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 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 hr
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 1 hr

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