I love nuts. Like allllllll of them. Pistachios, cashews, almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, and peanuts. Did I miss any?! But let's talk about the cheapest of them all: peanuts.
I could go on for days about how awesome this little nut is — full of plant-based protein, completely satisfying, good at stabilizing blood sugar throughout the day, uber sustainable and requiring very little water for growth, super affordable, genuinely liked by almost every kid on the planet, providing a slew of health benefits, etc… but I do understand that some schools don't allow peanuts because of allergies. So if that happens to be you, please feel free to sub in sunflower seed butter in today's recipe.
Speaking of school, can we just stop for a moment and say, "WHOAAAAAAAAAAAA. Where did summer go?!?" I have friends in Georgia who already snapped that first day pic - lunchbox, backpack, and all. We (thankfully) still have two weeks before Babycakes STARTS KINDERGARTEN. But it will be here before we know it. And we'll be ready. With easy lunchbox ideas like this one and this one and this one and the one below, easing into the routine will be much easier.
Maple Cinnamon PB Dip:
This dip is perfect for a hearty after-school snack that will keep your kids full 'til dinner, or in their lunchbox.
I started with unsweetened crunchy peanut butter. For a little nutrient boost and a taste of fall, I added cinnamon and ground flax. To sweeten it a bit, I added dark amber maple syrup (but this is totally optional). And to make the dip creamier, I used Silk's unsweetened Cashewmilk. I first declared my love for it here. I use it allllllllllll the time -- in my coffee, in smoothies like this one, in salad dressings like this one, and in yummy dips.
Today's lunchbox features:
Sliced organic apples with Maple Cinnamon PB Dip ---- recipe below!
5 Slices of a wrap with turkey, spinach, cheddar and a bit of organic strawberry jam
*If your child is older, you can add in another item -- like baby carrots or sugar snap peas or crunchy chickpeas.
Since school hasn't started yet, Babycakes devoured this as a picnic dinner on the patio. We're still squeezing in more "glamping", more reading, more flower-girling, and more popsicle eating before the first bell rings.
Questions:
What about you? Are your kiddos already back-to-school?
What are your favorite items to pack in their lunches?
Do your kids like peanut butter?
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This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions, recipe, beautiful food photography, and text are all mine.
Maple Cinnamon PB Dip
Description
Maple Cinnamon PB Dip // via Nosh and Nourish
Ingredients
3⁄4 cups crunchy peanut butter* (try to find one that is unsweetened)
2 tablespoons Silk Unsweetened Cashewmilk
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1⁄2 tablespoon Ground Flax
1⁄2 tablespoon Dark Amber Maple Syrup (optional)
Notes
*or try mixing up the same quantity using peanut powder and water!
I love nuts. Like allllllll of them. Pistachios, cashews, almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, and peanuts. Did I miss any?! But let's talk about the cheapest of them all: peanuts.
I could go on for days about how awesome this little nut is — full of plant-based protein, completely satisfying, good at stabilizing blood sugar throughout the day, uber sustainable and requiring very little water for growth, super affordable, genuinely liked by almost every kid on the planet, providing a slew of health benefits, etc… but I do understand that some schools don't allow peanuts because of allergies. So if that happens to be you, please feel free to sub in sunflower seed butter in today's recipe.
Speaking of school, can we just stop for a moment and say, "WHOAAAAAAAAAAAA. Where did summer go?!?" I have friends in Georgia who already snapped that first day pic - lunchbox, backpack, and all. We (thankfully) still have two weeks before Babycakes STARTS KINDERGARTEN. But it will be here before we know it. And we'll be ready. With easy lunchbox ideas like this one and this one and this one and the one below, easing into the routine will be much easier.
Maple Cinnamon PB Dip:
This dip is perfect for a hearty after-school snack that will keep your kids full 'til dinner, or in their lunchbox.
I started with unsweetened crunchy peanut butter. For a little nutrient boost and a taste of fall, I added cinnamon and ground flax. To sweeten it a bit, I added dark amber maple syrup (but this is totally optional). And to make the dip creamier, I used Silk's unsweetened Cashewmilk. I first declared my love for it here. I use it allllllllllll the time -- in my coffee, in smoothies like this one, in salad dressings like this one, and in yummy dips.
Today's lunchbox features:
*If your child is older, you can add in another item -- like baby carrots or sugar snap peas or crunchy chickpeas.
Since school hasn't started yet, Babycakes devoured this as a picnic dinner on the patio. We're still squeezing in more "glamping", more reading, more flower-girling, and more popsicle eating before the first bell rings.
Questions:
Sign up!
Be sure to sign up for Silk's newsletter to keep up with new product offerings, recipe ideas, get coupons, etc. They just came out with a new chocolate cashewmilk that I know you'll LOVE! You'll see it in an upcoming paleo cupcake recipe (for Babycakes' birthday!!) at the end of the month!
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions, recipe, beautiful food photography, and text are all mine.
Maple Cinnamon PB Dip
Description
Maple Cinnamon PB Dip // via Nosh and Nourish
Ingredients
Notes
*or try mixing up the same quantity using peanut powder and water!
Instructions
Yields 6 Servings
Nosh and Nourish