• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
​Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free®
  • About
    • About Me + The Blog
    • Become a Health Coach
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Nutrition
    • Beauty
    • Soul
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Smoothies, Juices, & Milks
    • Dessert
    • Chocolate
    • Popsicles
    • Dairy-Free
    • Vegan
    • Paleo
    • Egg-Free
    • Nut-Free
    • Bites & Mains
  • Gluten-Free Survival Guide
    • Celiac & Gluten-Free FAQ
    • Gluten-Free Restaurants + Grocery
    • Gluten-Free Bakeries
    • Hidden Gluten
    • Gluten-Free Food 101
    • Gluten-Free Dining Etiquette
    • Helpful Links and Resources
    • Gluten-Free Medications
    • Chronic Illness FAQ
    • General FAQ
    • Kitchen & Baking FAQ
  • Work with Me
    • Health Coaching
    • Intuitive Readings
    • Brand Collaborations
    • Contact
  • Shop
    • Ebook
  • Subscribe
Home » Lifestyle » Health & Nutrition

Ants On A Log - Creative Ways To Eat Celery

Published: Jan 30, 2016 · Modified: Jan 11, 2021 by Julie Rosenthal · Leave a Comment

Sharing is caring!

creative ways to eat celery logs

I feel like this is my cutest article ever!  I haven't even had an "Ants On A Log" snack since I was a kid, and I love celery!  For fun, I spent some time concocting some really creative ways to eat celery that I know will be enjoyed that are healthy and allergy-friendly for all of you guys!!

I remember when I used to come home from elementary school in Long Island as a kid and my healthy snack was waiting for me on the kitchen table.  Can you guess what it was? It was celery with cream cheese. Honestly, I hated it.  While all the other kids were eating their fruit roll-ups, I was stuck with celery, which was NOTHING like a fruit roll-up.  If I recall correctly, I would lick the cream cheese out of the log and leave the celery on the plate.  Isn't it funny what we remember from our childhood?

But now in my adult years I LOVE celery!  In fact it was one of my food sensitivities for like a year and I couldn't have it at all.  Once I was able to eat it again, I felt so blessed to have celery in my life!  It's perfect for salads and in green juices.  It's also one of the greatest veggies to use with dip!  Hello perfect snack!  Hello Ants On A Log.

But we have come a LONG way from just peanut butter on celery and cream cheese with raisins on celery, right?  I mean there are SO MANY ways to reinvent this past time snack.  So I have come up with 32 different ways to enjoy this veggie for both adults and kids!

At first I wasn't going to name the logs, thinking that was silly, but sure enough the fun names were pouring out of me and I decided all 31 versions had to have fun names.  It didn't take long, as I said, this was SUCH A FUN POST.

Without further ado, here are 32 ways to add a little jazz to your Ants On A Log:

  1. The Spa Log: Greek yogurt with cucumber slices. (drizzle of honey optional)
  2. The Classic Log: Creamy Peanut Butter. (or Almond Butter, or Cashew Butter)
  3. The Reinvented Classic Log: Crunchy Peanut Butter and apple slices.
  4. The Sunbutter Log: Sunflower Seed Butter with sunflower seeds.
  5. The Fall Harvest Log: Pumpkin Seed Butter with pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate chips.
  6. The Allergy-Friendly Log: Sunflower Seed butter or Pumpkin Seed Butter with raisins.
  7. The Cookie Log: Pumpkin seed butter with cinnamon, nutmeg, Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips and shavings of gluten-free graham crackers. (graham crackers are optional)
  8. The Oatmeal Cookie Log: Gluten-Free raw oats, dark chocolate chips and raisins.
  9. The Guacamole Log: Guacamole with black beans.
  10. The Caprese Log: Fresh melted Mozzarella cheese with tomato halves and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  11. The Breakfast Log: Almond Butter with gluten-free granola, gluten-free oats and dark chocolate chips.
  12. The PB&J Log: Peanut Butter with dried berries (of choice) or fresh blackberries.
  13. The Bloomingdales Log: Tuna salad with Mayo, chopped carrots and chickpeas.
  14. The Yom Kippur Log: Egg salad with fresh dill.
  15. The Bagel Log: Cream cheese with strawberry slices.
  16. The Rosh Hashana Log: Coconut yogurt with sliced apples and a drizzle of honey.
  17. The Fancy Log: Cream cheese wrapped with Prosciutto.
  18. The Cobb Salad Log: Avocado slices, turkey meat, corn, tomatoes and bacon (with or without ranch dressing).
  19. The Superbowl Log: Grilled Chicken, buffalo hot sauce and a drizzle of ranch or gluten-free blue cheese dressing.
  20. The Pizza Log: Warmed Marinara Sauce (Rao's), melted Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
  21. The Loaded Nachos Log: Melted Cheddar cheese, corn, black beans, guacamole, and salsa.
  22. The Mediterranean Log: Hummus with sun-dried tomatoes.
  23. The Nut Lover's Log: Your choice of Almond/Hazelnut/Peanut or Cashew butter with dark chocolate chips and crushed nut pieces.
  24. The Waldorf Salad Log: avocado, bacon, walnuts, chicken salad, red grape halves, dried cranberries and apple slices.
  25. Ladies Who Lunch Log: Tuna salad with diced fresh mango pieces.
  26. The Salty Sweet Tooth Log: Peanut butter, Pumpkin seeds, Mejool dates, dark chocolate chips and sea salt.
  27. The Vegan Dessert Log: Cashew cream, dark chocolate chips, shredded almonds and coconut pieces.
  28. The Snob Log: Melted Brie, prosciutto, sliced Medjool dates and a drizzle of raw honey.
  29. The Fruity Lovers Log: Dried coconut, dried mango, dried apricot, dried cherries, dried cranberries with coconut yogurt or Ricotta cheese and a honey drizzle.
  30. The Tropical Vacation Log: Coconut yogurt or Coconut Butter with fresh mango or pineapple pieces and shredded coconut.
  31. The Salty Peanut Butter Log: Peanut Butter with salty peanuts.
  32. The Tahini Log: Tahini (Sesame Butter) and Hummus with Sesame seeds.

