Simple Ants on a Log Recipe Easy Crunchy Sweet After School Snack
A quick and easy snack combining crisp celery, creamy peanut butter, and sweet raisins, perfect for after-school cravings and a healthy treat for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Celery ribs, fresh and crisp
- Peanut butter, creamy style (or almond/cashew/sunflower seed butter as alternatives)
- Raisins, plump and soft (golden raisins optional)
- Optional: honey drizzle
- Optional: chia seeds
- Optional: cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and trim celery ribs by rinsing under cold water, pat dry, cut off leafy ends, and trim any tough or stringy parts.
- Spread a generous layer of peanut butter (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) along the hollow side of each celery rib.
- Place 10-15 raisins evenly along the peanut butter to resemble ants on a log.
- Optionally drizzle honey or sprinkle chia seeds or cinnamon on top.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour to chill slightly.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for smooth spreading; warm peanut butter slightly if too thick. Remove celery strings with a vegetable peeler to avoid stringiness. Do not overcrowd raisins to maintain balance of texture and sweetness. Best served fresh but can be refrigerated up to 24 hours covered.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 celery ribs with p
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 11
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 6
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