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Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pockets USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Pita pockets are great for stuffing, and this grab-and-go breakfast is sure to please. Apples, pears, and peanut butter are packed into a whole grain-rich pita to create a tasty meal kids will enjoy.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup fruit
1 oz eq meat alternate
2 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Keyword: CACFP, Ages 6-18, 6 serving, CACFP Breakfast Planner - Family Recipes Ages 6-18
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Breakfast, Snack
Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish (Entrée), Whole Grain-Rich, Plant-based/Vegan
Program Meal Component: Grains, Whole Grain-Rich, Meat Alternates, Fruits
Meal Service Temperature: Cold
Cooking Method: No Cook
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
6 Servings
Calories: 406

Ingredients

  • 6 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
  • ¾ cup - Peanut butter, smooth
  • 12 slices Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices (~2 medium apples; gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
  • 14 slices D'Anjou pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices (~2 large pears; gently wash pears under running water before cutting)

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  • 6 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
  • ¾ cup - Peanut butter, smooth
  • 12 slices Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices (~2 medium apples; gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
  • 14 slices D'Anjou pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices (~2 large pears; gently wash pears under running water before cutting)

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Cut each pita round in half.
  • Spread 1 Tbsp of peanut butter in each pita pocket half.
  • Cut apple and pear slices in half. Place 2 pieces of apple in each pita pocket half.
  • Place 2–3 pieces of pear in each pita pocket half.
  • Serve 2 halves fruit and nut butter pita pocket. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.

Nutrition

Serving: 2halves Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pocket | Calories: 406 | Total Carbohydrate: 61g | Protein: 16g | Total Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 490mg | Dietary Fiber: 8g | Total Sugars: 12g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg