CACFP Menu Planning Guide - Healthy Meals Resource System

Improving Nutrition
FALL
WEEKS
1&2
Menu Cycle: Fall—Week One
Pre-approved to Meet CACFP Meal Pattern
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
BREAKFAST
Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk
Fruits/Vegetables Orange Slices Banana Slices Applesauce Fruity Toast Peaches
Grains/Breads Kix ® Whole Grain Pancakes Wheaties ® Fruity Toast Cheerios ®
LUNCH
Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk 1% or Fat-free Milk
Fruits/Vegetables Stuffed Spud Going Green Chix Mix Macaroni Mess Apple Slices
Fruits/Vegetables Kiwi Mixed Fruit Pears Broccoli Cucumber Slices
Grains/Breads Whole Grain Breadstick Whole Grain Dinner Roll Whole Grain Pita Wedges Macaroni Mess Boat Burgers
Meats/Meat Alternates Baked Ham Going Green Chix Mix Macaroni Mess Boat Burgers
SNACK
Milk – – – – –
Fruits/Vegetables Carrots – Watermelon Pineapple Blueberries
Grains/Breads Mini Rice Cakes Muscle Mix – Graham Crackers Whole Grain Waffles
Meats/Meat Alternates – Yogurt String Cheese – –
Beverage Water Water Water Water Water
Many foods can be choking hazards for children under four years of age.
Please be sure to cut, steam or mash them as appropriate.
Recipes for the menu items in bold are included in the toolkit.
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FALL MENU
CYCLES & RECIPES