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
1 oz meat alternate
¼ oz eq grains
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 oz (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)
    • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
    • - - Granola

    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)
    • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 4 lb 5½ 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)
      • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
      • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
      • - - Granola

      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)
      • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
        • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
        • - - Granola

        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)
        • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 4 lb 5½ 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)
          • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
          • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
          • - - Granola

          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)
          • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
            • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
            • - - Granola

            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)
            • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
            • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 4 lb 5½ 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)
              • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
              • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
              • - - Granola

              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)
              • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
              • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                • - - Granola

                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)
                • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                  • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                  • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                  • - - Granola

                  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)
                  • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                  • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                    • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                    • - - Granola

                    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)
                    • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                      • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                      • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                      • - - Granola

                      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)
                      • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                        • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                        • - - Granola

                        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)
                        • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                          • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                          • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                          • - - Granola

                          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)
                          • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                            • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                            • - - Granola

                            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)
                            • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                            • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                              • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                              • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                              • - - Granola

                              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)
                              • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                              • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                                • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                • - - Granola

                                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)
                                • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                                  • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                                  • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                  • - - Granola

                                  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)
                                  • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                  • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                                    • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                    • - - Granola

                                    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)
                                    • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                                      • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                                      • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                      • - - Granola

                                      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)
                                      • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 2 lb 2¾ oz (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)
                                        • 3 lb 2 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                        • - - Granola

                                        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)
                                        • 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Granola

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 4 lb 5½ 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)
                                          • 3 lb 7 oz Strawberries, fresh, ¼" sliced* (gently wash strawberries under running water before cutting)
                                          • 6 lb 4 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                          • - - Granola

                                          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)
                                          • 3 qt + ½ cup Cottage cheese, low-fat, small curd
                                          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Granola
                                          *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 ¼ cup cottage cheese and 1 Tbsp granola.
                                          • 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
                                          Calories 121 Calories from Fat 9
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 1g2%
                                          Saturated Fat 0g0%
                                          Cholesterol 4mg1%
                                          Sodium 224mg10%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 21g7%
                                          Dietary Fiber 3g13%
                                          Total Sugars 9g10%
                                          Protein 7g14%
                                          Calcium 73mg7%
                                          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).
                                          • 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: 8 lb 8 oz

                                          Yield: 1 gal + 3 qt + 3¼ cups

                                          50 Servings:

                                          Weight: 17 lb

                                          Yield: 3 gal + 3 qt + 2½ cups