Best 11 Ants On A Log Recipes

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"Ants on a log" is a classic and fun snack that is easy to make and enjoyed by both kids and adults. This delightful snack consists of celery stalks filled with peanut butter and topped with raisins or other dried fruits, resembling ants crawling on a log. Not only is it a tasty treat, but it also offers a healthy combination of nutrients from the celery, peanut butter, and dried fruits. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack, a fun activity to do with the kids, or a healthy alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth, "ants on a log" is a perfect choice.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ANTS ON A LOG



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The classic after-school snack made with protein-rich peanut butter gets a bit of a twist with a few new varieties. Learn how to make six different ants on a log snacks that your kids will absolutely love!

Provided by Jamielyn Nye

Categories     Snacks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 celery sticks
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Rinse off celery sticks and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut each stick in half.
  • Spread peanut butter in the cavity of each celery stick.
  • Press raisins on top of peanut butter. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ant on a log, Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

ANTS ON A LOG



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Using assorted dried fruit adds a colorful twist to this classic after-school snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
2 celery stalks, trimmed
1/4 cup assorted small dried fruit (such as cherries, cranberries, raisins, or currants)

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese inside the hollow of each celery stalk. Arrange dried fruit on top, and cut celery in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

ANTS ON A LOG RECIPE



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A delicious, healthy and fun snack to make with your kids. Easily adapted to suit tastes.

Provided by Amy Whiteford

Categories     Breakfast / Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 Celery Sticks (*SEE NOTE 1)
1/4 cup Peanut Butter (*SEE NOTE 2)
30 Raisins (*SEE NOTE 3)

Steps:

  • Wash the celery sticks and cut each stick in half.
  • Add peanut butter into the concave part of each celery stick and spread.
  • Push raisins into the peanut butter to represent "ants"

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANTS ON A LOG



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This is a fun snack that kids can make. It consists of artfully arranged celery, peanut butter, and raisins.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Quick and Easy

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 stalks celery
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Cut the celery stalks in half. Spread with peanut butter. Sprinkle with raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ANTS-ON-A-LOG CAKES



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We turned a classic childhood snack into a big treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 16-ounce (family-size) frozen pound cakes
2 16-ounce tubs white frosting
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Green and yellow food coloring
12 pitted prunes

Steps:

  • Trim the long sides of each pound cake at an angle using a serrated knife. Use the knife to carve out a 1/2-inch-deep, 2 1/2-inch-wide channel down the center of each cake.
  • Cover the cakes with the frosting, leaving the bottom of the channel unfrosted. Use the back of a fork to make grooves in the frosting. Put the cakes in the freezer until the frosting sets, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the peanut butter filling: Beat the butter and peanut butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar on low speed until smooth. Set aside.
  • Mix a few drops of green food coloring in a small bowl with a drop of yellow food coloring and a splash of water. Brush onto the frosting. Adjust the color with more food coloring or water as needed.
  • Spread the peanut butter filling into the channel in each cake using the back of a spoon.
  • Arrange the prunes on top of the peanut butter filling.

ANTS ON A LOG RECIPE



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Go marching towards this delicious Ants on a Log Recipe made with red seedless grapes and tasty creamy cheese. This Ants on a Log Recipe could not be easier or tastier - Hurrah! Hurrah!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 stalks celery, cut into 3 pieces
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
9 seedless red grapes, cut lengthwise in half

Steps:

  • Spread celery with cream cheese spread.
  • Top with grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8385 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

ANTS ON A LOG



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Make and share this Ants on a log recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Monkeygirl1628

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 ants on a log

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 celery ribs
4 tablespoons peanut butter
16 raisins

Steps:

  • Take each celery stick and put 1 Tbs of peanut butter on each one.
  • Stick four rasins on each celery stick.
  • Dig in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 105.7, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.3

ANTS ON A LOG



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Get creative for snack time with Ants on a Log! This classic kid-friendly snack gets elevated with the help of cream cheese in lieu of peanut butter. Your kids will love Ants on a Log after school or on the weekend!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Birthday Party Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 stalks celery, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Honey Pecan Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Fill celery with cream cheese spread.
  • Top with raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

ANTS ON A LOG



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I used to eat this when I was in girl scout camp. the kids loved them and so do I. I'm using estimated amounts so you can put as much or as little as you want in them.

Provided by Babybuttons

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 stalks celery, cut in half
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon cream cheese
32 raisins

Steps:

  • wash celery sticks and cut in half, giving you 8 sticks in total.
  • spread 4 sticks with peanut butter and the other 4 with cream cheese and top with raisins.
  • Dig in and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 61.5, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.7

ANTS ON A LOG CELERY SALAD



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A sophisticated take on the beloved children's snack of celery with peanut butter and raisins, this salad is a study in textures with chewy dates, crisp apple, and fresh herbs.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Summer     Side     Salad     Celery     Apple     Shallot     Peanut     Date     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Produce
10 celery stalks
1 Granny Smith apple
1 small shallot
1 cup packed mint or basil leaves
Pantry
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
¾ cup roasted, salted peanuts
8 Medjool dates

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Slowly stream in 3 tablespoons olive oil, whisking constantly until well combined. Season with salt.
  • Pluck off any leaves from 10 celery stalks and set aside. Thinly slice the celery on the bias; add it to the dressing.
  • Cut out the core of 1 apple by cutting off 4 lobes around it. Arrange the lobes cut-side down on a cutting board and thinly slice them crosswise into half-moons.
  • Thinly slice 1 small shallot crosswise into rings.
  • Coarsely chop ¾ cup roasted, salted peanuts or crush them with the bottom of a mug or glass measuring cup. Add the apple slices, shallot rings, and crushed peanuts to the bowl.
  • Tear the dates into smaller pieces, discarding the pits; add them to the bowl along with 1 cup mint leaves and the reserved celery leaves.
  • Serve: Toss everything well to coat in the dressing. Season with salt until it tastes really delicious and serve immediately

ANTS ON A LOG SPREAD



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I make this snack as a protein pick-me-up. It reminds of "Ants on a Log" from my childhood, and it's great on an English muffin or apple slices. -Lisa Hummitsch, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Miniature whole wheat bagels or apple slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the celery, raisins and peanut butter. Serve with bagels or apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose a creamy and flavorful peanut butter: This is the star of the show, so make sure it's something you enjoy. Look for a peanut butter that is smooth and has a rich, nutty flavor.
  • Use fresh celery sticks: Celery sticks that are crisp and crunchy will hold up better and provide a nice contrast to the creamy peanut butter.
  • Cut the celery sticks into uniform sizes: This will help them look more appealing and make it easier to eat them.
  • Fill the celery sticks generously with peanut butter: Don't be shy with the peanut butter! The more peanut butter, the better.
  • Top with raisins or other dried fruit: This adds a touch of sweetness and crunch to the ants on a log.
  • Get creative with your toppings: You can also use other toppings, such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even crumbled bacon.
  • Serve immediately: Ants on a log are best enjoyed fresh. If you make them ahead of time, the celery sticks may get soggy.

Conclusion:

Ants on a log is a classic snack that is easy to make and fun to eat. It's a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables, and it's also a healthy and satisfying snack for adults. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a delicious and nutritious snack that everyone will enjoy.

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