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Pears in a Pod

Pears in a Pod

9 Ratings
9 Ratings
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Pears in a Pod on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

  • 4 celery stalks (cleaned and cut into 3-inch long pieces)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 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 248
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 147 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 450 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 248
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 450 mg
Sodium 147 mg
Copper 234 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 71 mg
Phosphorus 156 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 4 mg
Vitamin K 15 mcg
Folate 44 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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

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