Healthy Rainbow Ants on a Log Snack Cups: Easy 10-Minute Recipe
A fun and colorful twist on the classic ants on a log snack, made with celery, peanut butter, raisins, and rainbow sprinkles. Ready in under 10 minutes, these snack cups are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school treats, or playdates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Celery stalks, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Creamy peanut butter (e.g., Skippy or Justin’s)
- Raisins (regular or golden)
- Rainbow sprinkles (long jimmies kind)
- Optional: Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep the celery (2 minutes): Wash the celery stalks thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry. Cut each stalk into 2-inch pieces (about 4 pieces per stalk). Leave a little bit of leaves attached if desired.
- Prepare the filling (1 minute): If peanut butter is refrigerated, let it come to room temperature. Stir in a small bowl. If too thick, microwave for 10 seconds until spreadable.
- Assemble the logs (3 minutes): Using a butter knife, spread a generous layer of peanut butter (about 1/4 inch deep) into the groove of each celery piece.
- Add the ‘ants’ (2 minutes): Press 3-4 raisins into the peanut butter on each piece, arranging them in a line.
- Add the rainbow (1 minute): Sprinkle a pinch of rainbow sprinkles over the top of each piece.
- Assemble the cups (1 minute): Stand the filled celery pieces upright in small paper cups (3-4 pieces per cup).
Notes
For best results, add sprinkles just before serving to prevent stickiness. Celery can be prepped a day in advance and stored separately in the fridge. If celery is limp, soak in ice water for 10 minutes to crisp. For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or cream cheese. For lower sugar, use unsweetened dried cranberries instead of raisins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
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