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ants on a log 2.0 cucumber circles
This spin on a classic childhood snack These flavorful, easy-to-assemble,
is easily adjustable based on dietary bite-sized snacks are great midday or
restrictions, allergies, and preferences. as appetizers.

Number of servings: 6-8 Number of servings: 20
Prep time: 10 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: none Cook time: none

1 head of celery washed, with stalks cut 1 large cucumber, sliced into circles
horizontally into 3 equal pieces (and peeled as desired)
1 jar of peanut butter or 1 container of light cream 1 container of flavored hummus
cheese or vegan cream cheese with chives such as roasted red pepper
3 tbsp cocoa powder (if using peanut butter) 1 bag of unsalted, roasted cashews
1-2 small boxes of raisins (if using peanut butter) (or any kind of nut)

Arrange celery with openings face up on a Arrange cucumber circles flat on a serving
serving plate. If using peanut butter, place about plate. Place about 1 tbsp of hummus on
a ½ cup into a small bowl and mix in cocoa each, then add a cashew on top. Top with
powder. Then, spread this into the openings parsley and/or serve on an everything
of the celery, top with raisins, and serve. If bagel for extra flare.
using cream cheese, spread cream cheese
into openings and serve. Add fresh chives,
paprika, or hot sauce, as desired. Serve as is
or enjoy the topping on an everything bagel.

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