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Peanut Butterflies

This kid-friendly “peanut butterflies” recipe from the Medical City Children’s Hospital is a great after-school snack.

Peanut Butterflies
By Medical City Children’s Hospital

About this recipe:
Chef(s): Monica Soto, Jose Garcia, Colin Hodge
Location: Wylie HS 2015

Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 Granny Smith apple, medium
  • 2 celery sticks, 5-6 inches long
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 24 raisins

Preparation

  1. Core and slice apple into 8 wedges
  2. Cut celery sticks in half
  3. Spread peanut butter onto each celery stick
  4. Place celery sticks on plate
  5. Place an apple wedge on either side of celery sticks for the wings
  6. Place 3 raisins on each wing
  7. Share with a friend

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 120; fat 4g; saturated fat 1g; fiber 3g; sugar 13g

Recipe courtesy of Kids Teaching Kids (SM)

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