Pin It 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 fun bear face design always delights my children and makes healthy eating exciting.
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.
- Cut Ears:
- Cut four smaller orange slices (from the ends) to use as the bears ears.
- Prepare 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:
- Optionally sprinkle shredded coconut around the faces for a fun furry effect.
Pin It My family gathers around to enjoy the creative presentation of this fruit board every time I prepare it.
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 It This orange slice bear face fruit board is a delightful way to encourage kids to eat more fruit and brightens any table setting.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits create the bear face?
Large orange slices form the face, smaller orange slices for ears, banana rounds for the snout, blueberries for noses and eyes, and strawberry halves as accents.
- → Can I substitute any fruits for variety?
Yes, kiwi or apple slices can replace ears for color variation, and dairy-free chocolate chips work as an allergy-friendly alternative for eyes and nose.
- → How long does preparation take?
All preparation can be completed in approximately 15 minutes, with no cooking required.
- → Is this suitable for special diets?
Yes, the board is vegetarian and gluten-free; use dairy-free chocolate chips for vegan preferences.
- → What tools are needed to assemble this fruit board?
A sharp knife, cutting board, and serving platter are sufficient for slicing and arranging the fruit bear face.