Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pockets USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
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
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
    • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
    • 1 lb 14 oz
      -       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
      running water before cutting)
    • 3 lb 6¼ oz
      -       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
      running water before cutting)

    Measure

    • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
    • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
    • ~50 slices /
      8½ medium apples       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
      running water before cutting)
    • ~ 60 slices / 8½
      large pears       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
      running water before cutting)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
      • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
      • 3 lb 12 oz
        -         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
        running water before cutting)
      • 6 lb 12½ oz
        -         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
        running water before cutting)

      Measure

      • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
      • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
      • ~100 slices
        17 medium apples         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
        running water before cutting)
      • ~120 slices /
        17 large pears         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
        running water before cutting)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
        • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
        • 1 lb 14 oz
          -           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
          running water before cutting)
        • 3 lb 6¼ oz
          -           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
          running water before cutting)

        Measure

        • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
        • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
        • ~50 slices /
          8½ medium apples           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
          running water before cutting)
        • ~ 60 slices / 8½
          large pears           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
          running water before cutting)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
          • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
          • 3 lb 12 oz
            -             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
            running water before cutting)
          • 6 lb 12½ oz
            -             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
            running water before cutting)

          Measure

          • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
          • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
          • ~100 slices
            17 medium apples             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
            running water before cutting)
          • ~120 slices /
            17 large pears             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
            running water before cutting)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
            • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
            • 1 lb 14 oz
              -               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
              running water before cutting)
            • 3 lb 6¼ oz
              -               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
              running water before cutting)

            Measure

            • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
            • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
            • ~50 slices /
              8½ medium apples               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
              running water before cutting)
            • ~ 60 slices / 8½
              large pears               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
              running water before cutting)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
              • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
              • 3 lb 12 oz
                -                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                running water before cutting)
              • 6 lb 12½ oz
                -                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                running water before cutting)

              Measure

              • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
              • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
              • ~100 slices
                17 medium apples                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                running water before cutting)
              • ~120 slices /
                17 large pears                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                running water before cutting)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                • 1 lb 14 oz
                  -                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                  running water before cutting)
                • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                  -                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                  running water before cutting)

                Measure

                • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                • ~50 slices /
                  8½ medium apples                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                  running water before cutting)
                • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                  large pears                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                  running water before cutting)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                  • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                  • 3 lb 12 oz
                    -                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                    running water before cutting)
                  • 6 lb 12½ oz
                    -                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                    running water before cutting)

                  Measure

                  • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                  • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                  • ~100 slices
                    17 medium apples                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                    running water before cutting)
                  • ~120 slices /
                    17 large pears                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                    running water before cutting)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                    • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                    • 1 lb 14 oz
                      -                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                      running water before cutting)
                    • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                      -                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                      running water before cutting)

                    Measure

                    • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                    • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                    • ~50 slices /
                      8½ medium apples                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                      running water before cutting)
                    • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                      large pears                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                      running water before cutting)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                      • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                      • 3 lb 12 oz
                        -                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                        running water before cutting)
                      • 6 lb 12½ oz
                        -                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                        running water before cutting)

                      Measure

                      • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                      • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                      • ~100 slices
                        17 medium apples                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                        running water before cutting)
                      • ~120 slices /
                        17 large pears                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                        running water before cutting)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                        • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                        • 1 lb 14 oz
                          -                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                          running water before cutting)
                        • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                          -                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                          running water before cutting)

                        Measure

                        • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                        • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                        • ~50 slices /
                          8½ medium apples                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                          running water before cutting)
                        • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                          large pears                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                          running water before cutting)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                          • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                          • 3 lb 12 oz
                            -                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                            running water before cutting)
                          • 6 lb 12½ oz
                            -                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                            running water before cutting)

                          Measure

                          • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                          • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                          • ~100 slices
                            17 medium apples                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                            running water before cutting)
                          • ~120 slices /
                            17 large pears                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                            running water before cutting)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                            • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                            • 1 lb 14 oz
                              -                               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                              running water before cutting)
                            • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                              -                               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                              running water before cutting)

