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A classic, no-cook kids' snack that's crunchy, creamy, and sweet. Crisp celery sticks are filled with smooth peanut butter and dotted with raisin 'ants' for a fun and healthy treat ready in minutes.
Prepare the Celery: Wash the celery stalks thoroughly under cool running water. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Trim off the leafy tops and the tough white base of each stalk.
Cut the 'Logs': Cut each celery stalk into 3 equal pieces, approximately 3 to 4 inches long. These will be your 'logs'.
Fill the Logs: Using a small spoon or a butter knife, scoop about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of peanut butter and spread it evenly into the curved groove of each celery piece.
Add the 'Ants': Arrange 3-5 raisins in a single file line on top of the peanut butter on each log. Serve immediately for the best crunchy texture.
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A classic, no-cook kids' snack that's crunchy, creamy, and sweet. Crisp celery sticks are filled with smooth peanut butter and dotted with raisin 'ants' for a fun and healthy treat ready in minutes.
This american recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 228.46 calories per serving with 8.44g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack.
For a peanut-free version, use sunflower seed butter, almond butter, cream cheese, or even hummus for a savory twist.
Swap the raisins for other 'bugs' like dried cranberries, chocolate chips, pomegranate seeds, or blueberries.
Instead of celery, use crisp apple slices, carrot sticks, or hollowed-out mini cucumbers as the base.
Use cream cheese or hummus as the filling and top with black olive slices or capers instead of raisins.
This snack offers a great combination of carbohydrates for energy (raisins), healthy fats for brain function (peanut butter), and protein for satiety, keeping you full and energized.
Celery is an excellent source of dietary fiber and has a high water content, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and contributes to hydration.
Peanut butter is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to support heart health by helping to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood.
One serving of Ants on a Log (about 3 pieces) contains approximately 220-240 calories, depending on the amount of peanut butter used and the type of raisins.
Yes, it's a well-balanced and healthy snack. It provides fiber from celery, healthy monounsaturated fats and protein from peanut butter, and a quick source of energy from the natural sugars in raisins.
It's best served fresh to maintain the celery's crunch. However, you can wash and cut the celery sticks a day in advance and store them in an airtight container with a little water in the refrigerator. Assemble just before serving.
Sunflower seed butter is an excellent nut-free alternative that provides a similar taste and texture. Other great options include cream cheese, hummus, or a thick Greek yogurt spread.
For a smoother texture, you can use a vegetable peeler to lightly peel the outer, rounded side of the celery stalk. This removes the toughest strings.