Mini Graham Crackers and Berry Nut Butter USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
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 Source: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 9 cups (2 lb 5½ oz) Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
- ¾ cup Peanut butter, smooth
- 3 cups (168 g or 6 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" by ½" each), whole grain-rich (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a medium 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 strawberry-peanut butter mixture in a 10 fl oz cup or bowl. Top with ½ cup mini graham crackers (bear-shaped) or 28 g crushed graham crackers.
- Serve 1 10 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 Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
1 Ten fl oz cup 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
58
g
19
%
Dietary Fiber
7
g
29
%
Total Sugars
31
g
34
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Calcium
147
mg
15
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS: • Contains peanuts (peanut butter) and wheat (bear-shaped sweet crackers 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 168 g or 6 oz of sweet crackers for this recipe.• The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.• Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume