4 celery stalks, washed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
2 Tablespoons raisins
2 Tablespoons apricot bits or 6 dried apricots sliced into mini "worm-like" pieces
Insects on a Log
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Cut each celery stalk in half to make eight pieces.
- Spread the peanut butter in each piece of celery. These are your "logs." On top of the peanut butter, sprinkle the raisins ("baby ants") and apricots ("worms" or "larvae") straight from their measuring spoon. Serve two Insect-Infested Logs on each plate.
Recipe Category
30 minutes or less, 5 ingredients or less, Kid-friendly recipes
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Insects on a Log
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 celery stalks, washed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
2 Tablespoons raisins
2 Tablespoons apricot bits or 6 dried apricots sliced into mini "worm-like" pieces
Directions:
- Cut each celery stalk in half to make eight pieces.
- Spread the peanut butter in each piece of celery. These are your "logs." On top of the peanut butter, sprinkle the raisins ("baby ants") and apricots ("worms" or "larvae") straight from their measuring spoon. Serve two Insect-Infested Logs on each plate.
Nutrition Facts
4 serving per container
Serving size 1 stalk
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 17g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 180mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 19g | ||
| Includes 3g Added Sugars | 6% | |
| Protein 8g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 60mg | 4% | |
| Iron 3mg | 15% | |
| Potassium 671mg | 15% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.