Elevate your snack game with "Little Bumps on a Log," a delightful twist on a classic childhood treat. This easy no-cook recipe combines crisp celery with creamy peanut butter or cream cheese, topped with playful textures like raisins, mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Perfect for busy afternoons or as a kid-friendly appetizer, these bite-sized snacks are ready in just 15 minutes and offer a customizable balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy. Whether you're looking for healthy snack ideas, creative finger foods, or quick appetizers, "Little Bumps on a Log" is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Wash the celery stalks thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Trim the ends of the celery stalks and cut each stalk into 3- to 4-inch-long sections.
Using a butter knife, spread peanut butter onto half of the celery sticks, filling the groove in the middle evenly.
Spread cream cheese onto the remaining celery sticks, using the same method to ensure an even layer.
Top the peanut butter-filled celery sticks with raisins, mini chocolate chips, or a mix for variety, pressing gently so they adhere.
Top the cream cheese-filled celery sticks with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, or any desired combination of toppings.
Arrange the prepared celery sticks on a serving plate and enjoy immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Calories |
848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 979 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.