There are many ways to plan menus. If you have kids, invite them to help. They might enjoy creating menus with markers and paper, or on the computer.

	Meal planning basics   Use these basic methods to help you plan meals.
	Eat right with the plate method An easy way to make sure you’re eating the right amount of food is to use the “plate method.”
	5 day meal planner Use up what you have as you plan for the next five days.
	Is your diet balanced? Here's a tool to help plan nutritious meals and snacks.
	Meals for entertaining on a budget We have celebration and party planning ideas and recipes for birthdays, barbeques, holidays, and more.

Crispy Granola

Serves: 12
Cost: $1.92 for whole recipe / $0.16 per person

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• 5-day meal planning worksheet
• MyPlate - Super Tracker Menu Planner
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• Say YES to family meals! (pdf)
• Meal planning using use-up list and menus (pdf)
• 3 steps to quick healthy meals (pdf)
• Making a meal with what's on hand
• Thrifty weekly menus
• Tips for packing lunches...for kids and others (pdf)
• What does a sack lunch cost? (pdf)