Being a mom of three young kids, I’m always on the look-out for new, easy and nutritious homemade snacks that my kids love. We often turn to energy or protein ball recipes, because they’re so easy to make and you can pack them full of nutrition. I love finding interesting flavour combinations for energy balls (my favourites always contain chocolate), and unique uses for nutritious ingredients that I already have in my fridge and pantry (like quinoa and coconut). To inspire you, I’ve shared 20 of my favourite energy/protein ball recipes below!
Double Chocolate Chia Protein Bites By: Sarah Remmer, RD
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites By: Sarah Remmer, RD
Almond Pistachio Cocoa Bites by: Amy Gorin, RD
Cinnamon Crunch Breakfast Protein Balls By: Lara Lynne, RD
Lemon Energy Balls by: The Lean Green Bean (Lindsay Livingston, RDN)
Thin Mint Protein Balls, by: Lara Lynne, RD
No-Bake Apple Peanut Butter Energy Bites By Chrissy Carol, RD
Carrot Cake Balls By: The Salubrious RD
Almond Choco-Cherry Chia Bites By: Christy Wilson, RD
6-Ingredient Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites By: Chocolate Slopes (Krista Hegner, RD)
Protein Brownie Bites, by: Lara Lynne, RD
Gluten-Free Energy Balls With Quinoa and Coconut By: Abbey’s Kitchen (Abbey Sharp, RD)
10-Minute Healthy Energy Bites By: Nourish Nutrition Co. (Rebecca Clyde, RD)
Peppermint Mocha Energy Bites By: Euphoria Nutrition (Charlene Pors, RD)
Chocolate Truffle Energy Bites By: Sarah Haas, RDN
Peanut Butter Banana Nut Energy Balls By Empowered Nutrition (Emily Holdorf, RDN)
Cranberry Orange Energy Bites By: One Hungry Bunny (Katie Pfeffer-Scanlan, RDN)
Chocolate Banana Nut Energy Balls By: Brittany Poulson, RDN, CDE
Raw Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Cookie Dough Balls By: The Spicy RD (E.A Stewart, RDN)
Raspberry Zinger Energy Balls By: Amanda Finks, RDN
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Now that my 3 kids are back to school, and activities are in full swing, it’s SO important as a busy mom, that I have nutritious and easy-to-prepare dinners ready to go on weeknights. I often turn to my slowcooker, because I can toss the ingredients in after school drop off and not worry about it for the rest of the day! Even better? When the slow cooker meal is so delicious that my kids devour it!🙌
I love that this recipe makes 6-7 servings, so that we can make it last for two meals. You can also double it to make it last longer, and freeze the leftovers for future busy nights!😉
[AD]As a dietitian, I also love that this recipe is nutritionally balanced, and contains Canadian-raised chicken! And I’m excited to feature it here to help celebrate National Chicken Month👇
Slow Cooker Chicken Ragu Recipe
INGREDIENTS
• 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1/2 large onion (sliced)
• 1 small fennel trimmed and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves (sliced)
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup red wine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• I 28 oz can San Marzano Tomatoes
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
1️⃣Add onion, garlic, rosemary and oregano to the slowcooker
2️⃣Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to slowcooker
3️⃣In a medium bow, combine broth, red wine, and red wine vinegar and then pour over the chicken
4️⃣Add the can of San Marzano tomatoes to the slow cooker
5️⃣Cook for 8-9 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
6️⃣Open the slowcooker about 20 minutes before it’s done, and add basil and chickpeas, and stir. Put the lid back and cook until timer ends.
7️⃣Serve with a ladle, over rice, quinoa or pasta (optional) and top with grated parmesan cheese
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I can’t wait to work my way through this delicious list! Thank you for pulling these together!!
My pleasure! I hope you enjoy!