Easy Patriotic Fruit Wands for Kids
A fun, colorful, and kid-friendly snack featuring red, white, and blue fruit skewers with marshmallows, perfect for picnics and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 fruit wands
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries – hulled and halved
- Blueberries – fresh or frozen
- Mini marshmallows – white, soft, and fluffy
- Banana slices (optional)
- Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks (about 6 inches long)
- Honey or yogurt dip (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit (10 minutes): Rinse strawberries and blueberries thoroughly under cold water. Hull strawberries by removing the green tops, then slice them in half lengthwise. Peel bananas and cut into ½-inch thick slices. Pat all fruit dry with paper towels.
- Set Up Your Assembly Station (5 minutes): Arrange the prepped fruit in separate small bowls or plates, along with a bowl of mini marshmallows. Place your skewers within reach on a clean surface.
- Assemble the Fruit Wands (10-15 minutes): Starting from the bottom, thread a piece of strawberry onto the skewer, followed by a mini marshmallow, then a blueberry, and repeat the pattern until you have 4-5 pieces on each wand. Finish with a marshmallow or strawberry tip. Alternate banana slices with marshmallows or berries if using.
- Optional: Prepare the Dip (5 minutes): Stir a bit of honey into plain yogurt or whip up a vanilla yogurt dip. Serve alongside the fruit wands.
- Serve Immediately or Chill (Up to 1 Hour): Enjoy fresh or keep in the fridge covered loosely with plastic wrap for up to one hour.
Notes
Use firm, ripe strawberries and pat fruit dry to prevent slipping. Mini marshmallows hold better on skewers. Assemble just before serving to keep fruit fresh. Supervise children when using skewers. Rolling sticky marshmallows in powdered sugar can help with handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One fruit wand
- Calories: 80100
- Carbohydrates: 1822
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 1
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