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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 INFORMATION
¾ cup fruit
1 oz eq meat alternate
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour

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 oz
1 gal 1 qt ½ cup berry nut butter, 3 qt + ½ cup crackers
50 Servings:
26 lb 6⅔ oz
2 gal 2 qt 1 cup berry nut butter, 1 gal + 2 qt + 1 cup crackers