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Banana and Strawberry Fruit Cars

An adorable, healthy, and interactive kids' snack featuring bananas transformed into race cars with strawberry passengers and wheels. Perfect for picky eaters and parties!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Car Components
  • 3 large bananas firm but ripe
  • 12 medium strawberries whole, for passengers, tops intact
  • 4-6 large strawberries for slicing into wheels
  • 1 small banana for tiny inner wheels
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, to prevent browning

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Paring Knife
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry all strawberries thoroughly.
  2. Peel the 3 large bananas and slice each in half lengthwise to create 6 flat-bottomed car bases. Brush with lemon juice if desired to prevent browning.
  3. Using a paring knife, carve two small divots into the top rounded side of each banana half to create resting spots for the strawberry passengers.
  4. Slice the large strawberries into 24 thick, uniform rounds for the outer wheels.
  5. Slice the small banana into 24 very thin, small rounds for the inner hubcaps.
  6. To assemble the wheels, place a tiny banana round against a strawberry slice. Push a toothpick through both and secure it into the side of the banana base. Repeat for all four wheels on each car. Snip off any excess protruding toothpick.
  7. Place two whole medium strawberries upright into the carved divots on top of each banana. Secure with toothpicks if necessary, trimming any sharp ends.
  8. Serve immediately on a flat platter and enjoy!

Notes

Safety Warning: If serving to toddlers or very young children, skip the toothpicks and use a tiny dab of yogurt, cream cheese, or peanut butter to 'glue' the pieces together to prevent choking hazards.