Banana Caterpillars
Transform snack time into a whimsical adventure with these delightful Banana Caterpillars! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this no-bake recipe combines healthy ingredients like fresh bananas, strawberries, and blueberries to create an adorable, edible caterpillar. Playful details, such as mini chocolate chip eyes and pretzel antennas, add character and fun to the presentation, while a touch of honey or peanut butter helps keep everything beautifully intact. Ready in just 15 minutes, this creative snack is ideal for playful afternoons, parties, or educational activities. Serve with optional yogurt for dipping to enhance the experience with a creamy touch. Healthy, fun, and irresistibly cute, Banana Caterpillars are sure to brighten any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Bananas
- 4 whole Strawberries
- 8 whole Blueberries
- 4 pieces Mini pretzel sticks
- 1 cup Yogurt (optional, for dipping)
- 8 pieces Mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Honey or peanut butter (for sticking)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into even-sized rounds, roughly 1/2 inch thick. Each banana will yield around 10 slices.
Slice the strawberries in half lengthwise. These will be used as the 'heads' of your caterpillars.
Create your caterpillar body by aligning 5-6 banana slices per caterpillar in a slightly curved line on a serving plate.
Place a halved strawberry at the front of each line of bananas to represent the caterpillar's head.
Decorate the strawberry heads: Use a small dab of honey or peanut butter to stick two mini chocolate chips onto the strawberry as eyes.
Insert a mini pretzel stick into the top of the strawberry to create 'antennas' for the caterpillar.
Add blueberries in between the banana slices or use them as 'feet' by placing them on the sides of the banana slices.
Serve the banana caterpillars as is, or with a small bowl of yogurt for dipping on the side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1286 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
