Serving Up Whole Grains

Oatmeal can be a great way to get your whole grain-rich serving of grains in for the day, as instant oatmeal, old fashion oats, quick cooking oats and steel-cut oats are all whole grains. Oatmeal is easy to customize by incorporating different spices or fruits, such as our #CACFPCreditable banana oatmeal recipe.

· Recipe: Go Bananas! Oatmeal

· USDA Resource: Is My Recipe Whole Grain-Rich? (English/Spanish)

· NCA Resource: Whole Grain-Rich Quick Guide (English/Spanish)

· Meal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods, Method 2

More Native Foods Added to the Food Buying Guide

The USDA Food Buying Guide recently added more creditable foods for the CACFP, including traditional indigenous foods. Check out our blog to read about what got added and how you can start incorporating them into your menus.

· Learn More on Our Blog

Save Your Spot at Boot Camp Before the Rate Increases

Head Start providers, this one is for you! Our CACFP Head Start Boot Camp is in two weeks, September 26-28. The registration rate increases on September 15, so save your spot today to enjoy our lowest rate. Want to know what to expect at the boot camp? Visit our website to browse sessions and meet the speakers.

· Register for $149

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· Free Webinar: 2024 Nutrition Calendar & Record Keeping System: Making the Most of Your Membership Benefit (September 19)

· Free Webinar: Exploring Fall Foods: Recipes & More! (October 4)

· Provider Day (October 14)

· Free Webinar: Crafting Winter Memories: Activities & Recipes (November 2)

Civil Rights Training

If you work for a State Agency and need to fulfill your Civil Rights training requirement, you can find a free USDA webinar to fulfill that need on our website.

· Watch on Demand

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