Ants on a Log
A beloved childhood classic that's as fun to make as it is to eat! Crisp celery stalks are filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with raisins — the 'ants' — for a snack that's nutritious, no-cook, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a playful appetizer kids can assemble themselves.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 1 min · Total 11 min
American · Snack · Lunch
Ingredients
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6 stalks celery washed, trimmed, and cut into 3-inch pieces
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter natural or regular, at room temperature for easy spreading
regular peanut butter
0.25 cup raisins the 'ants'
2 tbsp honey drizzle over peanut butter for extra sweetness
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips swap for or mix with raisins
2 tbsp sunflower seeds adds crunch and extra nutrition
2 tbsp granola sprinkle on top for texture
2 tbsp dried cranberries colorful alternative to raisins
Equipment
Paper Towel
Plates
Knife
Cutting Board
Instructions
- Wash the @[Celery] stalks thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with #[Paper Towel]. Trim the leafy tops and the base of each stalk, then cut each stalk into 3-inch pieces (you should get about 3–4 pieces per stalk).
- Using a #[Knife], spread a generous layer of @[Creamy Peanut Butter] into the curved hollow (the 'log') of each @[Celery] piece. Fill it evenly from end to end without overfilling — about 1–1.5 teaspoons per piece works well.
- Press @[Raisins] gently into the @[Creamy Peanut Butter] in a single line down the center of each piece, spacing them slightly apart so they look like little ants marching along the log. Use about 3–5 @[Raisins] per piece.
- Arrange the finished logs on a plate and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to ~[2 days]. If desired, drizzle with @[Honey] or add any optional toppings before serving.