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You’ve heard of Ants on a Log, right? Well, Bugs on a Log 6 Ways is just using different nut butters and dried fruit to create a fun snack. Bugs on a log are one of my favorite snacks. They are a great protein filled snack with just a bit of sweetness. Bugs on a log 6 ways are very simple to make. All you need is celery sticks, a nut butter, and a dried fruit.
I started making Bugs on a Log 6 Ways trying to get the girls to try new veggies. I’ve always enjoyed the crunchy celery with peanut butter combo. But I thought adding a wee bit of dried fruit might help encourage them to eat the celery.
Bugs on a Log 6 Ways

Black Ants on a Log
Ingredients:
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 12 raisins
Directions:
- Spread 1 tsp peanut butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 4 raisins.
Red Ants on a Log
Ingredients:
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP crunchy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 12 Craisins
Directions:
- Spread 1 tsp crunchy peanut butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 4 Craisins.

Blue Beetles on a Log
Ingredients:
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 12 dried blueberries
Directions:
- Spread 1 tsp almond butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 4 dried blueberries.
Ladybugs on a Log
Ingredients:
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 9 dried strawberries
Directions:
- Spread 1 tsp cashew butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 3 dried strawberries.

Caterpillars on a Log
Ingredients:
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP sun butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 9 slices of dried apples, peaches, or pears
Directions:
- Spread 1 tsp sun butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 2-3 pieces of dried apples, peaches, or pears.
Slugs on a Log
Ingredients:
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP crunchy almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 6 slices of dried dates, figs, or prunes
Directions:
- Spread 1 tsp crunchy almond butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 2-3 pieces of dried dates, figs, or prunes.
My Bugs on a Log 6 Ways are perfect when you need a sweet snack. They travels well in containers with lids. Bugs on a Log 6 ways makes a great snack for hiking, movies, or traveling in the car.
What’s your favorite bug on a log combo?
Have a great day!
Brandi
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Bugs on a Log 6 Ways
Ingredients
Black Ants on a Log
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 12 raisins
Red Ants on a Log
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP crunchy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 12 Craisins
Blue Beetles on a Log
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 12 dried blueberries
Ladybugs on a Log
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP cashew butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 9 dried strawberries
Caterpillars on a Log
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP sun butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 9 slices of dried apples, peaches, or pears
Slugs on a Log
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 TBSP crunchy almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 6 slices of dried dates, figs, or prunes
Instructions
Black Ants on a Log
- Spread 1 tsp creamy peanut butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 4 raisins.
Red Ants on a Log
- Spread 1 tsp crunchy peanut butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 4 Craisins.
Blue Beetles on a Log
- Spread 1 tsp almond butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 4 dried blueberries.
Ladybugs on a Log
- Spread 1 tsp cashew butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 3 dried strawberries.
Caterpillars on a Log
- Spread 1 tsp sun butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 2-3 pieces of dried apples, peaches, or pears.
Slugs on a Log
- Spread 1 tsp crunchy almond butter on each celery stick.
- Top each celery stick with 2-3 pieces of dried dates, figs, or prunes.
Looking for more snack recipes? Check out my Recipes: Snacks board on Pinterest.

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