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Bugs on a Log

Bugs on a Log
Makes: 1 Servings

Kids and adults can create their own combinations of the ingredients for a fun and healthy snack activity.

Ingredients

  • "Logs"
  • 1 celery stalk, cut into 3 pieces
  • apple slices
  • carrot, sliced into 3 inch pieces
  • Spread
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, low-fat
  • "Bugs"
  • 1 tablespoon raisins, regular or golden
  • unsweetened whole grain cereal
  • peanuts, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Choose one "log" option and top with a spread.
  3. Sprinkle with a "bug."

Notes

Recipe cost and nutrient analysis are based on using celery, low-fat cream cheese, and raisins.

Learn more about:

Source:

National Network for Childcare

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3" celery log with spread and bugs
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 66
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Sodium 88 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 44 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 215 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 66
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 44 mg
Potassium 215 mg
Sodium 88 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 9 mg
Phosphorus 42 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 33 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 18 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 5 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1/4 cups