🥬Ants on a Log
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This classic snack is crunchy, creamy, and fun to make! Little chefs can practice spreading and creating a healthy snack that looks just like tiny ants marching across a log.
Ingredients
- 3 celery stalks, washed
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup raisins
Allergy-Friendly Options
- Sunflower seed butter
- Soy nut butter
- Another nut-free spread approved by an adult
Optional Toppings
- Mini chocolate chips
- Dried cranberries
- Blueberries
- Cereal pieces
- Shredded coconut
Directions
- Wash your hands before you begin.
- Wash the celery stalks and pat them dry.
- Ask an adult to help cut the celery into smaller pieces if needed.
- Use a spoon or butter knife to spread peanut butter inside the celery “log.”
- Place raisins on top of the peanut butter to make the “ants.”
- Arrange your ants on a plate and enjoy your crunchy snack!
🌟 Little Chef Tips
- Line up your raisins to make a long parade of ants.
- Try different toppings and create your own version.
- Count how many “ants” are on each log before you eat them!
🧠 Skills You'll Practice
- 🥄 Spreading ingredients
- 🥒 Food preparation
- 🍎 Making healthy snack choices
- 🎨 Creativity and presentation
- 🔢 Counting and sorting
🧹 Clean-Up Challenge
Can you:
- Put the peanut butter away?
- Throw away celery scraps?
- Wipe the counter?
- Wash your plate and spoon?
Great chefs always help clean up their cooking space!
Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Servings: 3–4 snack logs
Difficulty: ⭐ Easy
🐜 Fun Food Fact
Celery is made mostly of water, which helps make it a cool and crunchy snack. Pairing it with peanut butter and raisins adds energy to help keep little chefs going all day!
🐜 Little Chef Challenge
Can you make a whole family of ants? Create:
- A tiny ant with one raisin
- A big ant with three raisins
- A rainbow ant trail using colorful toppings! 🌈