Patriotic Fruit Skewers
These vibrant skewers are a stunning and healthy centerpiece for any summer gathering. Made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and marshmallows, they are a no-cook, crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for Fourth of July parties or a festive family snack.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 0min
- Total Time: 15min
- Yield: About 20 skewers 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise
- 2 pints blueberries, washed and dried
- 3-4 large bananas, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tossing bananas)
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1 package wooden skewers (6-inch or 12-inch)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries and blueberries. Hull and halve the strawberries.
- Slice the bananas into 1-inch thick rounds. Toss them gently in the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- If desired, soak the wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent splintering or burning if toasting.
- Thread the fruits and marshmallows onto the skewers in a repeating pattern (e.g., strawberry, banana, blueberry, marshmallow). Leave about 1.5 inches at the bottom for handling.
- Arrange the finished skewers on a large platter. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
Notes
For best results, ensure all fruit is completely dry before assembling to prevent sogginess. Assemble no more than 3 hours ahead for optimal freshness. Bananas can be swapped for cubed cantaloupe or honeydew. For a grilled version, lightly toast assembled skewers for 30 seconds per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
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