foodie Archives | with a Side of Sneakers

11 Snow Day Treats

This snow day treats post is sponsored by Foodie.com.

First things first, I sure hope this is true and not an evil, torturous rumor: Starbucks is bringing COCONUT MILK to all of it’s stores this month. Do you know how exciting this is to a dairy-free, soy-free latte lover?! Cinnamon dolce here I come; I’ve missed you so.

Moving on. This winter was predicted to be WAY worse than last year and that’s saying a lot considering we missed about 1,429 school days before November last winter. That being said, we’ve yet to see snow and it’s February. I’m not complaining since the temperatures have rarely dipped into the frigid region. Of course, I wouldn’t mind seeing some at least once. Preferably on a weekend if I’m being greedy.

So in the spirit of maybe potentially having a snow day sometime between now and spring, here are 11 fun treats to get you through your next snow storm. Or some that just have a snowy theme in case we never end up getting that snow. My personal favorite is obviously the beer snow.

What’s your favorite snowy treat?

12 Comforting Paleo Casseroles

Roundups

This collection of Paleo casserole recipes is sponsored by Foodie.com.

I don’t know about you, but when it’s cold and dreary and gray outside all I want to eat are warm, comforting, indulgent foods. The gooey-er and creamier the better.

Only when you don’t eat dairy, the gooey-creamy factor drops significantly. Same can be said when you don’t eat pasta. But it doesn’t have to be that way – over the course of a few years of creative eating, we’ve stumbled upon a few favorites that satisfy the comfort factor without needed the dairy or gluten. Of course, I could always use a few more winter go-tos. Here are a few Paleo {aka fits our gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free family requirements} casseroles that sound like they’d fit the bill.

Sneak peak of what’s included:

Blueberry French Toast Casserole {yes please}
Creamy Spaghetti Squash Chicken Casserole
Spicy Southwestern Casserole
Broccoli and Chicken Casserole

{If you’re in a reader or mobile you may need to click over to view the slideshow.}

Do you have a favorite Paleo casserole?

13 Festive Fall Apple Recipes

Recipe

This apple recipes post is sponsored by Foodie.com.

I know pumpkin gets to be the star of the fall show, but aside from pancakes and cream cheese, I’m really not all that into it. Apples, on the other hand, I can’t get enough of. I’m still sad we didn’t make it apple picking this year.

Even though I didn’t leave an orchard with bushels of apples to bring home, I’m still obsessed with this forgotten fall fruit in every shape and form – from apple butter to hot paninis, cider cinnamon rolls to savory salads and marinades.

Here are 13 great apple recipes to get your meal-making wheels turning for the season. From tasty treats to healthy eats, here you go!

{You might need to click through to see the slideshow, or simply visit the collection on Foodie.com.}

What’s your favorite apple recipe?

13 Healthy After School Snacks {Paleo}

Roundups

This healthy after school snacks post is sponsored by Foodie.com.

Labor Day is right around the corner, meaning my new favorite holiday of the year is just about here: back to school.

Kidding, kidding. Sort of.

While plenty of kids loaded up their backpacks and filled their lunch boxes last week, my little guy doesn’t start school until after Labor Day. I’ve spent the weekend getting his cups and lunchboxes labeled, hunting down his backpack from last year, and gathering classroom supplies. Though I’m going to be a bit sad to walk away while he stays behind in his classroom to play, I’m excited for him to start preschool.

Judging from previous years {and every day in the life of the Kynado} that means I’ll need extra snacks on hand more than ever. Nothing like playing hard at school all day to work up an appetite.

I’ve rounded up 13 healthy after-school snacks to keep your little {and big} guys and gals going after a long day at school. Because it’s so popular {and helps us with our allergies}, I chose snacks that also happen to be paleo, meaning they’re also gluten free and dairy free. The last thing kids need to keep energized and nourished is a bunch of junk and sugar.

So here you go, from homemade fruit leather to paleo graham crackers, you’re sure to find an after school snack your kiddos will love.

{If you’re reading this on a mobile device you may not be able to see the slideshow.}

I’ve got a post up on tiny sneakers about our favorite preschool lunch supplies too, so be sure to check it out if you’re packing snacks and lunches to go.

What’s your favorite easy & healthy after school snack?

12 Back to School Lunches

Lunch

The following post about back to school lunches is sponsored by Foodie.com

I don’t know about you, but giant Back-to-School section in the back corner of Target is making me want to jump out of pants in anticipation for school starting back up again …

in over a month.

AHHHH.

So school may not really be right around the corner for us, but at least it’s slowly getting closer. I can’t wait. I love being able to pack up a couple lunches at the same time then send the little guy on his way each school day without having to think about it again.

Sidebar: I can’t believe I don’t have to pack diapers this year either.

But anyways, here are a few ideas I’ve scrounged around for. We’ll have to adapt a couple of them to fit KB’s dietary needs, but they’re still helpful in getting the ideas flowing. A kid can only eat so many sandwiches.

With back to school around the corner, here are some ideas for fun, packable lunches. {If you’re on mobile you might have to click through to see the slideshow collection.}

Happy lunch packing!

What’s your favorite packable-lunch?

This post is sponsored by Foodie.com