Four hungry kids, crazy schedules, and tight budgets means what to cook for meals is always a point of stress in our household. Its taken time for us as we have become more focused on health as a family to find recipes that are in budget, packed with protein, and also are quick, easy, and delicious. We don’t eat things that we don’t love so every recipe here is kid and parent approved from our table to yours!
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No Bake Protein Balls
A sweet treat that is packed with protein and energy for an on the go family.
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Chicken Fried Rice
A meatier protein packed version of this Chinese food staple. One of our Kids favorites…..they devour it.
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Ham, Egg, and Cheese Bagels
A quick, one pan simple recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Packed with protein and simply delicious.
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Chicken Taco Meat
An inexpensive and super easy way to make lots of seasoned chicken for tacos or whatever mexican meals you wish.
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Sausage Manicotti
A flavor packed and filling meal packed with protein and carbs to fuel a busy family after a long day
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Classic chicken bacon ranch flavor in a pasta bake that is protein packed comfort food!
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Fresh Guacamole
The perfect balance of fresh veggies to avocados. We use it as stand alone or to garnish many of our other dishes!
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Pepper Beef
Fried rice, sweet ginger beef steak and seared green peppers and onions. One of my favorites!
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Turkey Bacon Cheese Panini
Quick, easy, hearty, and almost 50g of protein per sandwich make this a perfect fast supper.
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BBQ Meat Balls
This might be my favorite recipe on the site. Hearty, with a hint of sweet and smoky. Great for freezing & meal prep.
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Chili Soup
A meaty and mild chili soup the whole family will love. Tastes almost identical to Wendy’s chili.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Crunchwrap
Crispier version of a chicken bacon ranch wrap that is great on the go.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Sausage, eggs, and cheese with a crispy top and fluffy egg center.
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Chicken Fried Steak Skillet
A hearty, protein packed family favorite that our kids devour! Can make it high or low calorie!
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Ham Egg Cheese Pockets
A big meal prep recipe that makes a great healthy breakfast the kids can warm up themselves, or a great on the go meal!
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Air Fryer Kickin' Chicken
High protein, low cal, delicious, and ready in 2 minutes.