Save A fun, healthy, and adorable snack featuring banana slices, creamy peanut butter, and festive decorations—perfect for kids and holiday gatherings.
I enjoy making these snowmen with my family during the holidays because they are easy to assemble and always bring smiles.
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!
Pin it This snack always brings joy to family gatherings and is especially loved by the kids.
Required Tools
Knife, cutting board, small spoon or butter knife, serving plate
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts (from peanut butter), gluten (from pretzel sticks), and tree nuts if using alternative nut butters. For allergies, use seed butter and gluten-free pretzels. Always check labels for cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 105, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 2 g per snowman
Pin it These adorable snowmen make snack time festive and nutritious with minimal effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I substitute peanut butter?
Yes, sunflower seed butter is a great nut-free alternative that works similarly for binding and flavor.
- → How do the pretzel sticks function in this snack?
Pretzel sticks serve as the snowmen's arms, adding a crunchy texture and structural detail.
- → Are there options for different decorations?
Yes, blueberries or dried cranberries can replace raisins and can be used for buttons or hats.
- → Is honey necessary for assembly?
Honey helps secure decorations but is optional; if omitted, items may be less stable.
- → What tools are needed to prepare this snack?
A knife, cutting board, small spoon or butter knife, and a serving plate are all you need.