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 and peanut butter and chocolate chips is my go to right now.
I love apples, peanut butter, and granola together for a snack! Tasty and filling! Great giveaway!
A large apple and some perfect nut butter!
Super Dark Chocolate and almond butter; Grapes and cottage cheese; Cereal and milk!
I have two favorite go-to snacks: (1) two or three turkish figs cut in half, and each smeared with organic peanut butter and (2) whole grain crackers topped with organic peanut butter and drizzled with either honey or strawberry preserves. Hits the spot every time!
I love apples with peanut butter or some peanuts/nuts with m&ms.
Definitely peanut butter and bananas!
I love grapes with cottage cheese or a mini babybel light cheese–soo good!
Homemade cinnamon almond butter and banana slices!
A dark chocolate chip stuffed into a red raspberry!! YUM!
Peanut butter and pretzels!
I LOVE peanut butter on a banana.
Apple or banana with nut butter – so easy but so delicious!
I love hard boiled eggs with almonds
I love almond butter with apples!
I love chocolate covered chia seeds with raspberries or pita chips and hummus!
Hummus with hard boiled eggs and/or cut up veggies.
Cottage Cheese, Almond Butter and Banana!
I usually opt for greek yogurt and chopped fruit…and sometimes I add chocolate granola!
Recent favorite is carrots wit black bean dip!
Oh how I love to spend time in CVS, I come out with the most random things, makeup, shampoo, office supplies, batteries, snacks, chocolate…
I love cottage cheese and hard boiled eggs!
Banana and peanut butter!
My favorite snack combo is either banana/apple with peanut butter or some carrots and hummus! But this post is definitely making me want to try the Greek yogurt or cottage cheese combos!
I’m starving right now & the apple & trail mix or granola bars & nut butter sound so good!
Greek yogurt and fruit, especially if the fruit is frozen!
Trail mix with a cup of coffee is one of my all-time favorites!
I love cottage cheese and fruit, but I’ve never tried dried fruit! That sounds like it might be even better 🙂
apple and a cheese stick!
I love a granola bar with yogurt.
i LOVE topping a rice cake with peanut butter & banana. soooooo heavenly! you can even sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top, too!
Sliced apple and sharp cheddar
I love the idea of putting peanut butter on snack bars! Sounds so delicious!
Pear & a handful of almonds are my go to snacks currently.
I love dark chocolate with pretzels or popcorn. That sweet crunchy combination always gets me!
Pretzels and almond butter! 🙂
One of my favorite snacks is good ol’ Ants on a Log! Peanut butter on celery topped with raisins!! Yum. Now I want to eat some right now!!
Rice Crackers with Guacamole is fantastic!
Apple or banana and peanut butter!
Fruit and nuts for the win! With a string cheese as a special treat 🙂
I love fresh fruit and peanut butter!
Hummus and veggies or cheese slices and apples
My favorite go to snack is an apple and almond butter mix. I mix almond butter with a little honey and some Bear Naked Maplelicious Pecan Granola. Stir it all up and eat it with apple slices. So good.
I love carrots sticks with peanut butter! Delish!
My favorite snack right now is carrots and peanut butter! Everyone thinks it’s weird but it’s so tasty. Try it. I also love dark chocolate and almonds.
Almond butter and banana!
Peanut butter and ANYTHING!!! I really like it with bananas or apples!
Ooooo, now I want popcorn and trail mix together!!!!
apples and cheese! it took me a long time to try the combo and now i love it!
My favorite snack pairing is nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts and pecans mixed with cheese popcorn. Oh yum. Maybe throw in a handful or so of dark chocolate m&m’s to counter the salty and I’m one happy camper. 🙂