Bugs on a Log 6 Ways

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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:

1. Spread 1 tsp peanut butter on each celery stick.
2. 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:

1. Spread 1 tsp crunchy peanut butter on each celery stick.
2. 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:

1. Spread 1 tsp almond butter on each celery stick.
2. 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:

1. Spread 1 tsp cashew butter on each celery stick.
2. 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:

1. Spread 1 tsp sun butter on each celery stick.
2. 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:

1. Spread 1 tsp crunchy almond butter on each celery stick.
2. 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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