HEALTHY SNACK/MEAL PREP

Mini prep to start the week off! Veggie Loaded Mini Meatloaves: Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey 1 tsp salt Black pepper, to taste 2 large eggs 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms ½ cup finely chopped or grated carrot 1/2 cup chopped parsley 2 cups finely chopped spinach 1 tsp dried thyme 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard Oil for greasing muffin tin Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin. Mix all ingredients until combined. Divide evenly into muffin cups (about ¼ cup each), pressing down gently. Bake 25–30 minutes, until cooked through. Cool slightly before serving. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. ⸻ Chicken Sausage Egg Bites: Ingredients 10 large eggs 1 package chicken sausage, cooked and chopped Multi-colored bell peppers, diced Red onion, diced Shredded cheese Splash of milk Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin. Divide sausage, peppers, onion, and cheese evenly among muffin cups. Whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings. Pour egg mixture into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake 20–25 minutes, until set. Cool slightly before removing. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze. ⸻ Peanut Butter Chia Cookies: Ingredients ½ cup smooth peanut butter ⅓ cup honey 2 Tbsp whole milk (or plant-based milk) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (150g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp chia seeds Instructions Preheat oven to 320°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk peanut butter, honey, milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, and chia seeds until a dough forms. Roll into 1 Tbsp balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. #mealprep #toddlermealprep #toddlersnacks