Ants on a log
Ants on a log is a classic American snack, typically made by spreading peanut butter or cream cheese on a celery stick and topping it with raisins or other small dried fruits. It's a playful, no-cook treat often associated with childhood and camp activities.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is a balanced mix of carbohydrates from the raisins and celery, and healthy fats and protein from the peanut butter. A standard serving (one celery stalk) provides a good source of fiber and vitamins, with a rough calorie count of around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The whimsical name 'Ants on a log' is a key part of its cultural appeal, making healthy eating fun for kids. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to combine a vegetable base with protein-rich nut butter and natural fruit sugars for a quick energy boost.
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