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We just had a long weekend with our kids and while we could have been relaxing in the garden or walking through the market, we had a different idea of fun.

Always the hard workers, we decided to attack the forest around our property. Hours of climbing trees, with a quick run down to the ocean with the kids to enjoy a momentary break.  And lots of biking for the littles around our property, searching new trails and exploring our acreage.

And constantly looking for snacks to feed the busy grown ups and the many little people.

We don’t like to eat to heavily during the day, preferring to snack and nibble our way throughout the day and not fall victim to the carb coma that usually comes after a plate of sandwiches.  And seeing as we are often tossing bits into a picnic basket for a snack at the beach, on the boat or down in the field as we haul (yet another) load of branches and brambles, we prefer something easy to access and transport like these convenient snacks.

The Maple Leaf Protinis ended up in my shopping cart, tossed in as a “why not” sort of snack!  I am always looking for ways to get the kids to eat protein in ANY form, and these had a pretty high protein listing (and were low in fat, AND calories).

I let the kids check them out, and the girls were drawn to the Oven Roasted Chicken Protinis while hubby snuck in to grab the Sweet Thai Chili Protinis. 

The next day, on our way out the door I tossed in two more packages of the Protinis and the kids and I shared them.  They are the perfect sized snack, but be careful, they ARE a bit “more-ish” and will keep you coming back for one more bite.

They are tasty, and easy, and kind of make you feel good about having a healthy, all natural snack packed with protein, and easy enough to open for the kids! And having a snack that will help fuel us through ALL our activities is important!  The last things the kids want to do is stop playing and exploring to have a heavy lunch!

I also know that now I am 40 the weight doesn’t slide off like it did in my 30’s, it likes to hang around!  My strength is diminishing and it is taking longer to recover after those heavy FUN days.  Being able to make smarter choices for myself, and have something the kids love to eat, is important. Continuing to add low fat, and high protein snacks like hard boiled eggs, green veggies and meat will (hopefully) keep me hauling branches for many years to come.

Well, hauling branches, climbing trees, biking to the ocean and enjoying active days with three active kids.

Visit your local Loblaws store to make adding protein to your family’s diet super easy! Maple Leaf products like Country Naturals Turkey Burgers, Chicken Pepperettes, and Protinis are all smart ways to help fuel your busy days.