CACFP Menu Planning Guide - Healthy Meals Resource System

Improving Nutrition
Menu Cycle: Summer—Week Four
Pre-approved to Meet CACFP Meal Pattern
SUMMER
WEEKS
3&4
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 Pineapple Grapes and Watermelon Peaches Canteloupe
Strawberries
Grains/Breads Whole Grain Toast Multi Grain Cheerios ® Whole Grain Waffles Oatmeal Kix ®
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 Jolly Green Giant Salad Rainbow Wrap Swimmy Salmon Steaks Monster Mash Soup Pita Pockets
Fruits/Vegetables Cucumbers Honeydew Melon Cooked Carrots Baked Potato Strawberries
Grains/Breads Jimmy Crack Cornbread Rainbow Wrap Brown Rice Whole Grain Toast Pita Pockets
Meats/Meat Alternates Jolly Green Giant Salad Baked Skinless Swimmy Salmon Steaks Monster Mash Soup Pita Pocket
Chicken Breast
SNACK
Milk – – – – –
Fruits/Vegetables Blueberries Nectarine Slices Banana Slices Sunshine Smoothie Mixed Fruit
Grains/Breads – Rice Cakes Whole Grain Crackers Animal Crackers –
Meats/Meat Alternates Cottage Cheese – – – Yogurt
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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