Kids in the Kitchen with Grapes

KIDS IN THE KITCHENWITH Grapes

Bursting with sweet and juicy flavor with every bite, grapes are a kid’s

favorite fruit! What’s more, in addition to their great taste, grapes

are healthy too. But the best part? Grapes are fun! Big, beautiful

bunches of plump, colorful grapes are perfect to eat on their own, or

to combine with other foods for creative new snacks.

This cookbook is just for kids, offering a selection of oh-so-tasty snack

recipes that make it easy for kids to help in the kitchen and enjoy what

they’re eating.

Grape Kebabs with Honey Peanut Butter Dip... 4

California Grape Pizza... 5

Grapes in a Canoe... 6

Graham Cracker Grape Sandwiches... 7

Chocolate Pizza with Grapes... 8

Giggly Jiggly Grape Fun... 9

Frozen Grape Lemonade Pops... 10

Fresh Grape Trail Mix... 11

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Grape Kebabs withHoney Peanut Butter Dip

California grapes are incredibly delicious dipped in this sweet and creamy dip. A hint of cinnamon adds the perfect touch of spice. Kids will love skewering the grapes, while at the same time creating new color patterns.

Makes 4 servings

Kebabs:

• 24 each red California seedless grapes (about 3/4 cup) • 36 each green California seedless grapes (about 1 1/8 cup) • 12 each thin plastic 5 ½ -inch drink stirrers (skewers)

Honey Peanut Butter Dip:

• 1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter, smooth • 1/4 cup honey • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 tablespoon warm water

Skewer grapes onto each stirrer from end to end, alternating colors.

Whisk together peanut butter, honey, cinnamon and warm water until smooth. Portion dip into four servings to accompany kebabs.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 187; Protein 5g; Carbohydrate 37g; Fat 6g (25% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 1g (4% Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 99mg; Fiber 2g.

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California Grape Pizza

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 220; Protein 11g; Carbohydrate 32g; Fat 6g (24% Calories from Fat); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 573mg; Calcium 121mg; Fiber 1.4g. 5

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Break out the pizza dough and have some fun! These mini pizzas are as much fun to make as they are to eat. At 450 degrees, it’s probably best to let the kids make the pizzas while the parents manage the oven!

Makes 8 mini pizzas

• 1 pound prepared pizza dough • 3/4 cup prepared pizza sauce • 1 1/2 cups halved California seedless grapes • 1 cup diced lean ham • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 450 F.

Divide dough into eight equal portions. Shape into pizza rounds on baking sheets.

Spread with pizza sauce, sprinkle with grapes, ham and cheese. Bake until dough is lightly browned and cheese melted, about 12 to 14 minutes.

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Grapes in a CanoeThese little canoes may be cute, but they’re also a wholesome snack. Pair with a glass of milk and this snack brings together all the food groups in one sitting! This recipe was created by chef and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger.

Makes 4 servings of 1 canoe

• 4 large celery stalks • 8 teaspoons peanut butter or almond butter • 1 cup red, seedless California grapes • 32 thin pretzel sticks, preferably whole wheat

Make a slice or two on the spine of each piece of celery, if necessary, so they stay upright on a plate. Spread 2 teaspoons peanut butter or almond butter into each celery stalk. Place the grapes in a row inside the celery, pressing them lightly into the nut butter. Position 8 pretzel sticks along the side of each celery “canoe” to look like oars for the grape “rowers.”

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 120; Protein 4g; Carbohydrate 16g; Fat 6g (45% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 1g (8% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 200mg; Fiber 2g. 6

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Graham Cracker Grape SandwichesCrunchy, juicy and creamy – this snack is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Any color of California grape works with this recipe – or use all three to create a beautiful array of sandwiches.

Makes 8 servings

• 2 full graham crackers (to yield 8 small rectangles) • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons low-fat cream cheese • 8 seedless California grapes, sliced

Break each graham cracker into its four small rectangles. Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese on each cracker and top with sliced grapes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 28; Protein .7g; Carbohydrate 4g; Fat 1g (35% Calories from Fat);Saturated Fat .5g (16% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 3mg; Sodium 40mg; Fiber <1g. 7

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Chocolate Pizza with GrapesWho says pizza isn’t for dessert? This can be an extra-special afterschool or sleepover snack, a movie night munchie or just a quick and simple weekday dessert. The chocolate-hazelnut spread complements California grapes delightfully.

Makes 4 servings

• 4 small (4-inch) whole wheat pocket-less pita bread • 1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread • 1 cup halved red California grapes

Spread each pita with chocolate-hazelnut spread, then top with grapes. Serve.

Optional: Preheat the toaster oven to high. Toast the pita bread on both sides until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side, before topping with the chocolate-hazelnut spread and grapes. Serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 216; Protein 4g; Carbohydrate 34g; Fat 8g (33% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 2g (8% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 3mg; Sodium 138mg; Fiber 3g. 8

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Giggly Jiggly Grape FunKids will get giggly, jiggly and even wiggly with this classic gelatin snack. With three different colors of California grapes and an array of gelatin colors, there are endless opportunities for fun.

Makes 8 servings

• 1 package (6 ounce) your favorite flavor of gelatin • 1 1/4 cups boiling water • 2 cups California seedless grapes

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Place grapes in an 8-inch square baking pan, spacing as evenly as possible. Pour gelatin mixture over grapes. Refrigerate until firm. With table knife, cut gelatin into bite-sized pieces making sure there is a grape in each piece.

Optional: pour gelatin mixture into individual molds for unique shapes.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 103; Protein 2g; Carbohydrate 25g; Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 80mg; Fiber <1g. 9

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Frozen Grape Lemonade PopsThe easiest and coolest way to beat the summer heat is with California grapesicles. Whether enjoyed as a snack or dessert, these frozen pops are a simple, sweet treat.

Makes 8 servings

• 2 cups halved California grapes • 1 1/3 cups lemonade

Fill eight 3-ounce ice-pop molds with halved grapes. Pour in the lemonade to just cover fruit. Insert ice-pop stick handles. Place in freezer for at least 3 hours, or until frozen.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 40; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 11g; Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 0mg; Fiber 0g. 10

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Fresh Grape Trail MixThis trail mix is a fresh burst of flavor in every bite. Plump and delicious, California grapes are also a natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols, making this trail mix a super snack!

Makes 4 servings

• 1 cup seedless California grapes • 4 ounces jack or cheddar cheese, diced • 1/2 cup chocolate or carob chips • 1/2 cup almonds, peanuts or sunflower seeds

Combine grapes, cheese, chocolate or carob chips and nuts or seeds in a bowl, then portion into re-sealable bags. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 341; Protein 12g; Carbohydrate 24g; Fat 24g (60% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 10g (26% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 155mg; Potassium

173mg; Fiber 3.8g.11

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ABOUT California TABLE GRAPES

More than 99 percent of commercially grown grapes in the United States

are produced in California. With over 85 varieties grown, California

grapes come in three colors – green, red and black.

The California grape season begins in late spring when the first grapes are

harvested from vines in the Coachella Valley, the state’s southernmost

grape growing region, and moves up to the San Joaquin Valley as the

season in Coachella comes to a close. Harvest continues into December

with grapes available in stores May through January.

California grapes are cultivated, picked, packed and transported with the

greatest care, ensuring that the grapes you enjoy arrive in just-picked

condition: plump, juicy and full of flavor.

With more than 200 recipes available, there are plenty of ideas to inspire

your next meal, snack or dessert at grapesfromcalifornia.com.