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Springtime Cereal

Springtime Cereal in a bowl
Makes: 2 servings

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

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
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 348
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 228 mg
Carbohydrates 62 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 36 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 232 mg
Iron 7 mg
Potassium 648 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 348
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Carbohydrates 62 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 36 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 232 mg
Potassium 648 mg
Sodium 228 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 7 mg
Magnesium 73 mg
Phosphorus 292 mg
Selenium 12 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.9 mcg
Vitamin C 55 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 139 mcg
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 36 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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