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    The Butter Half / Seasonal Recipes / Back to School Recipes / Ants on a Log Recipe 3 Ways

    Ants on a Log Recipe 3 Ways

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Sep 4, 2019 • Modified: Mar 1, 2023 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ants on a Log is a classic kid snack. Upgrade the traditional peanut butter and raisins combo with some other healthy spreads and toppings. This is the new and approved Ants on a Log recipe 3 ways, so both kids and adults can enjoy an easy snack that is made in 5 minutes.

    (This post is created in partnership with HuePets, an app we love and use to help our kids eat their fruits and veggies.)

    This new and approved Ants on a Log recipe 3 Ways allows both kids and adults to enjoy an easy and healthy snack. Taking only 5 minutes to make, this classic kid snack can be upgraded by switching out the peanut butter and raisins with other healthy spreads and toppings! || The Butter Half #easysnacks #healthysnacks #kidssnacks #antsonalog #thebutterhalf

    Ingredients needed to make Ants on a Log 3 ways

    • Celery
    • Peanut butter
    • Raisins
    • Hummus
    • Pine nuts
    • Cottage cheese or cream cheese
    • Tomatoes

    This new and approved Ants on a Log recipe 3 Ways allows both kids and adults to enjoy an easy and healthy snack. Taking only 5 minutes to make, this classic kid snack can be upgraded by switching out the peanut butter and raisins with other healthy spreads and toppings! || The Butter Half #easysnacks #healthysnacks #kidssnacks #antsonalog #thebutterhalf

    Easy step by step instructions on how to make Ants on a Log

    Step 1: Cut the celery into pieces that are 3 inches in length.

    Step 2: Spread desired toppings into the crevice in the celery. I use peanut butter, hummus, and cottage cheese in this recipe.

    Step 3: Top with desired toppings. I pair raisins with peanut butter, pine nuts with hummus, and grape tomatoes with cottage cheese. 

    This new and approved Ants on a Log recipe 3 Ways allows both kids and adults to enjoy an easy and healthy snack. Taking only 5 minutes to make, this classic kid snack can be upgraded by switching out the peanut butter and raisins with other healthy spreads and toppings! || The Butter Half #easysnacks #healthysnacks #kidssnacks #antsonalog #thebutterhalf

    Helpful tips for preparing this easy snack

    • Prep ahead of time and cut the celery in bulk and keep in an airtight container. This cuts down on time when ready to prepare your Ants on a Log.
    • Swap peanut butter with almond butter if there is a nut allergy.
    • Get creative with toppings! This is an incredibly versatile snack that can be sweet or savory. Think of other spreads like yogurt, cream cheese, and various nut butters.

    This new and approved Ants on a Log recipe 3 Ways allows both kids and adults to enjoy an easy and healthy snack. Taking only 5 minutes to make, this classic kid snack can be upgraded by switching out the peanut butter and raisins with other healthy spreads and toppings! || The Butter Half #easysnacks #healthysnacks #kidssnacks #antsonalog #thebutterhalf

    Tips for helping kids eat fruits and veggies

    Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to make sure my kids are getting the nutrients they need from fruits and vegetables. This post is a great roundup of our favorites smoothies for kids. But I also like to create easy and fun snacks for them to enjoy, like this Ants on a Log recipe.

    We recently starting using an amazing app called HuePets to inspire my kids to eat their fruits and veggies with every meal. Guess what? IT WORKS!

    My kids scan their real time fruits and veggies in the app, and then it allows them to feed their Huey pet. As he grows, it unlocks coins and access to prizes and rewards, with the ultimate goal of empowering them to eat their fruits and veggies and understanding the importance of nutrition in a fun way.

    The app is totally FREE, so you should absolutely click here to download and try it out with your kids. The app is available for iOS and Android, FYI. It has been a GAME CHANGER at our house. They are also pre-selling limited edition Huey Bundle gift boxes. Click here to reserve yours.

    If you like this healthy snack recipe, try these too!

    • Goat Cheese and Basil Dip
    • Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta
    • Instant Pot Hummus
    • Homemade Cream Cheese
    • Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

    If you try these Ants on a Log, or any other recipe on the blog, please let me know how you liked it in the comments below. I absolutely love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook, for more nourishing recipes like this, and behind the scenes cooking and holistic wellness tips!

    Grab the recipe below. Enjoy!

    Pull back image of small hand grabbing celery with peanut butter and raisins

    Ants on a Log 3 Ways

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    Upgrade the traditional peanut butter and raisins combo with some other healthy spreads and toppings. This is the new and approved Ants on a Log recipe 3 ways, so both kids and adults can enjoy an easy snack that is made in 5 minutes.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 98kcal
    Cost: $5

    Ingredients

    • 3 stalks celery
    • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
    • 15 raisins
    • 2 tablespoon hummus
    • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
    • 2 tablespoon cottage cheese
    • 5 grape tomatoes

    Instructions

    • Cut the celery into pieces that are 3 inches in length, for a total of 9 pieces.
    • Use a butter knife to spread the peanut butter into 3 pieces of celery, hummus into 3 pieces of celery, and cottage cheese into 3 pieces of celery.
    • Top with desired toppings. I pair raisins with peanut butter, pine nuts with hummus, and grape tomatoes with cottage cheese. 
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Prep ahead of time and cut the celery in bulk and keep in an airtight container. This cuts down on time when ready to prepare your Ants on a Log.
    • Swap peanut butter with almond butter if there is a nut allergy.
    • Get creative with toppings! This is an incredibly versatile snack that can be sweet or savory. Think of other spreads like yogurt, cream cheese, and various nut butters. For toppings, think of any favorite fruit, vegetable or crunchy snack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
     

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    Hi, I'm Abbey! Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist | I healed my body using holistic nutrition and herbs. And I believe you can, too. Here you will find nourishing recipes and wellness tips for the family, as well as my herbal cookbook, Root & Nourish. Because you can achieve your ultimate wellness goals using plants and whole foods.

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