Easy Ants on a Log with Sunflower Seed Butter: Best Healthy Snack
A quick and easy snack made with celery, creamy sunflower seed butter, and raisins. Perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a healthy treat that comes together in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 large celery stalks, washed and trimmed
- 1/2 cup creamy sunflower seed butter (recommended: SunButter Natural Creamy)
- 1/4 cup raisins (regular or golden)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the celery stalks thoroughly under cold running water, then pat dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
- Trim the ends of each celery stalk, cutting off the bottom and any leaves at the top.
- Cut each celery stalk into 3 to 4 inch pieces (2 inch pieces for smaller kids).
- Using a butter knife or small spatula, spread a generous layer of sunflower seed butter into the groove of each celery piece, about 1 tablespoon per 3-inch piece.
- Press 5 to 7 raisins into the sunflower seed butter along the length of each celery piece, pressing gently so they stick.
- Arrange the finished pieces on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, keep celery cold and use room temperature sunflower seed butter. If making ahead, assemble celery and sunflower seed butter up to 4 hours in advance, store in the refrigerator, and add raisins just before serving. To revive limp celery, soak in ice water for 15 minutes. For a thinner log, cut celery in half lengthwise before spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
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