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Bugs on a Log

Bugs on a Log

257 Ratings
257 Ratings
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Bugs on a Log
Makes: 1 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 60
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Sodium 68 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 34 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 149 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 60
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 8 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 34 mg
Potassium 149 mg
Sodium 68 mg
Copper 40 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 6 mg
Phosphorus 36 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 28 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 9 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 4 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups

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