Ants on a Log
A classic no-cook snack: celery sticks spread with peanut butter and topped with raisin "ants" - great for the youngest helpers.
Ages
3+
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 4 celery stalks
- ½ cup peanut butter (or sunbutter for nut-free)
- ¼ cup raisins
Steps
- 1
Wash the celery stalks and pat them dry.
- 2
Trim the ends off each stalk (an adult can help with this step).
- 3
Cut each stalk in half if you'd like shorter pieces.
- 4
Spread peanut butter (or sunbutter) into the curved groove of each celery stalk.
- 5
Press raisins into the peanut butter, lined up like little ants on a log.
- 6
Serve right away, or store in the fridge for up to a day.
Kids can help with:
- Washing the celery
- Spreading the peanut butter into the celery groove with a butter knife
- Placing the raisin "ants" on top
Tips & Notes
- Swap peanut butter for sunbutter or another allergy-friendly spread if needed.
- Try other toppings instead of raisins, like dried cranberries or mini chocolate chips, for a fun twist.
Contains: peanuts (or tree nuts, depending on spread used). Always check ingredient labels and adjust for your child's own allergies and dietary needs.