Autumn Orchard Snacks
Ingredients
| 6 Servings | 12 Servings | 24 Servings |
| Acorn squash, small | 1.5 | 3 | 6 | | Applesauce, natural or unsweetened | 0.75 cup | 1.5 cup | 3 cup | | Brown sugar | 0.25 Tbsp | 0.5 Tbsp | 1 Tbsp | | Cinnamon, ground | 0.25 Tbsp | 0.5 Tbsp | 1 Tbsp | | Walnuts or pecans (optional), chopped | 0.25 cup | 0.5 cup | 1 cup |
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
- 2. Wash and halve the squash, remove seeds.
- 3. Place on baking sheet cut-side down.
- 4. Cover and cook about 6 to 9 minutes. Be sure they are being cooked thoroughly by rotating the dish halfway through.
- 5. Scrape the squash flesh from each half into a bowl.
- 6. Add applesauce, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts (optional) to bowl and mix.
- 7. Spoon mixture evenly into squash halves.
- 8. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes to heat thoroughly.
| Nutrition Facts |
| Serving size 1/4 squash (57g) |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 30 |
From Fat 1 |
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 0g |
0% |
| Sat. Fat 0g |
0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium 2mg |
0% |
| Total Carb 8g |
3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
8% |
| Sugars 4g |
| Protein 0g |
| Vitamin A 2% |
Vitamin C 4% |
| Calcium 2% |
Iron 2% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
Food For Thought
Making vegetables into a bowl is a fun new way to serve fruits and vegetables.
CACFP Crediting
For 3-5 year olds; Snack. Must serve all of the following:
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