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Grinch Fruit Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Grinch Fruit Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Published on Sep. 04, 2025
All you need to make healthy, festive Grinch fruit kabobs are skewers, fresh fruit and mini marshmallows.
Whether you’re cozying up for a holiday movie night, packing a festive lunch box or planning holiday party appetizers, these Grinch fruit kabobs bring plenty of cheer to the table. With just a few simple ingredients—strawberries, bananas, green grapes and mini marshmallows—you can assemble playful skewers that look like the Grinch in his Santa hat. They’re colorful, kid-friendly and a healthier alternative to sugary holiday treats—what’s not to love?
Ingredients for Grinch Fruit Kabobs
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows are just the right size to form the fluffy pom-pom on top of the Grinch’s Santa hat. Not a fan of marshmallows? Swap them out for mozzarella pearls, pieces of string cheese or yogurt-covered raisins.
- Strawberries: Whole fresh strawberries represent the Grinch’s red Santa hat. Choose firm berries that are similar in size for the best presentation. Wash and hull strawberries before threading them onto skewers.
- Banana: Slice one large banana or two smaller ones into thick coins to create the white trim at the bottom of the Santa hat. Bananas brown quickly, but you can slow the process down by brushing them with lemon or orange juice.
- Grapes: Use green grapes to make up the Grinch’s face. Look for grapes that are similar in size to the strawberries for a balanced look.
- Skewers or toothpicks: Wooden skewers are perfect for stacking two or three Grinch heads and Santa hats on one stick, while extra-long toothpicks work well for mini kabobs.
Directions
Step 1: Skewer the ingredients
Thread a mini marshmallow onto a wooden skewer or toothpick. Then, thread a strawberry with the pointed end facing the marshmallow. Add a banana slice and a green grape to complete the Grinch in his Santa hat.
Editor’s Tip: Make shorter skewers with just one Grinch head each for bite-sized party snacks. For longer skewers—like the ones shown in the photos—repeat this pattern two or three times to fit multiple Grinches on a wooden skewer.
Step 2: Repeat and serve
Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients. Serve the Grinch kabobs immediately for the freshest flavor and best appearance.
Editor’s Tip: To keep the banana slices from browning, lightly brush them with orange or lemon juice before threading them onto the skewers.
Dan Roberts for Taste of Home
Grinch Kabob Variations
- Swap the fruit: Not a fan of green grapes? Substitute them with peeled kiwi rounds or honeydew melon balls to represent the Grinch. You can also swap in raspberries for the strawberries and yogurt-covered raisins for the marshmallows.
- Add cheese: Layer cheddar cubes, mozzarella pearls or sliced string cheese above or below the fruit layers for a sweet-and-savory snack.