Resources

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recipes and Sample Menus

Cycle Menus from The Lunch Box

Six-week lunch menu cycles and two-week breakfast menu cycles, including USDA certification worksheets, nutrition analysis, etc. (Source: Boulder Valley School District/The Lunch Box)

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Recipes and Sample Menus

Cycle Menus from Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Four-week lunch cycle menus with hot lunch, sandwiches, and salads for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The site also has menus for breakfast, snacks, summer meals, and suppers. Links to recipes included!

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