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Our downloadable resources include cycle menu examples, recipes, cafeteria signage, and other tools to give your program a boost. We’ve also compiled links to partner sites with information on best practices for a variety of child nutrition topics.

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Vegetables Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Vegetables Recipe Packet

A compilation of vegetable-focused recipes, including Cowboy Corn Salad with Chips.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Portable Snacks Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Portable Snacks Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Apple Pie Cereal Mix and Strawberry Krispies.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Smoothies and Yogurt Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Smoothies and Yogurt Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Cherry Chocolate and and Banana Split Smoothies.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Savory Combinations Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Savory Combinations Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Chicken Veggie Pockets and Fiesta Wraps.

Source: Iowa and Kansas Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Fruit Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Fruit Recipe Packet

A compilation of fruit-based recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Stuffed Strawberries and Funky Fruit Salsa.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Breakfast and Baked Goods Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Breakfast and Baked Goods Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, such as Banana Oatmeal Bread and Maple Monkey Bars.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Healthier Kansas Menus & Recipes
Recipes and Sample Menus

Healthier Kansas Menus & Recipes

School-tested menus and recipes for breakfast (6 week cycle) and lunch (8 week cycle). (Source: Kansas State Department of Education)
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Iowa Gold Star Recipes
Recipes and Sample Menus

Iowa Gold Star Recipes

Breakfast and lunch cycle menus and recipes for grades K-8. (Source: Iowa Department of Education)
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Menus that Move (Seasonal Cycle Menus)
Recipes and Sample Menus

Menus that Move (Seasonal Cycle Menus)

Five weekly menus with accompanying recipes for each season, including nutrient analysis and certification worksheets. (Source: Ohio Department of Education)
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Recipes from The Lunch Box
Recipes and Sample Menus

Recipes from The Lunch Box

Large collection of student-approved quantity recipes developed for school meal programs.
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