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CACFP Menu with Best PracticesThis resource provides recipes to prepare healthy and delicious meals that meet meal pattern requirements and the optional best practicesto further improve nutritional quality of the meal served.Greater Variety of Vegetables and Fruits There is a separate vegetable component and a separate fruit component at lunch and snack: and Juice is limited to once per day. Best Practices:ooooMake at least 1 of the 2 required components of a snack a vegetable or fruit.Serve a variety of fruits and choose whole fruits (fresh, canned, dried, or frozen) more than juice.Provide at least one serving each of dark green vegetables, red and orange vegetables, beans and peas (legumes), starchy vegetables, and other vegetablesonce per week.Incorporate seasonal and locally produced foods into meals.More Whole Grains At least one serving of grains per day must be whole grain-rich; Grain-based desserts no longer count towards the grain component; and Ounce equivalents (oz. eq.) are used to determine the amount of creditable grains. Best Practice: Provide at least two servings of whole grain-rich grains per day.More Protein Options Meat and meat alternates may be served in place of the entire grains component at breakfast a maximum of three times per week; and Tofu and tempeh count as meat alternates. Best Practiceso Serve only lean meats, nuts, and legumes.o Limit serving processed meats to no more than one serving per week.o Serve only natural cheeses and choose low-fat or reduced fat-cheeses.Less Added Sugar Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces; and Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce. All Iowa WIC Approved Cereals are creditable. Best Practice: Avoid serving non-creditable foods that are sources of added sugars, such as sweet toppings (e.g. honey, jam, and syrup), mix-in ingredients sold withyogurt, and sugar-sweetened beverages (e.g. fruit drinks or sodas).Making Every Sip Count Unflavored whole milk must be served to 1 year olds; unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk must be served to children 2 through 5 years old; and unflavoredor flavored low-fat or fat-free milk must be served to children 6 years and older and adults; and Non-dairy milk substitutes that are nutritionally equivalent to milk may be served in place of milk to children or adults with medical or special dietary needs. Best Practices:o Serve only unflavored milk to all participants.o If flavored milk is provided (6 years and older), only serve flavored milk that contains no more than 22 grams of sugar/8oz.The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (August 2020)For more information, contact Patti Delger at patti.delger@iowa.gov or 515.281.5676, Iowa Department of Education (https://www.educateiowa.gov/), 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319
CACFP Menu with Best PracticesWEEK 1Breakfast MilkVegetable, Fruit, or BothGrainsMeat/Meat Alternate Subfor GrainsMONDAY 1% or Skim MilkPear SliceBanana BreadSquaresTUESDAY 1% or Skim MilkRaspberriesCheeriosWEDNESDAY 1% or Skim MilkCrazy ClementineOatmealTHURSDAY 1% or Skim MilkBlueberriesFrosted Mini-WheatCerealFRIDAY 1% or Skim MilkSnazzy SlicedPeachesScrambled Eggs(up to 3x/week)Snack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains Fresh PearTriscuit Crackers 1% or Skim MilkBeef GoulashX-Ray Vision CarrotsKiwi Slices Mandarin OrangesWhole GrainMini BagelBanana Stack: Banana Slice, Whole Grain Crackers Lowfat Cream CheeseLowfat CottageCheeseStrawberries Black Bean HummusFresh Baby Carrotsand Broccoli Trees1% or Skim MilkChicken Stir-FryBrown RiceHoneydew 1% or Skim MilkSalmon PattiesBroccoli SaladOrange SlicesWhole Grain PitaBread 1% or Skim MilkMinestrone SoupString CheeseCelery SticksWatermelonCornbread Apple SmilesPumpkinMuffinSquares Zucchini Sticks withRed SauceNatural CheddarCheesePaint A Face: Plain Yogurt Whole Grain Tortilla Garnish with grapesand raisins(Provide water to drink)Lunch MilkMeat or Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrainsSnack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains(Provide water to drink) 1% or Skim MilkBean Burrito BowlMexicali CornGlamorous Grapes Mozzarella StringCheeseTomato Slices Red Pepper StripsGone Fishing: Plain Yogurt Fish Crackers andPretzel Sticks (dip pretzel stick in yogurt to pickup fish crackers)Use the CACFP Meal Pattern to Determine Serving SizesThe USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (August 2020)
