Gluten-Free Ants on a Log
A playful and satisfying snack, these gluten-free Ants on a Log offer a delightful combination of creamy, crunchy, and sweet. Celery stalks are filled with a rich nut butter and topped with sweet raisins for a classic treat that's both fun to make and eat.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 5 minutes (5 min prep). It uses 4 ingredients — including celery, peanut butter or almond butter, raisins or dried cranberries — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Ants on a Log: When preparing this snacks recipe, when selecting peanut butter or almond butter, always choose brands that are gluten-free to prevent accidental exposure to gluten. Similarly, verify that raisins or dried cranberries are processed in a gluten-free facility. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Ants on a Log: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole food ingredients. Always ensure your nut butter and dried fruit are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Dry the celery well after washing so the nut butter sticks instead of sliding off.
- Spoon the nut butter into a small zip-top bag, snip a corner and pipe it neatly into the celery channels.
- Choose raisins or dried cranberries labeled gluten-free. Some dried fruit is dusted with flour to keep it from sticking.
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Check celery, peanut butter or almond butter, raisins or dried cranberries before they go into Gluten-Free Ants on a Log. When selecting peanut butter or almond butter, always choose brands that are gluten-free to prevent accidental exposure to gluten. Similarly, verify that raisins or dried cranberries are processed in a gluten-free facility. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
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