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Harvest Ants-on-a-Log Snack Boxes

Est. Cost: $8.98 | $2.25 per person

Estimated cost based on featured sale items only. Does not include common pantry staples (oil, salt, spices, etc.).

Healthy & LightEasyPrep: 15 minServes: 4

A back-to-school twist on the classic snack — crunchy veggies, peanut butter, and craisins packed into grab-and-go boxes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Mini Cucumbers or Celery Sticks (On Sale: $1.99)

  • 1 jar Skippy Peanut Butter (On Sale: $4.99)

  • 1 pkg Ocean Spray Craisins (On Sale: 2/$4)

  • 4 small snack boxes or containers

Directions

Step 1: Wash and cut celery or mini cucumbers into 3-inch sticks.

Step 2: Spread peanut butter into the groove of each stick.

Step 3: Top with a line of craisins to look like little "ants."

Step 4: Pack into snack boxes for a fun, back-to-school lunch or after-school snack.

Chef's Tip: Make a big batch on Sunday and portion into boxes for grab-and-go school lunches all week.

Save by using Buy peanut butter and craisins now while on sale — both keep well in the pantry for weeks of lunches. and Serve with A piece of fruit and a cheese stick for a balanced lunchbox..

Sale Prices Valid August 23, 2026 to August 29, 2026

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