Cherry Whole Grain-Rich Muffin Squares
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Cherry Whole Grain-Rich Muffin Squares

Cherry Whole Grain-Rich Muffin Squares

Cherries and almond -- what a pairing! Together, they are fab in an amazing whole-grain breakfast bar.

Servings: 32 servings (1 serving = 1 - 3x4-inch serving)
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Chopped dark sweet cherries, canned, reserve juice
1 lb 10.00 oz
4 cups
Cherry juice, cool
2 lb
4 cups
Imitation almond extract
2 tsp
Gold Medal™ Whole Grain Variety Muffin Mix (31529)
5 lb
1 box
  1. Pour cherry juice and almond extract into a mixing bowl; add muffin mix.
  2. Mix using a rubber spatula until blended; fold in cherries. DO NOT overmix.
  3. Deposit batter into parchment-lined, or greased full sheet pan.
  4. Bake as directed below; allow to cool and cut into 32, 3x4-inch servings.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
350°F
14-18 minutes
Standard Oven
400°F
18-22 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 7 minutes of baking.

  • For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (1 - 3x4-inch piece) = 2 oz equivalent Grain and 1/4 cup Fruit
  • Note: A serving of “whole grain-rich” food must meet portion size requirements for the Grains/Breads component as defined in FNS guidance and meet at least one of the following: (a) the whole grains per serving is less than or equal to 8g, (b) the product includes the FDA whole grain health claim on package, or (c) product ingredient listing lists whole grain first, or second ingredient after water. Source: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-26/pdf/2012-1010.pdf. At least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 3x4-inch serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
70
% Daily Value
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
420mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
19%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
30g
Protein
4g
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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