This Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat snack recipe is incredibly easy to make. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday at Dr. Suess Day on March 2nd! Teachers and parents can incorporate Dr. Seuss snacks like these fruit kabobs into any Dr. Seuss party theme. Celebrate The Cat in the Hat – one of our favorite Dr. Seuss books with this fun treat!

Aren’t the fun Dr. Seuss cats adorable? Young kids love to make and eat this fun Dr. Seuss snack! Made with bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, they are completely edible since the food markers produce edible drawings. Grab a fruit kabob and any of your favorite Dr. Seuss books to celebrate National Read Across America Day on March 2.

Make this Cat in the Hat Snack

Making this Dr. Seuss snack is incredibly easy and can be made in minutes. Don’t let drawing scare you! Anyone can draw a smiley face on a marshmallow. Trust me!

Cat in the Hat Fruit Treat Ingredients

• Bananas – Fresh is best!
• Strawberries
• Marshmallows
• Whipped cream – optional
• Lemon Juice (1/8 cup in a spray bottle – if you plan to serve these the next day, keeps the bananas from browning if you are storing them before serving.

Supplies 

• Food Writer Marker – (Don’t use a real marker. This is an edible marker!) You do not want kids to eat real ink!
• Bamboo Skewers – I cut mine in half to get rid of the sharp tip and to make them shorter.

Instructions: How to make Dr. Seuss Fruit Snacks

1. Using Wilton’s Food Writer Marker, draw cat faces on one side of the marshmallow.  Don’t worry if they don’t look perfect. From far away it will look fine and it’s what’s inside that really counts. Believe me, they are tasty!
2. Slice bananas into pieces.
3. Slice strawberries into pieces and also cut off the tip of each strawberry to resemble a cone/triangle shape. (This will be the top of the cat’s hat.)
4. Next, grab a Bamboo Skewer to begin layering the food in this order: marshmallow, strawberry slice, banana, strawberry slice, banana and top with the strawberry tip that looks like a hat top.
5. (Optional) Place a mini marshmallow or whip cream on the top of the hat (the top of the strawberry).
6. Repeat steps until done with all kabobs. Serve and enjoy with others!

How to keep fruit kabobs fresh overnight

To save time, make the night before serving. By coating the fruit kabobs in citric acid it will prevent browning and look fresher.

• Mix the lemon juice and cup of cold water in a spray bottle. Shake.
• Place the fruit kabobs flat on a clean surface. Spray the liquid on both sides of the kabobs.
• Store each fruit kabob in a sheet of plastic wrap. Lay on a plate or baking tray.
• Store in the frigerator. Serve within 12 hours.
• Refrigerate leftover lemon spray and use within 5 days.

More Dr. Seuss Activities for Kids

Love all things, Dr. Seuss? Be sure to check out this DIY Dr. Seuss crafts. These activities would be perfect for any Dr. Seuss party:

• The Lorax Jar – Teachers love this gift idea! They can store pens, pencils and markers on their desk.
• Dr. Seuss Food and Craft Ideas – Over 25 clever Dr. Seuss activities to do at home or at a party that include the classic Green Eggs and Ham!

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Dr. Seuss Snack: Cat in the Hat Fruit Kabobs

A delicious and clever Dr. Seuss party treat to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday!

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Ingredients

• Food Writer Marker - (Don't use a real marker. This is an edible marker!)

• Bananas

• Strawberries

• Bamboo Skewers - (I cut mine in half to get rid of the sharp tip and to make them shorter)
Marshmallows

• Lemon Juice - if you plan to serve these the next day to keep the bananas from browning here.

Instructions

Using Wilton's Food Writer Marker, draw cat faces on one side of the marshmallow.  Don't worry if they don't look perfect. From far away it will look fine and it's what's inside that really counts. Believe me, they are tasty!

Slice bananas into pieces.

Slice strawberries into pieces and also caught off the tip of each strawberry to resemble a cone/triangle shape. (This will be the top of the hat.)

Next, grab a Bamboo Skewer to begin layering the food in this order: marshmallow, strawberry slice, banana, strawberry slice, banana and top with the strawberry tip that looks like a hat top.

Repeat steps until done with all kabobs. Enjoy!