Lemon Poppy Seed Whole Grain-Rich Squares
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:160
Lemon Poppy Seed Whole Grain-Rich Squares
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:160
Start with Gold Medal™ Whole Grain-Rich+ Variety Muffin Mix, and with a few lemony ingredients and some applesauce, end with luscious lemon bars.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Applesauce, canned, unsweetened | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 4 cups |
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Lemon juice | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Lemon extract | ---Value Not Available | 4 Tbsp |
| Yellow food coloring (optional) | ---Value Not Available | 1/4 tsp |
| Poppy seeds | 2.50 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Gold Medal™ Whole Grain-Rich+ Variety Muffin Mix (31529) | 5 lb | 1 box |
| Poppy seeds | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Step 1
Whisk applesauce, water, lemon juice, lemon extract and food coloring together until well blended.
Stir 1/4 cup of poppy seeds into opened bag of muffin mix and add to applesauce mixture; mix until well blended. DO NOT overmix.
Spray or grease 2 full-size steam table pans; divide batter evenly.
Sprinkle an additional 1 Tbsp of poppy seeds evenly over surface of each pan.
Bake as directed; cool completely then cut each pan into 32 portions, 4x8 cutting pattern.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
18-22 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
22-26 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bread may be baked in a full sheet pan or in 4 - long, half-size steam table pans. Bake times will need to be adjusted accordingly. Cut full sheet pan into 8x8 cutting pattern for 64 portions. Cut each long half steam table pan into 16 portions for a total of 64 portions.
- 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.
- For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (1 piece) = 1 oz equivalent Grain
Nutrition Facts
- Calories160
- Total Fat4&½g
- Protein2g
- Total Carbohydrate28g
- Sugars14g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 2&¼ x 2 ½-inch piece
Amount Per Serving Calories : 160
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4&½g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 14g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
