Easy Preschool Ants on a Log Snack Cups
Quick and easy snack cups with celery, peanut butter, and raisins that preschoolers can help make. Perfect for busy afternoons, lunchboxes, and playdates.
- 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
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey (for children over 1 year)
- Optional: cream cheese or Greek yogurt for dairy-based version
Instructions
- Wash and dry the celery stalks thoroughly. Pat completely dry with a clean towel.
- Trim off the leafy tops and white base. Cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces (about 4-5 pieces per stalk).
- If peanut butter is thick, stir well or microwave for 8-10 seconds to soften. Optionally mix in cinnamon or honey.
- Using a butter knife or small spatula, spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter into the groove of each celery piece.
- Place 3-5 raisins on top of the peanut butter in each piece. Press gently so they stick.
- Stand the filled celery pieces upright in small snack cups or containers (4-5 pieces per cup).
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Best enjoyed within 8 hours.
Notes
For best results, dry celery thoroughly to prevent peanut butter from sliding. Use room-temperature peanut butter for easier spreading. Let kids place the raisins to build fine motor skills. For nut-free classrooms, use sunflower seed butter. Store assembled cups in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 celery pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4.5
- Protein: 8
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