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Pears in a Pod

Pears in a Pod on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings

Creamy peanut butter, crunchy celery, and juicy pears make the perfect snack for kids and adults.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium celery stalks, cleaned and cut into 3-inch long pieces
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 medium pears, cored and cut into chunks

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Spread the peanut butter into the center of the celery pieces.
  3. Place the pear chunks on top of the peanut butter.
  4. Serve on a plate and enjoy with your friends.

Notes

Other materials needed:

  • Paring knife
  • Small spatula or table knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups


Learn more about:

Source:

USA Pears and Pear Bureau Northwest

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 263
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 378 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 263
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 40 mg
Potassium 378 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 65 mg
Phosphorus 128 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 48 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 27 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups

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