Healthy After School Ants on a Log Recipe Easy Peanut Butter Raisin Snack
A quick, easy, and nutritious snack combining crunchy celery, creamy natural peanut butter, and sweet raisins. Perfect for after school snacking or a light breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 celery stalks, fresh and crisp, washed and trimmed
- Natural peanut butter, 1 tablespoon (15 g) per celery stick, unsweetened and unsalted preferred
- Raisins, about 10-12 (15 g) per celery stick, plump and dark
- Optional: chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3s
- Optional: dash of cinnamon
- Optional: drizzle of honey (for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Rinse 4-5 celery stalks under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean towel. Trim the ends and cut each stalk into 4-5 inch pieces for easy handling.
- Use a spoon or butter knife to spread about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of natural peanut butter lengthwise along the groove of each celery stick. Aim for an even layer.
- Place about 10-12 raisins (roughly 15 g) spaced evenly on top of the peanut butter to resemble ‘ants on a log.’
- Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of chia seeds or flaxseeds over the top for a nutritional boost. Add a light dusting of cinnamon if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up the peanut butter and add crispness.
Notes
Use fresh, crisp celery for the best crunch. Soak celery in ice water for 20-30 minutes if limp. Stir natural peanut butter before spreading to maintain creamy consistency. Soak raisins in warm water for 5 minutes if dry. Assemble just before serving to avoid soggy celery. Do not freeze assembled snack as celery becomes mushy and peanut butter hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 celery stick with
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 68
- Sodium: 5070
- Fat: 810
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 1518
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 57
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