Celery makes a wonderful snack, but your kids may not be to excited about it. It really doesn’t have much flavor, which can be a turn off for kids. However, there are some pretty awesome celery recipes for kids out there.
Celery Recipes for Kids
If you’ve never used made ants on a log for your children, you really need to. Not only is it super easy to do, but your kids will love it. All you need to do is add some peanut butter to the inside of a piece of celery and then top with raisins. If your kids have a peanut allergy, try using almond or cashew butter instead.
This recipe is a no-brainer. If your kids love apples and grapes, they are going to love this salad. This salad is loaded with grapes, chopped apples, celery, and walnuts. It’s all mixed together with a delicious, yet easy to make, salad dressing. This makes a great snack, lunch, or you could add grilled chicken to the top to make it a full meal for dinner.
Do you kids love juice? This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. The carrots and apple add sweetness and help mask the flavor of the celery. This is a much healthier option than any juice you’ll buy in the store. When you make juice right before it’s consumed, you’re getting many more nutrients from the juice. The pulp can also be used in muffins for an added nutritional boost.
If your kids love buffalo chicken, they are going to love this salad. Not only does it contain celery, but it also has lettuce, carrots, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes. You’ll want to use a gluten free salad dressing, preferably homemade. This salad is so easy to make and sure to become a family favorite.
Last, but not least, this chicken salad recipe gives your kids a lunch option that is loaded with celery, grapes, chicken, and walnuts. This is good on its own or on gluten free bread. There are also variations listed so that you can make it in a few different ways.
Celery may not be exciting on its own, but your kids are going to love these creative recipes. Best of all, you’ll be getting more vegetables into your kids diet without any complaints – Win!
How do you like your celery?
