Variations on Ants on a Log

Variations on Ants on a Log

Peanut butter and raisins aren’t the only delicious toppings for celery. Here are some variations on Ants on a Log. You can even offer an “Ants on a Log bar,” like a salad bar, and have everyone create their own unique snacks.

Ants on a Log Variations

  • Cream cheese and peas
  • Strawberry cream cheese and dried cranberries
  • Hummus & pretzel sticks
  • Peanut butter and chocolate chips
  • Chocolate-hazelnut spread and dried fruit
  • Guacamole and black beans

Peanut butter replacements

  • Any other nut or seed butter
  • Ranch dressing
  • Honey

Raisin replacements

  • Dried cranberries
  • Other dried fruits
  • Olives
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Nuts
  • Banana slivers
  • Grapes
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Candied ginger
  • Granola
  • Shredded coconut