Resources – Menu Planning
Templates, tools and ideas to help Student Nutrition Program (SNP) volunteers with planning healthy program menus that meet the nutrition guidelines.
| Resources | Description | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast or Morning Meal Menu Template (Blank) | A tool to help with menu planning and food purchasing for Breakfast or Morning Meal Programs only (requires Microsoft Word) |
Breakfast or Morning Meal template |
| General Program Menu Template (Blank) | A tool to help with general menu planning and food purchasing (requires Microsoft Word) |
General Program Menu Template |
| Sample Breakfast or Morning Meal Menus | Examples of menus that meet or exceed the Ministry-approved Nutrition Guidelines for student nutrition programs (requires Microsoft Word) |
Sample Breakfast or Morning Meal Program Menu Template Updated August 2023 |
| Sample Snack Menu Ideas | Examples of menus that meet or exceed the Ministry-approved Nutrition Guidelines for student nutrition programs (requires Microsoft Word) |
Sample Snack Program Menu Template Updated August 2023 |
| Mobile Flyer Applications | Online and mobile-friendly apps to help you browse food flyers and save money too! (requires Microsoft Word) |
Apps for Grocery Store Shopping |
| How To Waste Less Fruits & Vegetables | Learn how to make the most of fresh produce | How to waste less fruits and veggies |
| Foodland Ontario – Produce Availability | Foodland Ontario website lists what month(s) fruits and vegetables are available and/or in season | Foodland Ontario–Produce Availability Guide |
| Recipes for Student Nutrition Programs | A collection of healthy, dietitian-approved recipes that meet the nutrition guidelines, developed specifically for SNPs (www.brightbites.ca) | Download |
| Bake It Up! – Eat Right Ontario | Over 20 recipes for baked goods that comply with PPM150 | Download |
| Healthy Breakfast Recipes – BCHU | A few great breakfast recipe ideas provided by the Brant County Health Unit | Download |
| Healthy Breakfast Recipes – BCC | Online breakfast recipe book by Breakfast Club of Canada | Download |