Grinch Kabobs

Looking for a simple holiday treat? These adorable Grinch kabobs will make everyone’s heart grow three sizes!

Made with fresh fruit and mini marshmallows, they look like a tiny Grinch sporting a Santa hat.

And the best part? There’s zero cooking required – just a bit of assembly.

Festive, fun, and irresistibly charming, they’re the perfect touch of whimsy for any holiday gathering!

Why You’ll Love These Grinch Kabobs

Kid-Friendly: These Grinch kabobs are so simple and easy, the kids can do all the assembly! Perfect for a fun holiday activity.

Fruity Taste: Juicy grapes, fresh strawberries, creamy bananas, and pillowy marshmallows combine for a sweet, flavorful bite.

Crowd-Pleaser: Kid-approved and adult-loved, these skewers are a win for all ages!

Travel-Friendly: Heading off to a holiday party or potluck? These portable Christmas treats are the ideal finger food!

Ingredients

• Mini Marshmallows: The perfect pom-pom topper for the Grinch’s Santa hat! 

• Fresh Strawberries: The main part of the hat. Choose fresh, bright berries for the best presentation and flavor. 

• Banana: Sliced into rounds to create the white trim of the hat. 

• Green Grapes: For the Grinch’s face. Firm, medium-sized grapes are best.

How to Make Grinch Kabobs

Holiday planning doesn’t always have to be elaborate. And these easy Grinch kabobs are proof!

They’re no-bake and no-stress, so you can even make them last minute. 

1. PREP the ingredients. Wash the fruit, slice the banana into even rounds, and hull and remove the tips of the strawberries.

2. ASSEMBLE the kabobs by skewering the ingredients in this order: a green grape, a banana slice, a strawberry with the narrow end pointing upward, and a mini marshmallow. Repeat the process for all 24 kabobs.

3. ARRANGE the Grinch kabobs on a serving platter. Serve and enjoy.

Tips For the Best Grinch Kabobs

I love Christmas cookies, festive fudge, and holiday cakes.

But sometimes, you need a break from all the sugar-loaded baked goods.

Enter these Grinch kabobs! They’re a healthier twist on a sweet treat. And to make them as festive as can be, follow these tips:

• Prevent browning. Brush the banana slices with lemon, lime, or orange juice. 

• Slice evenly. Slice the banana rounds into approximately 1/4 inch thickness for ideal proportions with other ingredients.

• Swap the banana. Instead of bananas, use large marshmallows sliced thinly as the base of the hat for a sweeter flavor. This is ideal for making them ahead.

• Make an assembly line. Set up the ingredients in order of assembly (grape, banana, strawberry, mini marshmallow) for faster preparation.

• Blunt the skewers. Slightly blunt the sharp ends of wooden skewers to make them more kid-friendly.

• Chill until serving. Keep assembled kabobs in the refrigerator until 10-15 minutes before serving.

• Display technique. Stick completed kabobs into a styrofoam block covered with festive paper for an upright presentation.

• Fun variations. Use green melon balls instead of grapes, add candy eyes to the grapes, or use green frosting dots as eyes on the “face.”

How to Store

Are you prepping these Christmas skewers in advance? Follow these tips to keep them fresh:

To Store: Place the kabobs in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

As mentioned, it’s best to use marshmallows instead of bananas if you make them ahead. In that case, you can make them up to 24 hours in advance.

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