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Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Center

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 INFORMATION
¾ cup fruit
1¼ oz eq grains
Source: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins

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
*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

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 Center
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:

• 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