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Springtime Cereal

Springtime Cereal

51 Ratings
51 Ratings
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Springtime Cereal in a bowl
Makes: 2 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This delicious cereal combines sunflower seeds, almonds, fruits and yogurt for a hearty breakfast. Try with fresh strawberries from your garden or the market when in season.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal
  • 1/4 cup bran cereal (100%)
  • 2/3 tablespoon sunflower seeds (2 teaspoons, toasted)
  • 2/3 tablespoon almonds (2 teaspoons, toasted, sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1/2 cup banana (sliced)
  • 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
  • 1 cup yogurt (raspberry or strawberry, low-fat)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix the wheat and barley nugget cereal, bran cereal, sunflower seeds, and almonds in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the raisins, the bananas, and half of the strawberries.
  4. Gently stir in the yogurt and divide between two bowls.
  5. Scatter the remaining strawberries over the top and enjoy!

Notes

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Source:

US Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (298g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 426
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 297 mg
Carbohydrates 86 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 42 g
Added Sugars included 20 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 235 mg
Iron 13 mg
Potassium 832 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 426
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 5 mg
Carbohydrates 86 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 42 g
Added Sugars included 20 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 235 mg
Potassium 832 mg
Sodium 297 mg
Copper 459 mcg
Iron 13 mg
Magnesium 126 mg
Phosphorus 404 mg
Selenium 13 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 15 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 55 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 391 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 46 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/2 cups

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