7 energizing recipes
It may sometimes seem like they have energy to spare, but active kids still need well-balanced meals before heading to practice. These quick, easy recipes will set them (and you) up for peak performance.

Energizing meals for little athletes
Hearty meals
With all that running around, your pint-sized athlete has probably worked up quite an appetite. We’ve cooked up six, easy-to-prepare dishes (and one snack) that parents will love to make—and kids will love to eat.

Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges
Thanks to this simple recipe, you can whip up a nutritious and delicious meal quickly and without the dread of a messy kitchen. Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges

Baked Ham and Cheese Frittata
Delicious hot or cold, this protein-packed egg dish is perfect before or after games. Get the recipe: Baked Ham and Cheese Frittata

Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu
Make take-out at home with this slurpy, veggie-packed meal. Get the recipe: Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu

Easy Caprese Orzo Risotto
Classic basil, tomato and bocconcini take on a new role in this filling pasta dish. Get the recipe: Easy Caprese Orzo Risotto

Hearty Sausage and Quinoa Minestrone
This soup spells meal with big chunks of tomatoes, carrots and Italian sausage. Bonus: It tastes even better as leftovers. Get the recipe: Hearty Sausage and Quinoa Minestrone

Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Who doesn’t love hearty beef stew? Packed with comforting stewing beef, thick potato bites and loads of harvest veggies, the best part of this recipe is that the slow cooker does all the work. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Blueberry-Cinnamon Granola Bars
Delicious and easy to make, kids will clamour for these nut-free, no-bake protein bars. Get the recipe: Blueberry-Cinnamon Granola Bars

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