What I love most about this recipe is that is brings me back to my childhood. And, now that I have a child I can live vicariously through him while enjoying these delicious takes on stuffed celery. If you don’t like any of the flavor mash ups presented feel free to make your own and share with us in the comments section below!
Kid Friendly Low Carb Snacks!
Whether you’re an adult or a kid, eating snacks made for kids is always fun. It can be hard getting your children to eat something healthy so why not take a healthy snack and put a yummy twist on it. Here are some great ideas to share with your family:
If your kids won’t eat them I’m sure you will hehe. My personal favorite is the low carb granola that can be made in bulk for snacks all week long. It’s also great for topping your favorite low carb yogurt or eating with macadamia nut milk as a cereal replacement!
Pick Your Stuffers
One of the best parts aside from eating the stuffed celery is deciding what to stuff them with! You can gt your kids involved too. The only rule of thumb we use is play around with the textures – you can see that the three we’ve made have a creamy and crunchy combo!
If you want some more ideas try out:
- peanut butter and chopped up berries
- almond butter and bacon (sweet and salty)
- mayo and chicken (a fun twist on chicken salad)
- almond butter and sunflower seeds
Mix And Match Textures
Mouth feel is everything these days! If it doesn’t taste good and feel good in your mouth what’s the point in eating it?! Okay, i’m joking, but mouth feel is definitely important in my opinion. It is the technical term for the texture of our a food in your mouth and it can play a big role in how we perceive a food or dish!
If you want your kids to eat more veggies and enjoy healthier snacks like these stuffed celery, ensuring good mouth feel can make healthy snacking a positive experience. I know that rings true for me! Sometimes I don’t want to eat the beef liver because, well, it doesn’t taste good, but sauteing it with some onion and bacon to enhance the mouth feel sure helps me get it down!
Stuffed Celery
Not only the perfect after school snack for your kids, but also great for game day or board game night appetizers at home! You can make a little stuffed celery bar with all kinds of spreads and toppings so people can create their own.
More Low Carb Appetizers
Even when football season is over there is reason to get all your friends together and hang out around food! If you need more low carb appetizer options to entertain your high carb friends without them even knowing they are staying low carb, try our:
Stuffed Celery Three Ways
What You Need:
- electric mixer
Ingredients:
Cream Cheese and Bacon
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp heavy cream
- 3 tbsp bacon pieces
Goat Cheese and Pimentos
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp diced pimentos
Almond Butter and Sunflower Seeds
- 3 stalks celery
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
Instructions:
Cream Cheese and Bacon
- In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and cream together (add additional cream for a creamier texture).
- Stuff celery with cream cheese mixture, using a piping bag with tip if you have one. Sprinkle with bacon pieces. and serve.
Goat Cheese and Pimentos
- Stuff celery with goat cheese mixture,using a piping bag with tip if you have one. Sprinkle with pimientos and serve.
Almond Butter and Sunflower Seeds
- Stuff celery with almond butter, using a piping bag with tip if you have one. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.
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Notes
Serving Size: 6 stuffed celery (2 of each) **Each stalk can be cut into two making 6 stuffed celery per ingredient group!
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
