Ants on a Log

A crunchy, kid‑friendly classic that’s perfect for troop meetings, after‑school snacks, or trail food. Youth can mix spreads and toppings to create their own variations.

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Instructions:

  1. Prep Celery:
    • Wash celery and cut each stalk in half.
  2. Add Filling:
    • Spread nut butter, hummus, or cheese spread into the celery groove.
  3. Add Ants:
    • Arrange raisins on top of the filling.

Tip: For variations, try dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or sunflower seeds.

Recipe Links (External Sources):


Click Here -> To see information References:
  • Carpenter, Alice, et al. 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010, p. 75.
  • O’Sullivan, Michele. “Ants on a Log.” Allrecipes, https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23953/ants-on-a-log/. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
  • Takahama, Valerie, et al. How to Guide Girl Scout Daisies through 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010, p. 31.

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