If you’re looking for a fun, healthy, and Snack for Kids idea, these Celery Critters are one of the cutest and easiest options you can make. They require no cooking, use simple ingredients, and instantly turn snack time into a playful and creative moment your kids will love.
This snack is perfect for lunchboxes, preschool snacks, after-school treats, or weekend kitchen fun. And the best part? Kids can help make them!
🧡 Why Kids Love These Celery Critters
- They’re colorful, cute, and shaped like little bugs
- Kids enjoy building them
- Great way to encourage healthy eating
- Perfect for picky eaters
- No cooking required
🥒 Ingredients You Need
- Celery sticks
- Peanut butter (or sunflower butter, cream cheese, etc.)
- Grapes
- Blueberries
- Apple slices
- Orange slices
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Edible candy eyes or chocolate dots
🧡 How to Make the Critters (Step-by-Step)
1. Prepare the celery base
Fill each celery stick with peanut butter or your preferred spread.
2. Add the “body”
Place fruits on top to create your critters:
- Grapes or blueberries for caterpillars
- Apple or orange slices for snails
- Cucumber slices for variation
- Cherry tomatoes for a ladybug effect
3. Give them eyes
Add edible eyes or tiny chocolate dots at the front to bring them to life.
4. Serve & Enjoy
Serve immediately for best taste and crunch.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use sunflower butter for nut-free schools
- Add small fruit pieces for extra color
- Let kids assemble their own critters for more fun
- Store in the fridge for a cold refreshing snack
⭐ Recipe Facts (Timing • Servings • Calories)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6–8 small critters (about 2 kids)
Calories per critter: ~45–55 kcal (varies by fruit & spread)