                            Measure

                            • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                            • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                            • ~50 slices /
                              8½ medium apples                               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                              running water before cutting)
                            • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                              large pears                               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                              running water before cutting)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                              • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                              • 3 lb 12 oz
                                -                                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                running water before cutting)
                              • 6 lb 12½ oz
                                -                                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                running water before cutting)

                              Measure

                              • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                              • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                              • ~100 slices
                                17 medium apples                                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                running water before cutting)
                              • ~120 slices /
                                17 large pears                                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                running water before cutting)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                • 1 lb 14 oz
                                  -                                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                  running water before cutting)
                                • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                  -                                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                  running water before cutting)

                                Measure

                                • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                • ~50 slices /
                                  8½ medium apples                                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                  running water before cutting)
                                • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                                  large pears                                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                  running water before cutting)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                  • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                  • 3 lb 12 oz
                                    -                                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                    running water before cutting)
                                  • 6 lb 12½ oz
                                    -                                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                    running water before cutting)

                                  Measure

                                  • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                  • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                                  • ~100 slices
                                    17 medium apples                                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                    running water before cutting)
                                  • ~120 slices /
                                    17 large pears                                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                    running water before cutting)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                    • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                    • 1 lb 14 oz
                                      -                                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                      running water before cutting)
                                    • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                      -                                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                      running water before cutting)

                                    Measure

                                    • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                    • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                    • ~50 slices /
                                      8½ medium apples                                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                      running water before cutting)
                                    • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                                      large pears                                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                      running water before cutting)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                      • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                      • 3 lb 12 oz
                                        -                                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                        running water before cutting)
                                      • 6 lb 12½ oz
                                        -                                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                        running water before cutting)

                                      Measure

                                      • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                      • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                                      • ~100 slices
                                        17 medium apples                                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                        running water before cutting)
                                      • ~120 slices /
                                        17 large pears                                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                        running water before cutting)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                        • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                        • 1 lb 14 oz
                                          -                                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                          running water before cutting)
                                        • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                          -                                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                          running water before cutting)

                                        Measure

                                        • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                        • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                        • ~50 slices /
                                          8½ medium apples                                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                          running water before cutting)
                                        • ~ 60 slices / 8½
                                          large pears                                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                          running water before cutting)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 100 oz (at least 2800 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                          • 3 lb 8 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                          • 3 lb 12 oz
                                            -                                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                            running water before cutting)
                                          • 6 lb 12½ oz
                                            -                                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                            running water before cutting)

                                          Measure

                                          • 50 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                          • 1 qt + 2½ cups Peanut butter, smooth
                                          • ~100 slices
                                            17 medium apples                                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under
                                            running water before cutting)
                                          • ~120 slices /
                                            17 large pears                                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under
                                            running water before cutting)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          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 INFORMATION

                                          Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pockets USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          2 halves Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pocket
                                          Calories
                                          406
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          14
                                          g
                                          22
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          13
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          490
                                          mg
                                          21
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          61
                                          g
                                          20
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          8
                                          g
                                          33
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          12
                                          g
                                          13
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          16
                                          g
                                          32
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          29
                                          mg
                                          3
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          3
                                          mg
                                          17
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Apples, fresh 2 lb 1 oz
                                          Pears, fresh 3 lb 9¾ oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Apples, fresh 4 lb 2 oz
                                          Pears, fresh 7 lb 3½ oz

                                          Notes

                                          • Contains wheat (pita rounds) and peanuts (peanut butter). Pita rounds can be a hidden source of common allergens which include, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
                                          • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected (pita rounds) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
                                          • Sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter may be used in place of peanut butter. Some sunflower seed butters and soy nut butters are produced on equipment shared with tree nuts and, in some cases, peanuts.
                                          • To keep fresh cut fruit from turning brown, coat them with an acidic juice, such as lemon or orange, or use a commercial anti-darkening agent.
                                          • Meats/meat alternates may be served in place of the entire grains component up to 3 times per week at breakfast in the CACFP.
                                          • For breakfast, you can credit the grains or meats/meat alternates in this recipe toward the reimbursable meal.
                                          • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
                                          • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Weight: 10 lb 14 oz
                                          Yield: 50 pita pocket halves
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Weight: 21 lb 12 oz
                                          Yield: 100 pita pocket halves