Banana Peanut Butter Snowmen

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This delightful snack features fresh banana slices layered with creamy peanut butter, decorated to look like festive snowmen. Using mini chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and pretzel sticks, you can create charming, edible snowmen perfect for holiday fun or kid-friendly parties. Quick to assemble with no cooking required, this treat offers a wholesome combination of fruit and nut butter that’s both tasty and visually appealing. Optional honey helps secure decorations, while substitutions like seed butter and gluten-free pretzels accommodate dietary needs. Great for a fresh, whimsical snack experience!

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:31:00 GMT
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A fun, healthy, and adorable snack featuring banana slices, creamy peanut butter, and festive decorations—perfect for kids and holiday gatherings.

A delightful treat the whole family enjoys making together during winter holidays

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 raisinscurrants 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
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This snack always brings smiles when shared with my children during holiday celebrations

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

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These snowmen make a festive addition to any holiday party and encourage creative snacking

Recipe Guide

How can I make this snack nut-free?

Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or other seed-based spreads to avoid nuts while maintaining creaminess.

What can I use instead of pretzel sticks?

Try using carrot sticks, celery sticks, or gluten-free pretzels as alternatives for the arms.

How do I keep the decorations from falling off?

Use a small dab of honey between banana slices and decorations to help adhere them securely.

Can I prepare this snack ahead of time?

Assemble just before serving for best freshness and to maintain the snack’s visual appeal.

Are there variations for the buttons and hats?

Yes, you can substitute raisins, currants, dried cranberries, or fresh berries for different colorful options.

Banana Peanut Butter Snowmen

Fun and healthy snack with bananas, peanut butter, and festive toppings. Ready in 15 minutes, perfect for gatherings.

Prep duration
15 min
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Full duration
15 min
Created by Chuck Harrison

Style Sweet Spots

Skill level Easy

Heritage American

Output 4 Portions

Nutrition Labels Meat-free, No dairy

What you'll need

Fruit

01 2 large bananas, peeled and cut into 24 thick slices

Nut Butter

01 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Decorations

01 16 mini chocolate chips
02 24 mini orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles
03 32 mini pretzel sticks
04 8 red grapes or strawberries, sliced
05 8 thin apple slices or halved green grapes
06 16 raisins or currants

Optional

01 1 tablespoon honey

Method

Phase 01

Arrange banana slices: Place three banana slices vertically on a plate per snowman, creating 8 snowmen total.

Phase 02

Attach slices with peanut butter: Spread a thin layer of peanut butter between each banana slice to join them securely.

Phase 03

Add facial features and buttons: Press mini chocolate chips into the top slice for eyes, place orange candy or sprinkles for noses, and attach raisins or currants as buttons.

Phase 04

Insert pretzel arms: Insert mini pretzel sticks into the sides of the middle banana slice to form arms.

Phase 05

Place hat: Top each snowman with a slice of grape or strawberry as a hat.

Phase 06

Add scarf: Position a thin apple slice or halved green grape around the neck for a scarf.

Phase 07

Secure decorations: If decorations do not adhere well, lightly dab honey to assist sticking.

Phase 08

Serve: Present immediately and enjoy this festive snack.

Kitchen tools

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small spoon or butter knife
  • Serving plate

Allergy alerts

Always review ingredients for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if unsure
  • Contains peanuts from peanut butter
  • Contains gluten from pretzel sticks
  • May contain tree nuts if alternative nut butters are used
  • Use seed butter and gluten-free pretzels for allergy-safe alternatives

Nutrition breakdown (per portion)

Values shown are estimates only - consult healthcare providers for specific advice
  • Energy: 105
  • Fats: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Proteins: 2 g