Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowls USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Add more meat alternates to your menu with this trendy cottage cheese recipe. It provides the perfect blend of sweet and tart.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup fruit
½ oz meat alternate
¼ oz eq grains (optional)
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

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 Carbohydrate 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