How to make ants on a log

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar texture with slightly fewer calories.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor contrast.

Wash the celery thoroughly to remove dirt.

Cut off the dirty parts of the celery.

Cut the celery into smaller logs, approximately 3-4 inches long.

Open the peanut butter jar.

Scoop a generous amount of peanut butter with a spoon.

Spread the peanut butter into the groove of each celery log, making sure it sticks well.

If the celery is wet, dry it first to help the peanut butter stick better.

Use raisins to top the peanut butter on the celery logs, placing them evenly along the length.

Optionally, mention that you can use an icing bag to pipe peanut butter if making many logs.

Discuss using chocolate chips as an alternative topping if desired.

Equipment Needed

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Allergens