Description
Ants on a Log is a nostalgic, crunchy snack made with celery, peanut butter, and raisins. It’s quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and loved by kids and adults alike for its wholesome flavor and fun presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 celery stalks (fresh, crisp, washed and ends trimmed)
- 6 tablespoons creamy or crunchy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter, almond butter, or coconut-based spread for allergy-friendly versions)
- 3 tablespoons raisins (or dried cranberries, cherries, mini chocolate chips, or golden raisins for variations)
- Optional: cottage cheese (blended until smooth for spreading)
- Optional: chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, cinnamon, honey
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of 4-6 celery stalks. Pat dry and slice each stalk into 3-4 inch pieces.
- Using a butter knife or spreader, fill the groove of each celery piece with about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (or alternative spread).
- Sprinkle about 1/2 tablespoon of raisins along each celery log, spacing them out like ‘ants.’ Press gently to adhere.
- Arrange finished logs on a serving platter or plate. Optionally, garnish with cinnamon or a drizzle of honey.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. For parties, set up a DIY snack bar with various spreads and toppings.
Notes
For best crunch, use fresh celery and serve logs cold. Swap spreads and toppings for allergy-friendly or seasonal variations. Prep ahead by storing logs in the fridge, covered tightly. If celery is limp, soak in ice water for 10 minutes. Let kids help assemble for a fun, interactive snack.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 log
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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