Save A fun, healthy, and adorable snack featuring banana slices, creamy peanut butter, and festive decorations–perfect for kids and holiday gatherings.
This was a favorite treat to make with my family during winter holidays especially for the kids who loved helping decorate each snowman.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 2 large bananas peeled and cut into 24 thick slices
- Nut Butter: 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- Decorations: 16 mini chocolate chips (for eyes), 24 mini orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles (for noses), 32 mini pretzel sticks (for arms), 8 red grapes or strawberries sliced (for hats), 8 thin apple slices or green grapes halved (for scarves), 16 raisins or currants (for buttons)
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey (for sticking decorations if needed)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange three banana slices vertically on a plate for each snowman (total of 8 snowmen).
- Step 2:
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter between the slices to glue them together.
- Step 3:
- Use mini chocolate chips for eyes, orange candies or sprinkles for noses, and raisins/currants for buttons pressing them gently into the banana.
- Step 4:
- Insert pretzel sticks into the sides of the middle banana slice for arms.
- Step 5:
- Top each snowman with a grape or strawberry slice as a hat.
- Step 6:
- Add an apple slice or halved green grape around the neck for a scarf.
- Step 7:
- If decorations dont stick dab a little honey to help adhere them.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Save Making these treats has always been a treasured family moment that brings joyful smiles and laughter around the table.
Required Tools
Knife Cutting board Small spoon or butter knife Serving plate
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts (from peanut butter) Contains gluten (from pretzel sticks) Contains tree nuts if using alternative nut butters For allergies use seed butter and gluten-free pretzels Always check labels for cross-contamination if serving to those with allergies
Nutritional Information
Calories 105 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 2 g per snowman
Save Enjoy creating these charming and healthy snacks that bring smiles to your holidays' table.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the banana snowmen?
Stack three banana slices vertically, spreading peanut butter between each to hold them together. Attach decorations with gentle pressure or a dab of honey if needed.
- → What can I use instead of peanut butter?
Sunflower seed butter is a great nut-free alternative that maintains the creamy texture needed to hold the pieces together.
- → How can I keep the snowmen from browning?
To slow browning, prepare the snowmen just before serving or lightly brush banana slices with lemon juice.
- → Are there gluten-free options for the pretzel arms?
Yes, gluten-free pretzel sticks can be used without compromising the crunchy texture of the arms.
- → Can I substitute other fruits for decoration?
Absolutely. Blueberries, dried cranberries, or other small fruits work well for eyes, buttons, or hats.
- → Is honey necessary for the decorations?
Honey is optional; it helps the decorations stick better but can be omitted depending on preference or dietary restrictions.