Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
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 Carbohydrate 76g25%
Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Total Sugars 24g27%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 32mg178%
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*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS: • Contains wheat (cereal).• Each cereal must not contain more than 6 grams of total sugars per dry ounce.• Dried fruits credit as twice the amount served.• The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.• Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume