Source: MRS 2025
MRS: 6595 — Fruit (6500s)

Banana Berry Blend

Meal Component Contribution:
½ cup fruit
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: ½ cup
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Fruits
  •  Fruits

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Strawberries, Frozen, Sweetened, Sliced, #1530
14  pounds + 4  ounces
Bananas, Raw, Regular, Green Tips, #4203
14  pounds + 4  ounces
DIRECTIONS

1.

Thaw the strawberries in the refrigerator. Then place them in a large bowl. Do not drain the strawberries.

2.

Rinse the bananas in cool, running water. Drain the bananas thoroughly.

3.

Peel the bananas and slice them into thin slices. Combine the bananas with the strawberries in a large bowl. Mix the fruit gently.

4.

Cover the fruit mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.

CCP: Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower. Hold for service.

5.

Portion the Banana Berry Blend with a 4-ounce spoodle or #8 scoop into individual portion containers. Cover and refrigerate the Banana Berry Blend until time for service.
ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS: Place the Banana Berry Blend in 2-inch deep steamtable pans. Cover the Banana Berry Blend and place it under refrigeration until ready for service.
CCP: Cover and hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service.

6.

Place the Banana Berry Blend on the refrigerated portion of the line for service.

7.

Portion one container per serving. Each portion provides ½ cup of fruit.

CCP:  Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Cover, label, and date any leftovers. Refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower.

Production Notes

- Defrost strawberries overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use USDA Foods products when available.

Purchasing Guide

Refer to the USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs and/or the item's product formulation statement for quantities to purchase if the recipe is altered.

Miscellaneous Notes

If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
99
Carbohydrates
25.38 g
Dietary Fiber
2.60 g
Protein
0.71 g
Sodium
1.11 mg
Total Fat
0.21 g
Sat. Fat
0.07 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g


Illustrated Presentation of Banana Berry Blend
1.

Mixing strawberries and bananas

2.

1 serving of Banana Berry Blend