Easy Christmas Fruit Kabobs

Easy and healthy Christmas fruit idea! Christmas Kabobs! These cute fruit Santas and strawberry Santa hats with grapes make great Christmas party appetizers for kids and adults.

Other easy holiday treat favorites include Marshmallow Reindeer and salty and sweet Reese’s Reindeer!

There is no doubt, that 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. 

One of our all-time favorite Christmas treats is Rolo Pretzel Reindeer! So easy and the perfect mix of salty and sweet.

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• Ideas for Serving
• Ingredients
• How to make Christmas Kabobs
• Expert Tips & Tricks
• More Christmas Treats
• Printable Recipe

Ideas for Serving

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?
• Many 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! 

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

Santa Banana Kabobs

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 look 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 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. 

Erin

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.

Erin

Expert Tips & Tricks

• 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. 

More Christmas Treats

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Printable Recipe

This recipe was published in 2015, again in December 2017, and then updated on November 23, 2020, with enhanced instructions, images, and video.