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Food Group Funny Face

Food Group Funny Face

154 Ratings
154 Ratings
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plate of Food Group Funny Face
Makes: 1 serving
Total Cost: $$$$

Let your kids create their own funny face using ingredients from all five MyPlate food groups.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 graham cracker (large, or use whole grain or saltine crackers)
  • 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 raisins
  • 2 peas (large green)
  • 1/2 grape (cut in half)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Spread peanut butter on a cracker in the shape of a face.
  3. Sprinkle grated cheese at top for hair.
  4. Place raisins on cracker for mouth.
  5. Use peas for eyes and 1/2 grape for nose.

Notes

This snack is intended for children over age two. Do not serve to younger children who may choke.

Learn more about:

Source:

Kids a Cookin’
Kansas Family Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Funny Face Cracker
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 503
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Sodium 185 mg
Carbohydrates 78 g
Dietary Fiber 17 g
Total Sugars 39 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 148 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 1067 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 503
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 7 mg
Carbohydrates 78 g
Dietary Fiber 17 g
Total Sugars 39 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 23 g
Minerals
Calcium 148 mg
Potassium 1067 mg
Sodium 185 mg
Copper 707 mcg
Iron 6 mg
Magnesium 141 mg
Phosphorus 460 mg
Selenium 8 mcg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 129 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 117 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 74 mcg
Folate 212 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.9 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 9 mg
Choline 105 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Vegetables 2 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounce
Dairy 1/4 cups

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my kids loved this!
07/09/08
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