Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

Athletes try making this meal by yourself!

17 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In a brief, upbeat monologue, Kelsey Higginson tells athletes and their parents that they can easily prepare a nutritious dinner in under five minutes using pre‑cooked Trader Joe’s meatballs, ciabatta rolls, and marinara sauce. She outlines the simple steps—cook the meatballs in a pan or air‑fryer, toast the rolls, warm the sauce, assemble the sub, and optionally add greens and fruit. The message emphasizes self‑sufficiency for athletes, especially those heading to college, and encourages parents to share this quick meal idea with their children.

Athletes, did you know that your parents don't have to cook for you every single night? All you have to do is take precooked Trader Joe's meatballs and some ciabatta rolls and some marinara sauce. You can make an easy meatball sub in under 5 minutes. All you gotta do is throw these meatballs into a pan or an air fryer and cook them according to the package directions. Toast up these rolls, warm this sauce up, throw it all together, maybe grab some greens and some fruit to add to the meal, and boom, you got an easy dinner and your parents will love it. Moms, dads, send this to your athlete, especially if they're going to college soon.