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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Greek yogurt with fresh berries and granola or chocolate chips – have it pretty much every day!
Alomond butter and diced apple/banana with a sprinkle of cinnamon. YUM!
I love crisp apple with peanut butter and almonds with a cheese stick is a good combo as well.
I love a huge fan of greek yogurt and nuts. Its the perfect breakfast and/or snack! Aside from that, goldfish and peanut butter M&M’s is a winner. Not as healthy 😉
greek yogurt and granola!
Greek yogurt with granola or fresh berries… Yum!
Dried fruit and nuts – just finished eating some actually!
air popped popcorn + parmesan cheese is my absolute fave. that and greek yogurt with peanut butter powder mixed in. so delicious.
I love air popped popcorn paired with something salty (like pretzels)!
I love bananas with almond butter. Sort of messy to eat, but wonderful!
I struggle with cottage cheese but I’ve never thought of adding dried fruit. Will have to try!
My favorite snack pair at the moment is homemade whole wheat & seed bread with coconut oil. But I did just order some different flavors of nut butters so that will be exciting to have more choices to slather on!
Cottage cheese and mandarin oranges!
I’m obsessed with peanut butter, so I usually do a scoop of peanut butter in nonfat greek yogurt with fruit. Delish and healthy!
Cottage cheese and fresh pineapple are a staple at my house!
Nuts and cheese all the way!
I love mixed nuts + a cheese stick or baby bel cheese. I love the popcorn idea, though. I’ll have to try that!
greek yogurt and granola!
Favorite snack combo: apples, cheddar, and pecans! SO good.
I love vanilla greek yogurt with the CVS Vanilla Cherry Almonds. SO GOOD.
I’m a big nut and fruit fan. It’s my go to before a workout! It keeps me full without making me feel bloated 🙂
I love a spreadable cheese like brie with apple! Yum!
My favorites are an apple with peanut butter or veggies and hummus!
I LOVE CVS’s blueberry lemon almonds! They are so good and good for you! I’ve eaten a whole bag for breakfast before and felt no guilt.
I love sweet potatoes and almond butter!
Green apple and peanut butter, greek yogurt and chia seeds, and cashews with a Babybel cheese!
I love popcorn with tabasco sauce! And celery with tabasco sauce or nut butter.
One of my favorite snacks is a good old banana with peanut butter! Or anything with peanut butter really 🙂 These snacks all look delish!
I like Bananas & Nuts or Apples & any kind of Nut Butter!
I’m with you on the fresh fruit & dried nuts – its one of my favs! Also enjoy cottage cheese and fruit or grapes and cheese!
My favorite is anything salty and sweet combo!
Quest protein bar or shake or Jerky and pop chips if on the go! Or a can of tuna/deli meat/prepped meat frozen veg, & a fruit are some staples depending on where I’m going/at and what I’m doing that day. I’ve recentlybdescovered dried edamame which is pretty awesome
I especially love trail mix on its own, but I agree with you I can easily eat the whole bag! One of my favorite pairings is an apple and nut butter, specifically peanut butter (my favorite!)
I love pairing veggies and protein – usually baby carrots and hummus or a hard boiled egg!
I love peanut butter and banana!
I love Greek yogurt with nuts and chia seeds or a string cheese paired with a granola bar!
I love cottage cheese and berries! Or nut butter and just about anything
I love your popcorn + dried fruit and nuts combo! I am going to try it this afternoon when I need a sweet and salty snack!
A favorite of mine is a Granny Smith apple with peanut butter, yum!
I like apples with peanut or almond butter.
Fage greek yogurt and honey 🙂
Hummus with bell peppers.
My current fave is cottage cheese and fruit. Yum!
I love mixing nuts with dried fruit or cheese cubes!
My favorite snack pairing is either peanut butter and popcorn or peanut butter and Chex. I’ll pretty much eat peanut butter with anything or popcorn with anything.
Almonds and chocolate chips!
oatmeal raisin cookies with peanut or almond butter : )
apples & almonds are my favorite snacks!
I love popcorn or cheese and GF crackers!
I love to pair tuna fish and crackers!