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Galaxy of Grub

Cold Cereal (any variety)
Critter Munch (see recipe)
Apple Wedges
Fruit Dip (see recipe)
Milk


RECIPE: Critter Munch
Yield: 50 servings (1/4 cup = ½ grain/bread)

Ingredients: Measure:
Animal Crackers 4.5 cups (7.5 ounces)
Goldfish Crackers 3 cups (6 ounces)
Pretzel Twists 2 cups
Raisins or Dried Cherries 4 cups

Directions:
  1. Gently mix all the ingredients together.
  2. Place mix in serving bowl(s) and cover. Serve with appropriate serving utensils.


RECIPE: Fruit Dip
Yield: 50 servings (2 TBSP)

Ingredients: Measure:
Light Cream Cheese 3 cups
Plain Yogurt 3 cups
Brown Sugar ¾ cup
Vanilla 2 TBSP

Directions:
  1. Place all ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until fluffy.
  3. Portion into serving bowl(s) and cover. Serve with appropriate serving utensils.

Age 1-2

Menu Item Serving Size Meal Pattern
Cold Cereal ¼ cup ½ grain/bread
Critter Munch * ¼ cup ½ grain/bread
Apple Wedges ¼ apple ¼ cup fruit
Fruit Dip * 1-2 TBSP -
Milk (fluid) ½ cup (4 oz) 1 milk

Age 3-5

Menu Item Serving Size Meal Pattern
Cold Cereal 1/3 cup ½ grain/bread
Critter Munch * ¼ cup ½ grain/bread
Apple Wedges ½ apple ½ cup fruit
Fruit Dip * 2 TBSP -
Milk (fluid) ¾ cup (6 oz) 1 milk

Age 6-12

Menu Item Serving Size Meal Pattern
Cold Cereal ¾ cup 1 grain/bread
Critter Munch * ½ cup 1 grain/bread
Apple Wedges ½ apple ½ cup fruit
Fruit Dip * 2-3 TBSP -
Milk (fluid) 1 cup (8 oz) 1 milk

*Recipe provided


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