Level 4 Pureed Cherry Apple Breakfast Bake

Start your day right with this delicious breakfast recipe. Sweet cherries combined with apples and oats to make for a flavor packed morning delight. Safe for IDDSI Levels 4 – 6.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS 1 Serving 4 Servings 8 Servings 16 Servings
Applesauce (smooth, no chunks) 6 Tbsp 1 1⁄2 cups 3 cups 1 1⁄2 quarts
Brown Sugar 1 Tbsp 1⁄4 cup 1⁄2 cup 1 cup
Ground Cinnamon dash 1/8 tsp 1⁄4 tsp 1⁄2 tsp
Ground Nutmeg dash 1/8 tsp 1⁄4 tsp 1⁄2 tsp
Lemon Juice 1⁄4 tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp
THICK & EASY® Shape and Serve® Thickener Powder
Item: 21170		 2 Tbsp 1⁄2 cup 1 cup 2 cups
Cherry Pie Filling, pureed 1 Tbsp 1⁄4 cup 1⁄2 cup 1 cup
Bran flakes or Corn flakes, plain (no nuts or seeds) 1 Tbsp 1⁄4 cup 1⁄2 cup 1 cup
Milk 1 Tbsp 1⁄4 cup 1⁄2 cup 1 cup
THICK & EASY® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener
Item: 17938		 1⁄4 tsp 1 tsp 2 tsp 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp

Directions

HOW TO PREPARE

  1. Combine applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice and stir until well blended.
  2. Add Shape and Serve® Thickener Powder and mix in food processor or with wire whip until thoroughly blended.
  3. Pour into custard cups or pan coated with vegetable cooking spray.
  4. Randomly portion pureed cherry pie filling on top of applesauce mixture and swirl, making a marbled pattern.
  5. Soak cereal in milk until softened and puree until smooth.
  6. Add Instant Food and Beverage Thickener and blend again until thickener is fully dissolved.
  7. Randomly portion pureed cereal on top of applesauce mixture and swirl, making a marbled pattern.
  8. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F. for 30-45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and knife inserted near center comes out clean.
  9. Portion 2/3 cup (#6 scoop) per serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2/3 cup (#6 scoop)

Calories: 160

Total Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 4.5g

Trans Fat: 0.5g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 80mg

Total Carbs: 37g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Total Sugars: 19g

Added Sugars: 11g

Protein: 3g

Calcium: 0% DV

Iron: 2% DV

Potassium: 2% DV