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    Home » Appetizers

    Grinch Kabobs (Grinch Fruit Kabobs)

    Published: Dec 9, 2019 · Modified: Dec 8, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    Time for another cute holiday appetizer! Remember the penguins? If you enjoyed those little guys you’re gonna love these Christmas Grinch kabobs, one of my favorites to make and eat.

    Assembling these kabobs is as easy as loading them on a bamboo pick. If you have youngsters, this is a perfect activity to use their help.

    Green plate of grinch kabobs made of fruit.
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    How to Make These Easy Grinch Fruit Kabobs

    Contrary to their personality, this Grinch appetizer is sweet because we can’t let the Grinch bring us down. Right? This Grinch’s sweetness comes naturally, from fruit. A little more sweet plus the cute comes courtesy of a mini marshmallow.

    The hat? A strawberry works well, although strawberries can be a challenge to find this time of year. So I tried both strawberries and raspberries.

    Looking closely at the picture you can see the two. Not much of a difference, so raspberries will do. Or, choose according to which berries look better at the grocery store today.

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    If using strawberries, cut off the hull end with a sharp knife. You could also consider cutting off just the tip of the pointed end. I sometimes do and sometimes don't, but it does make a cleaner edge for the marshmallow top. If using raspberries, no preparation is needed (except for rinsing of course).

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    Cut the banana into slices. To prevent browning, place the slices into a bowl, sprinkle some fruit juice over them and mix gently. Lemon juice is the usual choice, but I used orange juice and was happy with the result. Any juice with Vitamin C included (ascorbic acid) should do the trick.

    Assembly

    To assemble, start with a grape, then a banana slice, a berry, and top off with a mini marshmallow.

    Regular toothpicks work but don’t leave much room for a handle, so I used 3½ inch bamboo picks. The extra length made the finished kabobs easier to display and pick up.

    grinch appetizer

    Provide these easy holiday appetizers to some of your grouchy relatives. Who knows? Maybe their hearts will “grow three sizes” that day. Or at the very least, should spark a smile.

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    Grinch Kabobs

    Grinch Fruit Kabobs
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 14kcal
    Author: Sula

    Equipment

    • 24 toothpicks

    Ingredients

    • 24 green grapes
    • 1 large banana
    • 24 strawberries or raspberries
    • 24 miniature marshmallows

    Instructions

    • Cut banana into 24 slices. Place in a small bowl with some fruit juice to prevent browning.
    • Cut the hull end off the strawberries (if using).
    • On a toothpick, thread one grape, banana slice, berry (narrow end facing up) and mini marshmallow.
    • Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    More green food and drink ideas

    • Grinch cocktail - for those extra "Grinch-y" days
    • Cornflake Marshmallow Wreaths - for a bright green holiday treat
    • Midori Sour - another green cocktail
    • Baby Yoda Cocktail - the cutest drink ever!
    • Green Pasta Sauce - hey, I had to put SOMETHING healthy in here!! 😀

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    1. Alyssa Hixenbaugh

      December 20, 2020 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      These are so cute and easy! Perfect to make for kids as a healthy snack. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 20, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Oh yes, I make them for my granddaughter and she just loves them!

        Reply
    2. Mihaela|https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      December 20, 2020 at 5:44 am

      5 stars
      So creative and healthy! And easy and fun to make! I will force these as a sane break among all the binge eating I know will happen!

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      • Sula

        December 20, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Yes they are actually perfect as a break from the "usual" holiday eating. Enjoy!

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    3. Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady

      December 19, 2020 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I made these for my kids a few years back and they were a total hit. So simple, but oh so cute and healthy too!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 20, 2020 at 8:19 am

        I think kids of all ages love these!

        Reply
    4. Alex

      November 14, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      These are so much fun - love them!

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      • Sula

        November 15, 2020 at 12:08 pm

        Me too- and they are really tasty!

        Reply
    5. Dionne

      October 11, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      The more holiday appetizers, the better 🙂 This is perfect for the coming season, and I am really looking forward to trying it out!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 11, 2020 at 5:27 pm

        I hope you do, they are a fun addition to a holiday appetizer selection!

        Reply
    6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      October 11, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      These are such a fun and festive appetizer, will definitely be making these closer to Christmas time.

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      • Sula

        October 11, 2020 at 5:27 pm

        I highly recommend, they are definitely fun and festive kabobs!

        Reply
    7. Adrianne

      October 11, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      These look like the perfect festive treat!! I love the simplicity of the recipe and I am a huge strawberry fan so these are right up my alley! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Sula

        October 11, 2020 at 3:04 pm

        Yes, there's a lot to love about these fruit kabobs!

        Reply
    8. Erica Schwarz

      October 11, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      Such a cute idea, they look like little grinches! Perfect for my kids.

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 11, 2020 at 3:03 pm

        Your kids will love them. My granddaughter and I made a batch in August and loved making AND eating them!

        Reply
    9. Dannii

      October 11, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      How cute are these. I am definitely pinning them to make at Christmas.

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 11, 2020 at 3:02 pm

        Yes, they are super fun and yummy!

        Reply
    10. Big Trouble

      December 10, 2019 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      These are too cute and so simple to make! Great idea, Sula!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 11, 2019 at 11:08 am

        Doesn't get much easier!

        Reply
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