CACFP Menu with Best PracticesWEEK 2Breakfast MilkVegetable, Fruit, or BothGrainsMeat/Meat Alternate Subfor GrainsMONDAY 1% or Skim MilkKiwiWhole Grain EnglishMuffinTUESDAY 1% or Skim MilkBlueberriesHard Boiled EggWEDNESDAY 1% or Skim MilkFrozen StrawberriesWhole Grain WaffleTHURSDAY 1% or Skim MilkBodacious BananaTotal Cereal(Use strawberries to top waffle asan alternative to syrup)FRIDAY 1% or Skim MilkApplesauceWhole Grain FrenchToast Sticks(Use applesauce to top Frenchtoast as an alternative to syrup)(up to 3x/week)Snack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and MeatAlternativesVegetablesFruitGrains Red GrapesOatmeal MuffinSquares 1% or Skim MilkTaco Salad WrapFresh Orange Sweet StrawberriesPancakes Apple SlicesAvocado Smile: Whole Grain Goldfish Avocado SliceCrackersGrape Tomatoes Whole Grain Tortilla Lowfat Cream Cheese 1% or Skim MilkChicken and NoodlesPeasWatermelon 1% or Skim MilkChili Con Carne WithBeansCelery SticksPerky Pear HalvesWhole WheatCrackers Fruit SalsaWhole Grain PitaWedgesCreamy DipCucumber Slices,Carrot Sticks, andWhole WheatTriscuits Plain YogurtFresh Berries(Provide water to drink)Lunch MilkMeat or Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrainsSnack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and MeatAlternativesVegetablesFruitGrains Natural CheddarCheeseCantaloupe 1% or SkimPizza Cup withGround Pork ToppingHummusCarrot SticksFresh Pears 1% or Skim MilkMacaroni and CheeseString CheeseGet Big Green BeansPlump PlumAmazing AppleCirclesPretzel Sticks KiwiCottage Cheese(core apples and cut circle slices)(Provide water to drink)Use the CACFP Meal Pattern to Determine Serving SizesThe USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (August 2020)
CACFP Menu with Best PracticesWEEK 3Breakfast MilkVegetable, Fruit, or BothGrainsMeat/Meat Alternate Subfor GrainsMONDAY 1% or Skim MilkOrange SlicesWhole Wheat ToastTUESDAY 1% or Skim MilkMixed BerriesCheeriosWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY 1% or Skim MilkRed AppleWhole Grain Bagel Lowfat Cream Cheese 1% or Skim MilkSucculentStrawberriesOatmealFRIDAY 1% or Skim MilkGrapefruitWhole Wheat EnglishMuffinScrambled Eggs Sun Nut ButterApple Slices(up to 3x/week)Snack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains Cottage CheesePerfect Peaches Pico de GalloWhole Grain TortillaChips 1% or Skim MilkSpaghetti and MeatSauceCarrot SticksApricot Halves String CheeseFresh StrawberriesMouse Faces: Lowfat Yogurt Raisins (eyes)Apple Slice (smile) Banana (nose & ears) Whole Grain Tortilla Plain YogurtFrozen Berries Mozzarella StringCheeseMandarin Oranges(Provide water to drink)Lunch MilkMeat or Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrainsSnack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains 1% or Skim MilkArroz Con Pollo withBrown RiceCreamed CornCutie ClementineHand Warmer: 1% or Skim Milk Grated Cheese Broccoli/ Cauliflower Baked Potato Cottage Cheese Chilled Pear Slices Cornbread HummusRed and GreenPepper Strips 1% or Skim MilkHarvest StewApricotsWhole Grain PitaBread Kiwi WedgesWhole GrainMini BagelLight Cream Cheese (Provide water to drink)Use the CACFP Meal Pattern to Determine Serving SizesThe USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (August 2020) 1% or Skim MilkOven-Roasted TilapiaWith ColeslawHoneydewWhole Grain RollYogurtBanana Slices
CACFP Menu with Best PracticesWEEK 4Breakfast MilkVegetable, Fruit, or BothGrainsMeat/Meat Alternate Sub for GrainsMONDAY 1% or Skim MilkApplesauceBreakfastMuffinsTUESDAY 1% or Skim MilkRaspberriesPlain YogurtWEDNESDAY THURSDAY1% or Skim MilkBananaEgg on WholeWheatEnglish Muffin 1% or Skim MilkApricot HalvesWhole Grain MiniBagel Light CreamCheeseCreamy Dip forFreshVegetablesBaby Carrots andBroccoli TreesRed Apple Slices Black BeanHummusSnow Peas1% or Skim MilkBarbecuedChickenBrown RiceCucumber SlicesApplesauce (up to 3x/week)Snack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains SweetStrawberriesTriscuit Crackers Natural ColbyJack CheeseFabulous FreshGrapes MilkMeat or Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains (Provide water to drink)Lunch 1% or Skim MilkChicken Fajitaswith Whole GrainTortillaPeasFresh Blueberries 1% or Skim MilkBean SoupBroccoli SaladString CheeseOrange SmilesWhole Wheat Roll 1% or Skim MilkRoasted FishCrispy Slaw WrapRed Pepper StripsKiwiFRIDAY 1% or Skim MilkOrange SlicesLife Cereal PineappleWhole GrainGoldfish Crackers 1% or Skim MilkHamburgerBaked SweetPotatoesLettuce andTomato SlicesMagnificentMangoWhole Grain Bun Snack (2 of 5) MilkMeat and Meat AlternateVegetablesFruitGrains Cottage CheesePeaches MangoSmoothieBowl Mozzarella StringCheesePineapple (Provide water to drink)Use the CACFP Meal Pattern to Determine Serving SizesThe USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (August 2020)Vanilla Yogurt withCinnamonGreen AppleSlices Apple JuiceWhole GrainEnglish Muffin
Best Practice: Avoid serving non-creditable foods that are sources of added sugars, such as sweet toppings (e.g. honey, jam, and syrup), mix-in ingredients sold with . Making Every Sip Count Unflavored whole milk must be served to 1 year olds; unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk must be served to children 2 through 5 years old; and unflavored
