Mini Graham Crackers and Berry Nut Butter USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Graham crackers go great with just about anything. This pairing, which includes fruit and peanut butter, is a tasty winner!CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¾ cup fruit1 oz eq meat alternate1 oz eq grains
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 9 lb 12½ oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- 2 gal + 1 qt 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 qt + ½ cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 19 lb 9 oz Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
Measure
- + 2 qt 3 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, no sugar added, thawed, drained
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Peanut butter, smooth
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup Bear-Shaped Sweet Crackers, whole grain-rich (about 1" by 1½", see notes)
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries and peanut butter. Use a hand or stand mixer to blend until smooth. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to settle.
- Place ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp strawberry-peanut butter mixture in a 9 fl oz cup or bowl. Top with ½ cup mini graham crackers (bear-shaped) or 28 gm crushed graham crackers (see notes).
- Serve 1 9 fl oz cup or bowl. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Mini Graham Crackers and Berry Nut Butter USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
1 9 fl oz cup or bowl Mini Graham Crackers and Berry Nut Butter
Calories
443
Total Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
242
mg
11
%
Total Carbohydrate
59
g
20
%
Dietary Fiber
7
g
29
%
Total Sugars
32
g
36
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Calcium
155
mg
16
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
Notes
- Contains peanuts (peanut butter) and wheat (bear-shaped sweet crackers).
- If not serving immediately, do not top strawberry-peanut butter mixture with
crackers, store separately to prevent crackers from becoming soggy/soft. - If serving other types of sweet crackers, nutrition information and number
of crackers to serve may change. Check the Nutrition Facts label or other
information on the package to make sure you purchase at least 700 g or 25 oz
for 25 servings or 1400 g or 50 oz for 50 servings of this recipe. - The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook,
Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
13 lb 3⅛ oz1 gal 1 qt ½ cup berry nut butter, 3 qt + ½ cup crackers
50 Servings:
26 lb 6⅔ oz2 gal 2 qt 1 cup berry nut butter, 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup crackers