GLUTEN-FREE TIPS:

**Make sure all sweets and treats like dried fruit, chocolate chips and food products are 100% gluten-free.  Here are some brands I trust.

Nuts.com has a certified gluten-free section that tests at up to 10ppm of gluten for nuts, seeds and dried fruit.  They are really helpful over the phone if you get confused on the website. Look for the GF that is surrounded by a Circle.  That means certified.

Bob's Red Mill has a separate dedicated gluten-free facility that tests at 20ppm of gluten for their Oats.  Make sure what you buy from Bob's is gluten-free.  The only seeds that are gluten-free at Bob's are flax and chia.  All other seeds, and coconut shreds are NOT made in the gluten-free facility.

I like Purely Elizabeth for granola.

I like Rao's for Marinara sauce.

I like So Delicious Unsweetened or Anita's for Coconut yogurt.

 

I hope you enjoyed my creative snack ideas, and if you have any additional ideas that I may have missed, I'd love to hear them in the comments below!

Love & Celery Logs!

More Health & Nutrition

  • Gluten-free garlic knot pasta
    Favorite Gluten-Free Foods
  • best wellness blogs 2019
    Best Wellness Blogs of 2019!
  • Breaking Vegan
    REVIEW: Breaking Vegan Book by Jordan Younger
  • soul talk: nutrient absorption
    Health Talk: Nutrient Absorption

Subscribe to the Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free Newsletter!

and get FREE recipes, product recs, and wellness tips straight to your email inbox.


Like Goodie? Wanna fall in love? Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration.


Medical Disclaimer: All recipes and articles on this site are always 100% gluten-free.  Always check product ingredient lists, as ingredients can change.  This blog is not intended to be used as professional medical advice. This blog's information and statements regarding health claims are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  You should always consult a doctor before changing your diet, exercise, and supplement routine.  You are ultimately responsible for your health!  

 

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter


Hi, I'm Julie!  A former gluten-eating, sugar junkie turned holistic nutritionist.  I create healthy, clean eating, gluten-free recipes, and desserts to nourish your body and soul.  My goal is to make gluten-free living healthy, delicious, joyous, and as easy as possible for you!

Save

Want More Deliciousness?

Subscribe now and get recipes & exclusive tips delivered to your inbox!

Blender Juices ebook

Recent Posts

  • Cantaloupe Mint Gelato Smoothie {dairy-free, nf}
  • Lovers Lane Smoothie {df, vegan}
  • Carrot Cake Raw Slice {nf, vegan}
  • Paleo Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
  • Carrot Cake Moon Milk
  • Favorite Gluten-Free Foods
  • Best Gluten-Free Breakfast Parfait Recipes {vegan}
  • Soul Talk: Your Flaws
  • Paleo 30-Second Chocolate Sauce

Amazon Associates Disclosure

This website contains Amazon affiliate links.  As an Amazon Associate, I can earn from qualifying purchases that won't change your price but will share some commission.

 

Shop My Favorite Vitamix!

Recipe Contributor:

my finding vegan gallery

 

Top 40 New York Food Blogs

Top 100 Gluten-Free Blogs


gluten free blog network directory

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About Julie
  • My eBook
  • Privacy Policy and Disclaimer

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! and never miss a RECIPE or Wellness tip!

Contact

  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • IG

Connect

Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases that won't affect your cost.


Copyright © 2010-2024 Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free® is a U.S. Trademarked Brand