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Quartered grapes with thin cheese strips and safely cut beef-stick pieces

To-Go Snack

Grapes, Cheese & Beef Stick To-Go Box

A portable fruit-and-protein snack with required age-specific substitutions.

No nut ingredientsYield: 10Contains dairyBeef stick: ages 4–5 only
110calories*
8gprotein*
7gcarbs*
6gfat*

Live kitchen plan

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Ingredients for 10 preschool servings

  • 2 1/2 cups seedless grapes
  • 5 oz mild real cheese
  • 5 oz approved beef stick for developmentally ready children ages 4–5
  • Approved soft turkey or shredded chicken for every child under age 4
Laura's Barn safety standard

Grapes are always quartered lengthwise. Beef stick is never served whole or in round coins. Children eat seated with direct adult supervision.

Preparation

Wash and dry grapes, then quarter every grape lengthwise immediately before packing. Cut cheese into thin, short strips. For developmentally ready children ages 4–5 only, split the approved beef stick lengthwise and cut it into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch. Keep refrigerated until service.

Infant and toddler adjustment

Do not serve beef sticks to children under age 4. Use the soft-protein serving shown above and substitute softer fruit when grapes are not developmentally appropriate.

Allergy adjustment

Follow the classroom allergy tag and protected individual plan. Use the approved dairy-free cheese alternative when required.

Nutrition note

*Planning estimate based on 1/4 cup grapes, 1/2 oz cheese, and 1/2 oz beef stick. Verify the exact product labels before finalizing macros and shopping quantities.