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

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Graham crackers go great with just about anything. This pairing, which includes fruit and peanut butter, is a tasty winner!

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

½ cup fruit

½ oz eq meat alternate

½ oz eq grains

Source

Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

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

Program Meal Component: Meat Alternates, Fruits

Meal Service Temperature: Cold

Cooking Method: No Cook

Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

6 servings

Calories: 236

6 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
1½ cups (84 g or 3 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" x ½" each), whole grain-rich, (see notes)

6 cups Strawberries, frozen, whole, unsweetened, thawed, drained
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
1½ cups (84 g or 3 oz of crackers total) Bear-shaped sweet crackers (about 1" x ½" each), whole grain-rich, (see notes)

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 ½ cup strawberry-peanut butter mixture in a 6 fl oz cup or bowl. Top with ¼ cup mini graham crackers (bear-shaped) or 14 g crushed graham crackers.
Serve 1 6 fl oz cup or bowl. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.