Banana Ghosts and Mandarin Orange Pumpkins

banana ghosts and mandarin orange 'pumpkins'
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Fall
Description

Sweet bananas and juicy mandarin oranges are transformed into adorable Halloween-inspired treats that are as simple to make as they are delightful to serve. Fresh fruit becomes a festive centerpiece, proving that wholesome snacks can be every bit as exciting as traditional holiday treats.

Perfect for classroom parties, family gatherings, or a fun afternoon in the kitchen, these playful fruit creations add a touch of seasonal magic to any celebration. Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, they’re a simple way to bring smiles to kids and adults alike.

Fun, festive, and full of feel-good charm, these fruity treats are sure to become a favorite Halloween tradition.

Ingredients
  • 4 bananas
  • 24 semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 mandarin oranges
  • 1 stalk celery
Instructions
  1. 1
    banana ghosts and mandarin orange 'pumpkins'

    Peel and cut each banana in half. Lightly press the chocolate chips into the banana to create the 'face,' 2 eyes; tip-side facing out, and 1 'open mouth'; tip-side pressed into the banana, so the flat side is showing.

  2. 2

    Next, peel the mandarin oranges. Cut the celery into four equal-sized pieces, then cut each celery piece in half lengthwise. Put the celery in the middle of the orange, leaving a little showing for the 'stem.'

  3. 3

    Arrange them all on a serving platter and enjoy immediately! Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within 24 hours.

    This recipe will make eight banana ghosts and eight mandarin orange "pumpkins."

    Double or triple this recipe for a large party. The more, the merrier!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 76kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Sodium 6mg1%
Potassium 230mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 12.8g
Protein 0.9g2%
Vitamin A 68 IU
Vitamin C 20 mg
Calcium 26 mg
Iron 0.3 mg
Vitamin E 0.2 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Folate 24 mcg
Magnesium 18 mg
Zinc 0.1 mg
Selenium 1 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Halloween fruit snacks
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