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Mini Graham Crackers and Berry Nut Butter USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

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 hr
Total Time 1 hr

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)
                  *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)
                                  *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

                                          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

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          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 Calories from Fat 180
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 20g31%
                                          Saturated Fat 3g19%
                                          Cholesterol 0mg0%
                                          Sodium 242mg11%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 59g20%
                                          Dietary Fiber 7g29%
                                          Total Sugars 32g36%
                                          Protein 9g18%
                                          Calcium 155mg16%
                                          Iron 2mg11%
                                          *
                                          *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