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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
¾ cup fruit
1¼ oz eq grains
Source: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Keyword: Ages 6-18, 6 serving, Spring 2022, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes Ages 6-18
Age Group: Ages 6-18
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
Calories: 322

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

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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

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss.
  • Serve 1¼ cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1¼ cups Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix | Calories: 322 | Total Carbohydrate: 76g | Protein: 5g | Total Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 154mg | Dietary Fiber: 7g | Total Sugars: 24g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 32mg