I’m still trying my best to make smart decisions when it comes to snacking and typically opt for food combinations that include a healthy dose of protein, fat and carbohydrates since I know this will keep me satisfied for much longer. Today I’m teaming up with CVS to share some ideas for filling snack pairings you can easily assemble when you’re limited on time!
Five Easy Snack Duos
- Greek Yogurt + Almonds
Greek yogurt has been a snacktime favorite of mine for years. With so many different flavors available these days, it’s easy to eat this one frequently without ever getting sick of it. Topping a cup of the yogurt with nuts adds a crunchy texture and a dose of healthy fats that helps keep me feeling satisfied.
- Cottage Cheese + Dried Fruit
As a big-time fan of sweet and salty flavor combinations, this duo is a big-time favorite. Cottage cheese is a great source of satiating protein and sprinkling a bowl with dried fruit only amps up the flavor!
- Granola Bar + Nut Butter
Spreading peanut butter (or any nut butter!) on top of a granola bar seriously enhances the flavor! Plus, the addition of nut butter adds creaminess, protein and healthy fat to this delicious snack.
- Air Popped Popcorn + Trail Mix
I love this combination because I can eat an entire bag of trail mix in one sitting if I’m not thinking about it. By adding fiber-rich air popped popcorn to the mix, I am able to amp up the volume of trail mix without eating my bodyweight in the higher-calorie trail mix staples like nuts, dried fruit and chocolate pieces. Plus, the flavor combinations in this particular duo are endless!
- Fresh Fruit + Mixed Nuts
This one has been a staple of mine for years and with good reason. It’s perfectly portable, making it a great option for on-the-go nutritious snacking.
Giveaway
Now it’s giveaway time! If any of the above snack pairings appeal to you, I think you’ll enjoy this giveaway from CVS for a $100 gift card!
You can use the gift card toward anything at CVS and I highly recommend stocking up on some of the tasty snacks from their Gold Emblem Abound line. All of the ingredients in CVS’ Gold Emblem Abound snacks are totally recognizable (no artificial preservatives and flavors) and whether you prefer something sweet or savory, you’ll have no trouble finding a delicious snack you’ll love.
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on this blog post telling me about one of your favorite snack pairings. I’ll randomly select a giveaway winner on Friday morning.
Good luck!
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Disclosure: I’m proud to partner with CVS/pharmacy as one of the “Gold Emblem Abound Trail Makers” this year! I am being sponsored by CVS/pharmacy for my Trail Makers posts and activities, but all opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. As always, I am so appreciative of your support surrounding sponsored posts. Thank you!
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I love to slice avocado and roll it up in lunchmeat!
I love bananas with almond butter, or air popped pop corn w/ sriracha and honey – so good!!
Apple or banana with nut butter for the win!!!!
First of all I am addicted to Gold Emblem Salt and Vinegar Baked Rice Crisps!!! My favorite food pairing is Greek yogurt with blueberries and granola added. 🙂
I Love Greek yogurt and fruit, and peanut butter and bananas!
I really love bananas with peanut butter!
I love an apple with string cheese!
I love popcorn and trail mix!!
I’m intrigued by those granola bars! And my little one and I are always up for popcorn 🙂 I’m already a CVS regular so I will definitely be on the lookout!
Peanut butter, honey and banana.
Apple with peanut butter!
I love cottage cheese and peaches or turkey pepperoni and string cheese!
Peanut butter and banana!!
I always enjoy nuts or nut butter with apples or bananas! These new CVS snacks look really good! I’ll have to go check them out.
I’ve never put peanut butter on a granola bar before, but I need to try it! I also love popcorn and trail mix:)
Sharp cheddar and granny smith apples! 🙂
popcorn with dried fruit. salty and sweet mix!
My fault is I love salty – so I go for pita and hummus, or celery and peanut butter! YUM!
Grapes and almonds OR banana and almond butter! I always love a good trail mix, but like you, I would eat the whole thing without thinking!!
I love an apple with nut butter or popcorn.
I like to pair a banana with pb and chocolate chips!
Love cheese and fruit combo!
Apples or celery with peanut butter!!!
Love their rice crackers and hummus!
I love yogurt with granola!
My favorite healthy combo is the classic hummus and veggies.
My tried-and-true combo is peanut butter with either apple or carrot sticks! I’ll definitely have to try out the popcorn + trail mix option though. I love trail mix, but since 1/4 cup is usually a serving size I know I often eat 2-3 servings.
I love cottage cheese with sunflower seeds!
My favorite snack combination is cottage cheese and pears. Just a great combination when dinner seems forever away and I need something to tide me over until then.
Carrot sticks and greek yogurt dip!
It’s hard to choose a favorite snack combo, I am currently obsessed with banana and crunchy peanut butter, but I guess my favorite snack of all time is roasted veggies with hummus. There’s nothing like it. 🙂
I’m a fan of making my own snack mix. Sometimes it’s simple raisins and almonds, other times it’s more sweet and savory. But I find with how often my cravings change, it’s easiest to buy individual bags of items and mix myself. That way, I’m always satisfied!
I love the popcorn and trail mix idea! Perfect to stop my sweet tooth!
Popcorn is my favorite snack! I also love almonds!
My favorite snack is a banana, cut in half the long way, peanut butter or almond butter spread on each side, and topped with a few chocolate chips. Mmmm.
Fruit and cheese are always a favorite!
Rice cakes with almond butter, sliced banana, and goji berries is always a good go-to
My all time FAVORITE food pairings would have to be tiny peanut butter and banana pop-ables, half dipped in dark chocolate and frozen… YUM!
Greek yogurt and dark chocolate chips!
Yogurt & berries!! 😀
I love sweet fruit and salty nuts combo!
My snack of choice is almonds and greek yogurt! I also love anything paired with mixed nuts/cottage cheese/dried fruit.
Lately I’ve been all about rice cakes topped with a small amount of homemade jam and cottage cheese. It’s creamy, a little sweet, and keeps me full!
popcorn and dark chocolate covered raisins. one of my favorite snacks by far!
Apple + cheese is the BESTTT!
I loveeee a fresh fruit smoothie! YUM!
I’m on a dark chocolate and walnuts kick.
Fruit and a piece of string cheese-my mid-morning go to!!
Kale chips or carrot and celery sticks with peanut butter or banana with peanut butter or popcorn with peanut butter. Subbing almond butter instead of peanut butter is even better.
I love cottage cheese and fruit! What a great idea to add trail mix!