topic Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack) in Recipes

Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

peacepoet — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:48 GMT

When my children were growing up, I made this recipe named "Ants on a Log."

Celery sticks

Peanut Butter

Raisons

1. Cut, trim, and wash the celery, cut into sticks

2. Spread peanut butter on the celery sticks

3. Put raisins on top of the peanut butter

My children enjoyed this snack, and the name is cute. (I, also, enjoy this snack.)

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

cjm61 — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:05:29 GMT

@peacepoet Haha, I have done that for years also. I make my own nut butter. But, if I really want to treat the kids I put mini chocolate chips on the "log". Oh, and I treat myself sometimes too.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

ECBG — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:06:06 GMT

Ants On A Log was a popular day care snack until they had to stop because of peanut allergies which can be very dangerous.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

PinkyPetunia — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:35:17 GMT

This is good with cream cheese instead of peanut butter.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

peacepoet — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:43:21 GMT

Cream cheese--excellent idea.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

peacepoet — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:44:45 GMT

Very good to note peanut allergies. Thank you.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

peacepoet — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:46:51 GMT

Chocolate chips--what a good idea. I will try it.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

ECBG — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:07:54 GMT

@peacepoet wrote:
Very good to note peanut allergies. Thank you.

@peacepoet

You're welcome. I have seen a child in anaphylactic shock from peanut butter. The ambulance was called. Very, very scary!

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

Sooner — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:22:16 GMT

I've had a lot of peanut butter on apple slices, crackers, triscuit, and just a spoon but prefer that without the celery and raisins!

A note about celery: I switched to only organic years ago and it is soooooo much better! Organic actually tastes a lot better in celery and a few other things.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

Carmie — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:34:52 GMT

I used to make this for my kids....made plenty for school for treat day too.

Can't do that any more because of allergies.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:48:20 GMT

This used to be a popular preschool snack at one time. I still enjoy peanut butter on celery, but skip the raisins.

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

Sooner — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:29:25 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
This used to be a popular preschool snack at one time. I still enjoy peanut butter on celery, but skip the raisins.

@JeanLouiseFinch I'm a big peanut butter on apple slices fan!

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

GenXmuse — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:00:45 GMT

Cute idea!

Re: Ants on a Log (Vegetable Snack)

peacepoet — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:54:16 GMT

Very scary, indeed. I hope all turned out okay.