Apples and Almond Butter -
USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Pair crisp apple slices with creamy almond butter for a naturally sweet snack. CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION½ cup fruit½ oz eq meat alternateSource: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
Quantity
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
Quantity
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
Quantity
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
Quantity
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
Quantity
- 3 cups (about 3 large apples) Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Almond butter, smooth
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Serve ½ cup apple slices (about 5–7) and 1 Tbsp of almond butter (see notes). Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Apples and Almond Butter -
USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving ½ cup apple slices and 1 Tbsp almond butter
Calories
130
Total Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Total Carbohydrate
12
g
4
%
Total Sugars
7
g
8
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
The CHEF TIPS:
- Contains tree nuts (almonds). Sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter may be used in place of almond butter. Some sunflower seed butters and soy nut butters are produced on equipment shared with tree nuts and, in some cases, peanuts.
- Choking Prevention: Nut butters can be a choking risk for children under the age of 4. To reduce risk of choking, spread the almond butter in a thin layer on the apple slices.
- To keep fresh cut fruit from turning brown, coat them with an acidic juice, such as lemon or orange, or use a commercial anti-darkening agent.
