece paper towel (For cleaning sticky fingers.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the bananas into half-inch thick coins.
- Cut the green tops off the strawberries and slice them in half to form hats.
Assembly
- Slide one banana slice onto the skewer for the base.
- Add a second banana slice for the middle.
- Add a third banana slice for the head, slightly smaller if possible.
- Press on chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, and add a nose.
- Finish by placing the strawberry hat on top.
Notes
Keep bananas firm and assemble close to serving time for the best appearance. Use a light touch of lemon or pineapple juice to prevent browning and store in the fridge until served.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
