Traditional Snack Menu



Select Two of the Four Snack ComponentsPlan 2 required Snack Components from: Group I: Children ages 1-2Group II: Children ages 3-5*Note: Fruits and Vegetables are combined as one component at Snack but listed separately to encourage menu plans from both sources.Minimum portion per SnackMilkMust be unflavored whole milk for children age 1 and unflavored low-fat (1%) or unflavored fat-free milk for children 2-5 years old.4 fluid ounces(1/2 cup)4 fluid ounces(1/2 cup)Meats or Meat AlternatesUnbreaded, lean meat, poultry, and fish(If deli meats are planned, obtain CN Label or PFS statement)1/2 ounce1/2 ounceEquivalent tofu, soy product or alternate protein products(Obtain CN Label or PFS statement if needed)1/2 ounce1/2 ounceCheese - natural or processed (not “cheese product”)1/2 ounce1/2 ounceLarge egg1/2 egg1/2 eggPeanut butter, soy nut butter or other nut or seed butters1 tablespoon1 tablespoonCooked dry beans, peas, legumes1/8 cup1/8 cupYogurt, flavored or unflavored, sweetened or unsweetened (23 grams sugar or less per 6 ounces 15 grams per 4 ounces)1/4 cup or 2 ounces1/4 cup or 2 ouncesPeanuts, soy nuts, tree nuts or seeds1/2 ounce1/2 ounceFruits and/or Vegetables1/2 cup1/2 cupVegetables and/or Fruits1/2 cup1/2 cupGrainsWhole grain, whole grain rich or enriched breads1/2 oz. eq.1/2 oz. eq.Whole grain, whole grain rich or enriched biscuit, roll, or muffin1/2 oz. eq.1/2 oz. eq.Whole grain, enriched or fortified cooked cereals, rice or pasta1/4 cup 1/4 cup Whole grain or enriched or fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal1/2 cup flakes or rounds3/4 cup puffed cereal 1/8 cup granola1/2 cup flakes or rounds3/4 cup puffed cereal 1/8 cup granola*Children 1-4 years of age are in the preschool age group in the NSLP and SBP. In situations where a 5-year-old is in preschool or a 4-year-old is in kindergarten, a sponsor may continue to serve the meal pattern appropriate for that grade.Serving Preschool Snack Reminders:GeneralPlan two of the four components from 5 food groups or a reimbursable snack.Only one of the components selected may be a beverage - milk or 100% juice.Be mindful of choking hazards posed from uncut hot dogs, peanut butter, whole grapes and other uncut, whole produce items.MilkFlavored milk is NOT allowed for preschool children unless in an approved comingling setting.Milk must be unflavored whole milk for children age 1 and unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk for preschool children 2 years and older.Meats/Meat AlternatesYogurt may be plain/unsweetened, flavored/sweetened, but must contain no more than 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces/15 grams per 4 rmation about Alternate Protein Products (APP) can be found in 7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 225, and 226 (see Appendix A in 226).Fruits/VegetablesPasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the fruit or vegetable requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.GrainsAt least one serving of grains per day, across all eating occasions, must be whole grain or whole grain rich. Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce (21.2 grams of sugar per 100 grams of dry cereal).Grain-based desserts do not count towards meeting the grains component for any preschool meal or snack. This means that the following are not allowed in a reimbursable snack:Sweet pie crust (dessert pies, cobbler, fruit turnovers)- Doughnuts (frosted and unfrosted)Sweet rolls (frosted and unfrosted)- Toaster pastries (frosted and unfrosted)Granola bars (plain or with add-ins)- Cookies, cupcakes and browniesFDACS Revised 3/2022Sponsor #SponsorContact Name*Age Group 1-2 3-5COMPONENTS ↓*AGE-BASED PORTIONS ↓Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Milk(If planned)ItemPortion in fl. oz.Meats/Meat Alternates(If planned)ItemPortionVegetables(If planned)ItemPortion in cupsFruits(If planned)ItemPortion in cupsGrains(If planned)ItemPortionOther Foods/Condiments(If planned)Item PortionNotesNotesAbbreviations: oz. eq. = ounce equivalent, WGR = whole grain-rich, M/MA = meats/meat alternatesFDACS Revised 3/2022 ................
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