Penguin Fruit Skewer Army (Printable)

Vibrant skewers featuring fresh grapes, strawberries, and blueberries assembled into charming penguin shapes.

# What You 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
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or nut butter, optional

→ Tools & Assembly

09 - 12 wooden skewers, 6-inch

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly before use.
02 - Cut a small flat section off each grape and strawberry to ensure they sit flush together on the skewer.
03 - Thread one banana slice onto the bottom of each skewer to serve as the base.
04 - Place one mandarin orange segment above the banana slice on each skewer to represent the penguin’s feet.
05 - Push a grape onto the skewer to form the penguin’s body.
06 - Place a strawberry against the grape with the flat side facing it to create the belly.
07 - Top each skewer with a blueberry to complete the head.
08 - Use a small amount of honey or nut butter to affix two mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds as eyes onto each blueberry.
09 - Insert a small carrot triangle or orange sprinkle as the beak just below the eyes.
10 - Arrange all skewers vertically on a platter to display the Penguin Fruit Skewer Army.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy and colorful
  • Perfect for kids parties
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 a gentle dab of sticky natural nut butter for best decoration adhesion
  • Slice small flat sections on fruit for easier assembly and stability
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