Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Cereal is not just for breakfast. This crunchy snack mix made with cereals and dried fruit is whole grain-rich and fun to eat.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¾ cup fruit1¼ oz eq grains Source: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
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Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, bite-sized
- 3 cups (1 ¾ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
- 1 ½ cups (3 oz) Multigrain cereal squares
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss.
- Serve 1¼ cups.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 ¼ cups Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix
Calories 322
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 154mg7%
Total Carbohydrates 76g25%
Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Total Sugars 24g27%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 32mg178%
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*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:
• Each cereal must not contain more than 6 grams of total sugars per dry ounce.
• Dried fruits credit as twice the amount served.
• The
• Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume