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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 INFORMATION
½ cup fruit
½ oz eq grains
Source
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Keyword: 6 serving, Ages 3-5, Spring 2022, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes Ages 3-5
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Snack
Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Whole Grain-Rich, Plant-based
Program Meal Component: Grains, Whole Grain-Rich, Fruits
Meal Service Temperature: Cold
Cooking Method: No Cook
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
6 servings
Calories: 188

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped (see notes)
  • ¾ cup Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits (see notes)
  • ¾ cup (1½ oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, miniature-sized
  • ½ cup (1¼ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
  • ¾ cup (1½ oz) Multigrain cereal squares

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  • ¾ cup Apples, dried, slices or rings, regular moisture, ½" chopped (see notes)
  • ¾ cup Cherries, red tart, dried, whole, without pits (see notes)
  • ¾ cup (1½ oz) Shredded wheat cereal, frosted, miniature-sized
  • ½ cup (1¼ oz) Toasted whole grain oats cereal, o-shaped
  • ¾ cup (1½ oz) Multigrain cereal squares

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss.
  • Serve ⅔ cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 0⅔ cup Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix | Calories: 188 | Total Carbohydrate: 45g | Protein: 3g | Total Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 81mg | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Total Sugars: 14g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 16mg