Pin this A whimsical and healthy fruit platter featuring an adorable bear face made from fresh orange slices, perfect for kids parties, brunches, or as a fun snack.
This recipe is always a hit at our family brunches; the kids love helping assemble their own bear faces.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 2 large navel oranges, 1 small banana, 4 fresh blueberries, 4 fresh strawberries
- Garnish & Extras: 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (for eyes and nose, optional), 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional, for fur effect)
Instructions
- Slice Oranges:
- Slice the oranges into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Reserve two large center slices for the bear faces.
- Prepare Ears:
- Cut four smaller orange slices (from the ends) to use as the bears ears.
- Slice Banana:
- Peel the banana and slice it into 1/4-inch rounds. Use two slices per bear for the snout.
- Assemble Face:
- Place each large orange slice in the center of a plate or board as the face.
- Attach Ears:
- Attach two smaller orange slices to the top sides of each face as ears.
- Add Snout:
- Place two banana slices at the lower center of each orange face for the snout area.
- Add Nose:
- Put a blueberry on each banana slice for the nose.
- Add Eyes:
- Use mini chocolate chips or small blueberry halves as the eyes above the snout.
- Decorate:
- Slice the strawberries in half and use them as decorative accents around the bear faces.
- Optional Fur Effect:
- Optionally, sprinkle shredded coconut around the faces for a fun, furry effect.
Pin this This simple fruit board always brings smiles and a touch of whimsy to our family gatherings.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, Cutting board, Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains banana and potential chocolate (dairy/soy). Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 85, Total Fat: 0.7 g, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 1.2 g per serving
Pin this Enjoy this fun and healthy fruit board that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are used to make the bear face?
Oranges form the face and ears, banana slices create the snout, blueberries serve as nose and eyes, and strawberries add decorative accents.
- → How can I add a furry effect to the fruit face?
Sprinkle shredded coconut around the face to mimic a fun, furry texture.
- → Can I substitute any fruits for different colors?
Yes, kiwi or apple slices can replace orange ears for a colorful variation.
- → Is this suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Yes, all ingredients used are naturally gluten-free.
- → What are optional ingredients for extra detail?
Mini chocolate chips can be used for the eyes and nose to enhance facial features.