No-Cook Ants on a Log

Name: No-Cook Ants on a Log
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces; 1/2 cup peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter); 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

The classic kid snack — celery with peanut butter and raisins. No microwave, no cooking, no mess. Perfect for toddlers learning to eat independently.

PROTEIN 5g

CALORIES 160

P:E RATIO 3.1

TIME 10m

YIELD 4

Celery sticks filled with peanut butter and dotted with raisins arranged on a colorful plate

P:E 3.1

ELITE DENSITY

8 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces PRODUCE

1/2 cup peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter) DAIRY

1/4 cup raisins FLAVOR

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional) FLAVOR

Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Celery stays crunchiest if stored separately.
Batching: Use sunflower seed butter for nut-free classrooms.
Reheat: Serve cold. No reheating needed.

EXECUTION STEPS

THE MACRO PREP

Cut celery stalks into 3-inch pieces.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

Fill each celery piece with peanut butter using a butter knife.

VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ

Press raisins and/or chocolate chips into the peanut butter.

THE ASSEMBLY

Arrange on a plate or in containers.

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