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LET’S PLAN SOME MENUS!

Easy-to-implement sample menus for a variety of kitchens.

Every school kitchen and meal program is different, so we’ve created a variety of sample menus to fit schools of multiple sizes and capabilities.

These sample menus were developed to help school nutrition professionals adapt to the evolving standards with ready-to-use menu styles. They include two weeks’ worth of menus, weekly nutritional analysis, and helpful menu planning tips!

BREAKFAST MENUS

Grab & Go

Grab & Go

Portable meal components that allow students to pick up breakfast items outside of the cafeteria while keeping service fast and efficient.

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Heat & Serve

Heat & Serve

Items prepared in advance that can quickly be heated and served, reducing labor demands while maintaining quality and portioning.

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Speed Scratch

Speed Scratch

Partially prepared components that staff can combine or finish on-site for a fresher, more customized offering.

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Tips

  1. STANDARDIZE MENU COMPONENTS - Rotate core items (whole grain cereal, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches) with different sides to simplify production and ordering.
  2. PREP IN BATCHES - Cook or portion ahead (overnight oats, parfaits) to ease morning service.
  3. WARM IN BATCHES - Warm items in bulk, then hold at safe serving temps until service. Avoid reheating too early to maintain quality and safety.
  4. DIGITAL TOOLS - Use menu software for nutrient analysis and scaling; add QR codes for student-facing nutrition info.

HEAR FROM KIDS & NUTRITION PROS

"I would love to have this at breakfast!”
7th grader, Indiana, Breakfast Nachos
“Best thing I ever ate"
2nd grader, Illinois, Cherry Lime Smoothie Bowl
“You should serve this here!”
High schooler, Minnesota, Breakfast Grilled Cheese