Thursday, August 23, 2012

*ANTS ON A LOG*


Makes a yummy snack that looks like ants sitting on a log. Excellent idea for a kids school lunch or simply for a healthy summer snack.

-Celery stems are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C with rich supplies...
of potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and plenty essential amino acids.
-Peanut butter is loaded with protein and “good” fats,
-Raisins contain fiber, anti-oxidants and help with bone growth.

celery sticks (cut about 3 inches long)
peanut butter
raisins

Spread the peanut butter on the celery stick.
Put the raisins on top of the peanut butter.
Enjoy with a friend.

*The traditional "Ants on a log" is celery, peanut butter and raisins. But since kids love this snack so much, here's a few ways to change it a little.

VARIATION:
-celery, peanut butter, and raisins or craisins (for red ants on a log)
-celery, peanut butter, a layer of honey, raisins
-celery, peanut butter, top with chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit pieces, granola, or different types of nuts.

-celery, cream cheese, paprika, roasted peppers and/or pine nuts
-celery, cream cheese, cinnamon, and craisins or dried blueberries or tiny chocolate chips or granola
-celery, cream cheese, chopped pineapple on top

-celery, Cheez Whiz

-celery, nutella, tiny marshmallows or nuts

-celery, almond butter, raisins

-celery, hummus, roasted peppers

-celery stuffed with chicken salad

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