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