Easy, healthy, and festive—Christmas Kabobs are a perfect holiday snack! These strawberry Santas, strawberry “Santa hats,” and grape kabobs make delightful appetizers for parties, playdates, or family gatherings.
These kabobs—made from strawberries, grapes, bananas, and marshmallows—are adorable, tasty, and nutritious. You likely already have everything you need in your kitchen, and they come together in minutes.
Serving Ideas
These bite-sized treats double as decorations on your holiday table and as fun finger food for kids and adults. The grape versions are sometimes called Grinch Kabobs, adding a playful twist.
- Turn assembly into an interactive holiday activity for kids during winter break.
- They’re a popular, portable option to bring to the office or a holiday potluck.
- Use them as a hands-on playdate project—kids love building and then snacking on their creations.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients plus toothpicks or skewers. Quantities below make about a dozen kabobs.
- Green grapes
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Mini marshmallows
- Toothpicks or short skewers
For Banana Santa Kabobs
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Regular-size marshmallows (to cut)
- Mini marshmallows
- Candy eyes
- Small round red candies for the mouth (M&Ms work well)
How to Make Christmas Kabobs
Before you begin, wash and dry the fruit and set on a clean surface. Play some festive music while you assemble for extra fun.
Strawberry & Marshmallow Santas (Grinch Fruit Kabobs)
Step 1 – Prep
Peel and slice the banana into thin rounds. Trim the ends off the strawberries.
Step 2 – Assemble
Thread a grape onto a toothpick, add a banana slice, then a strawberry, and finish with a mini marshmallow as the hat. Repeat until you have the desired number of kabobs.
These are quick to assemble and look cheerful on a platter.
Banana Santa Skewers
Step 1 – Prep Fruit & Marshmallows
Peel bananas and cut them into thirds. Trim the strawberry ends. Cut regular marshmallows into thirds so they fit as the hat base.
Step 2 – Assemble
Insert a toothpick through a banana piece so it’s secure but still has room for toppings. Add a cut marshmallow piece, thread on a strawberry, and top with a mini marshmallow. Use candy eyes and a small red candy for the mouth to finish each Santa.
Optional: use a dab of frosting or melted chocolate to help the candy eyes and mouth stick in place.
Pro tip: Brush banana pieces with a little lemon juice if you need to prepare kabobs ahead of time to prevent browning.
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Expert Tips & Tricks
- Choose ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash and dry grapes and strawberries thoroughly before assembling.
- Use longer toothpicks or small skewers for kabobs that include banana pieces.
- These are best eaten soon after assembling, but lemon juice helps keep bananas fresh if you prep in advance.
- Substitute small red candies like M&Ms or Red Hots for the Santa mouth if desired.
Recipe Summary
This simple recipe makes about 12 kabobs and takes roughly 10 minutes to prepare. It’s a light, festive option for holiday gatherings and a fun activity to make with children.
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Note: Nutritional values are approximate and depend on fruit sizes and exact ingredient choices. This recipe was originally published in 2015 and updated with improved instructions and photos.