Packing for a picnic is one of my favourite summertime activities. Whether it be a picnic at the zoo, or the beach or on our front lawn casual summer meals are a family favourite. I always pack fresh fruit, veggies, a summer salad, peanut butter sandwiches and a light protein. My boys run so much that I worry sometimes they are not getting enough protein to fuel their growth and constant activity. I have tried packing nuts, quinoa, pasta salad with chicken but they won’t eat it. Their favourite thing in the world is plan chicken or sunny side up eggs. Chicken I can do, but sunny side up eggs are definitely not picnic-able!
A friend introduced me to PROTINIS by Maple Leaf Foods and I was ecstatic! Easy, grab-on-the-go protein packs filled with delicious chicken, and assorted sides from dried mango to salsa.
With eight varieties to choose from these are the perfect snack anytime but our family loves them as an protein rich addition to our picnic basket. I love the Glazed Roasted Chicken Honey Garlic Protini, my boys favourite is the Glazed Oven Roasted Chicken + Mango.
Each package of Protinis comes with two snack servings sealed for freshness and in a recyclable plastic dish that is easy to hold for little hands. My boys are frequent snackers, but with a serving of protein I know they will be full longer and more satisfied compared to salty and sweet snacks. 
Are you ready to try out the “Official Snack of Everything”
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Disclosure: I was provided with a sample of PROTINIS to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
I really like Protinis, I toss them in a salad or add to stir frys to make it a meal :)
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They are so handy – love having them around
I so want to try these out! They would be perfect for a picnic, but even better for eating lunch at my desk which I do far too often, LOL. I am dying to try the cranberry ones!
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Yummy! The cranberry ones would be awesome and perfect for a desk side snack
These are great for school lunches, and so great to sprinkle onto salads. I haven’t seen all the varieties yet, but, will keep an eye open for them.
What great way to pack a little protein in with your snacks! i think i may pick up the cranberry one for our library trip on saturday.
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Oh these would be perfect for work lunches, a great way to add some protein to a salad while on the go/
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My younger daughter would LOVE these – she’s always asking to have chicken for dinner (it’s one of her favorite things) but I don’t always have it on hand. These would be perfect! I’ll have to look for them the next time I’m at the store. Do they sell them in regular grocery stores or health food stores?
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I’ve never heard of these. They’d be perfect for the kids’ lunchboxes.
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