Maple Leaf PROTINIS Snack ~ Giveaway (CAN)

As a busy mom of two I am always looking for healthy quick and easy snacks and light meals for on the go. Whether it is running out the door to soccer in the summer, running from work to pick up the kids or even a day blogging. Grab and go portioned snack and meals are great.

We recently tried the new Maple Leaf PROTINIS snacks. These little packs are made with delicious oven-roasted seasoned chicken and dried fruit and are a source of complete protein. They are just the right size for my daughter for lunch also as she isn't a big fan of bread. 

According to a Harris Decima survey, more than half (52 per cent) of Canadians snack at least twice a day, 71 per cent are seeking healthier snacking options and 85 per cent of Canadians prefer a snack that leaves them feeling fuller, longer. 

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Why is complete Protein important? According to Sue Mah, registered dietitian and nutrition expert, "Complete protein contains all of the essential amino acids your body needs and cannot produce on its own," Some examples of foods with complete protein are milk, eggs, fish, meat and poultry, like the oven-roasted chicken bites in PROTINIS™. This type of protein helps slow down the digestion of food, keeping you feeling fuller, longer, and protein snacking can support physical activity and weight management goals by building and repairing muscles and tissues." 

PROTINIS snacks are available in eight flavours including 

• Oven Roasted Chicken
• Sweet Thai Chili Chicken
• Mild Salsa Chicken
• Honey Garlic Chicken
• Oven Roasted Chicken and Cranberry
• Oven Roasted Chicken and Superfruit
• Oven Roasted Chicken and Mango
• Oven Roasted Chicken and Apple

They are available at major grocery stores across Canada and retail for approximately $4.99. Each retail pack comes with two PROTINIS™ snacks.

We found them just the right size for the kids and myself. My husband finds them small but enjoyed them also. They would be a great addition to salads or a quick and easy way to make a chicken wrap for lunch. 

Giveaway time! Enter to win 6 packs of Maple Leaf PROTINIS snacks (coupons to pick them up for free). This giveaway is for Canadian residents only. Thanks and Good Luck!

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~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. It is a sponsored post by Maple Leaf Foods. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Lunch Time Help from Schneiders Lunchmate

When my kids first started school a few years ago making lunches for my son didn't really feel like a chore. He only went twice one week and three times the next week. Now that both kids are in school and my son is in grade one I find it more of a challenge to make a fun variety of lunches for them.

Not too many kids want the same old things everyday. My daughter is the prime example of a......picky child.....hmm... no that isn't the word as she loves most foods. She just doesn't like sandwiches. This makes me have to really think about her lunches more.

To get fun and creative with her lunch box we try crackers, cheese, veggies, fruit, yogurt and all those fun foods. For a special treat we have sent each kid to school with a Schneiders Lunchmate + Fruit. As a kid I remember opening my lunch to find a lunchable and was super excited. I wasn't a sandwich kid either... maybe this is where she has gotten her lunch habits from.

Recently we check out the new Lunchmate + fruit and each of the kids where excited to choose a lunch. They both actually went with the turkey lunch that includes meat, crackers, tiny cubes of cheese and a fruit cup. 

I love that they are compact, quick, everything I would give my kids on a normal lunch day. They are mostly easy for young kids to open on their own. My kids had a bit of trouble with the fruit cup. They are also recyclable and that is great as I like to send litter free lunches or recycle stuff to school.

A nice surprise for the kids were the Lunchmate bucks that you redeem at the Lunchmate Club site for fun products like movie passes, gift cards to Subway or Tim Hortons and even toys are available! There are also contests that can be entered at the website, along with a parent's corner and the product information.   

Don't forget to "Like" Lunchmate on Facebook for product information, coupons ($1 off coupon right now) and more.

Win! One lucky Genuine Jenn reader will win $25 in product coupons! Please fill in the form below. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only.

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~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I am a member of the MLF Connects program. As part of my participation in this program I have received compensation, however all opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Maple Leaf Foods is Giving Away Groceries for a Year!

Want to Win Free groceries for a year?!? Right now is the chance with Maple Leaf Foods. "Like" Maple Leaf Foods on Facebook and click on the $15,000 Grocery Giveaway link on the left hand side. Fill in the form and submit! That simple!

Grand Prize Winner - One lucky winner will win groceries for a year valued at over $8,500!

9 Weekly Prizes of Free groceries for a month, valued at over $700



~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Canadian Coupon Mom. This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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