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    Home » Recipe » Appetizers

    Best Celery Snacks And Appetizers For kids And Adults

    Published: May 21, 2023 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Last Updated on May 21, 2023 by Sabrina Currie

    ‍Celery sticks make great snacks and appetizers. These easy recipes are delicious, nutritious and perfect for family gatherings. Most of these great ideas use basic ingredients that are easy to find and make. Read on and pick the perfect celery recipe to satisfy your craving!

    Tall collage of 4 celery recipes including creamy topped celery sticks, green celery juice, orange flecked cheese stuffed sticks and reindeer decorated celery topped with peanut butter and Nutella.
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    Celery is a great snack and it's a great way to get more vegetables into your diet. Low in calories and fat, it's packed with vitamins A, C and K. It's a great source of fiber and it's a great way to add flavor and crunch to your meals.

    Want more delicious and healthy snack ideas? Check out 35+ Easy Cucumber Snack Ideas or the 100 Best Snack Plate Ideas.

    Kid Friendly

    Kids often like simple recipes like celery sticks spread with cheese whiz, peanut butter or cream cheese. Have fun with them and take them up a level with these cute celery snacks.

    Peanut butter and Nutella stuffed celery decorated with pretzel antlers and candy eyes and red grape nose to look like Rudolph.
    Peanut Butter & Nutella Celery Reindeer Snacks
    These reindeer snacks are so cute and really easy to make. With peanut butter or Nutella, pretzels and candy eyes, Rudolph celery snacks are the perfect appetizer for kids during the holiday season.
    Rudolph Reindeer Snacks
    Peanut Butter & Nutella Celery Reindeer Snacks
    Celery Snail Snacks
    A snail snack is the perfect stuffed celery idea for kids who love fun shaped food. With peanut butter, apple and celery pieces, it's healthy and fun snack.
    Celery Snails
    Celery Snail Snacks

    Stuffed Sticks

    Keeping stalks of celery in your fridge is great for making last-minute appetizers. Celery keeps well, is versatile and makes a great healthy snack. Vegan cream cheese can be swapped for the regular cheese for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.

    Most of these easy recipes are gluten-free too, making them perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.

    Cream cheese mixture piped onto celery ribs.
    Whipped Feta Stuffed Celery
    Whipped feta celery is stuffed with a simple creamy filling made of feta cheese, cream, olive oil and fresh parsley for an easy and yummy snack with a zesty hearty crunch
    Whipped Feta Celery
    Whipped Feta Stuffed Celery
    Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery Sticks
    Everything bagel celery sticks are one of the easiest recipes ever! These are super tasty simple appetizers made with cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning. A great healthy snacks that's also keto and low carb friendly!
    Everything Bagel Snacks
    Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery Sticks
    Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery Sticks
    A quick and easy snack recipe these sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, ranch stuffed celery stalks are perfect for game day or a tasty school snack. Great to make ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Cheddar Bacon Celery
    Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery Sticks
    Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks (Keto friendly)
    For a spicy celery appetizer, try these easy buffalo chicken celery sticks. These little snacks will excite your taste buds and are great for a holiday party or just a delicious snack.
    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Celery
    Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks (Keto friendly)
    Crab Celery Sticks (Keto, Low Carb + Gluten Free)
    If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer that will impress your guests, look no further than these luxurious crab meat stuffed celery sticks. With just 5 ingredients, including cream cheese, garlic powder, crab meat, everything bagel seasoning and green onions, these tasty sooo good. A fantastic holiday party appetizer.
    Crab Stuffed Celery Sticks
    Crab Celery Sticks (Keto, Low Carb + Gluten Free)

    Celery Salad

    Salad makes a great snack and celery is refreshing, crisp and holds up well to being made ahead of time. Try the slightly sweet and creamy Waldorf or the crisp apple, celery and fennel salad for a satisfying snack.

    Close up of chicken salad in bowl showing cubes of chicken, halved grapes and celery slices in a creamy dressing with poppy seeds.
    California Chicken, Grape + Celery Salad
    Lightened up chicken salad with crispy celery and sweet grapes is a good snack to keep you energized throughout the day. Tis can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for lunch box snacks or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.
    Chicken + Celery Salad
    Close up of chicken salad in bowl showing cubes of chicken, halved grapes and celery slices in a creamy dressing with poppy seeds.
    Waldorf Salad
    A colorful crisp salad with crunchy slices of apple, plump grapes, ½" pieces of celery and chopped walnuts tossed in a mayo-based dressing, this Waldorf salad is a staple at potlucks and bbqs!
    Waldorf salad
    Waldorf Salad
    Apple Celery + Fennel Salad
    Sweet and savoury, crunchy and satisfying, this is the ultimate winter salad. Grainy mustard and honey combine for an addictive dressing and apple cider vinegar lends acidity.
    Apple Celery Salad
    Quick And Easy Apple Fennel Celery Salad With Grainy Mustard Dressing

    Dippers

    Don't forget simple veggies and dip! Celery ribs and dip is easy to make ahead, great for picnics and for pleasing fussy eaters too. Simple ingredients like fresh herbs, cracked black pepper and a splash of lemon juice or garlicky hummus make for flavourful dips that will elevate your fresh celery sticks.

    Celery and carrot sticks in white dishes.
    Celery + Vegetable Dip - A Nutritious and Effortless Appetizer
    Our vegetable dip recipe is super quick and easy to whip up. And the result is a creamy dip to accompany your fresh-cut vegetables.
    Celery + Dip
    Celery + Vegetable Dip - A Nutritious and Effortless Appetizer
    Easy Homemade Basil Aioli with Lemon and Garlic
    A delicious tangy and fresh sauce perfect for dipping veggies into or dressing a nicoise salad. Makes approximately 2 cups.
    Basil Aioli Dip
    Basil Anchovy Aioli To Dip Veggies
    Pale brown hummus on top of celery sticks.
    Hummus on Celery Sticks

    Use celery to dip into your favourite hot dip for crave worthy snacking.

    Celery rib dipped into bubbly hot cheddar cheese dip.

    In Juice + Smoothies

    All the nutrition and a ton of flavor in a refreshing glass of celery juice perfect for any celery lover. Start your day off with one of these great, healthy green drinks.

    Celery Cucumber Juice
    Fresh and light, this tasty celery cucumber juice is packed with healthy vitamins! Easy to make in a juicer or blender for a refreshing treat.
    Celery Cucumber Juice
    Celery Cucumber Juice
    Kale + Avocado Smoothie
    Ready for a healthy green smoothie? This kale and avocado smoothie is a super nutrient-packed smoothie--and it's full of fiber!
    Kale Avocado Smoothie
    Kale + Avocado Smoothie

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    About Sabrina Currie

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    Comments

    1. Kevin says

      May 21, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      Some great ideas! I always think the shape makes it perfect for dipping. I also like it chopped into tuna mayo to give it some crunch!

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie says

        May 21, 2023 at 2:40 pm

        Thanks Kevin. Yes to tuna salad with celery, and I like it in potato salad for crunch too!

        Reply

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