Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowls USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Add more meat alternates to your menu with this trendy cottage cheese recipe. It provides the perfect blend of sweet and tart.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION½ cup fruit½ oz meat alternate¼ oz eq grains (optional) SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 2¾ (about 13) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 lb 5½ oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 qt + ¼ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola (optional)
50 Servings
Weight
- 4 lb 4¾ oz (about 26) Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 lb 11 oz Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 1 lb 11½ oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- - - Granola (optional)
Measure
- 2 qt + ½ cup Kiwi, fresh, peeled, ¼" sliced* (gently wash kiwi under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Blueberries, fresh, whole* (gently wash blueberries under running water)
- 2 qt + ½ cup Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola (optional)
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Combine kiwi, blueberries, and strawberries in a large bowl. Toss to mix.
- Place ½ cup fruit in each bowl. Top with ⅛ cup (2 Tbsp) cottage cheese and 1 Tbsp granola (optional).
- Serve 1 bowl. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowls USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowl (without granola)
Calories 68
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 5mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Kiwi, fresh 2 lb 9 oz
Blueberries, fresh 1 lb 6½ oz
Strawberries, fresh 1 lb 15½ oz
50 Servings:
Kiwi, fresh 5 lb 1 oz
Blueberries, fresh 2 lb 13 oz
Strawberries, fresh 3 lb 15 oz
Notes
- Contains milk (cottage cheese) and wheat (granola, optional).
- Choking Risk: Granola and whole blueberries can be a choking risk for children under the age of 4.
- Adding optional ingredients will change the nutrition information and may change the CACFP crediting information.
- Cereal must not contain more than 6 grams of total sugars per dry ounce.
- For breakfast, you can credit the grains or meats/meat alternates in this recipe toward the reimbursable meal.
- Meats/meat alternates may be served in place of the entire grains component up to 3 times per week at breakfast in the CACFP.
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 6 lb 12 oz
Yield: 1 gal + 3 qt + ⅛ cup
50 Servings:
Weight: 13 lb 9 oz
Yield: 3 gal + 2 qt + ¼ cup