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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Peanut butter and waffles! My go to snack! Yum!
Pb/ banana toast!
Sharp cheddar cheese and and a crisp apple!
I Like granola and Greek yogurt (or oats if I don’t have granola!)
Deli meat + apple slices! Perfectly sweet and salty 🙂
Apple and cheese… or hummus and anything!
2 dates with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter or plain organic dried mango from Trader Joe’s!
Anything sweet and salty, duh. Right now, I’m into dates stuffed with natural PB!
My current go to snack is hard boiled eggs and a apple.
Honey crisp apples and almond butter
My favorite snack combo is a pink lady apple sprinkled with cinnamon with a side of Justin’s vanilla almond butter.
Ohh greek yogurt with almonds sounds fabulous! That one I want to try!
Almond butter with apple slices is always a favorite!
I love a classic banana and peanut butter!
I love fruit with nut butter!
How did I never think of popcorn with trail mix??? Such a smart idea! With my first little one on the way in November, I’m sure I’ll be reaching for all the easy and quick snacks as well. (They say breastfeeding hunger is REAL!) I’m an apple and PB fan. I have one of those apple slicers and it certainly makes it quick to cut and add PB. Yum!
banana with almond butter is always my go-to afternoon snack!
LOVE greek yogurt and fruit/nuts! It’s my go-to snack and dessert too!
granola bar + PB = yum!!
I love apples and almond butter…or apples and sharp cheddar cheese. yum! Love your popcorn and trail mix idea. I’ll be trying that one soon.
I like Greek Yogurt with granola and apples with peanut butter.
I love trail mix! Sweet and salty cravings taken care of at once! Adding popcorn is a wonderful idea for portion control.
I’ve tried a few of the dried fruit options from the CVS line and I love them with cottage cheese
greek yogurt with slivered almonds or walnuts. Yummy!!
I love raw veggies with hummus or guacamole, and peanut butter with bananas and apples. I recently made some peanut butter + banana roll-ups with some whole wheat tortillas I had, and my boyfriend really loved that combo.
peanut butter on a banana!
Plain yogurt mixed with pb&j!
one of my favorite snacks is peanut butter paired with an apple or with celery! and can’t forget oat balls 🙂
I love Laughing Cow cheese triangles with multigrain crackers. Add some grapes and my snack is complete!
bell peppers + guacamole!!
Apples!
I like cottage cheese and raisins or just a cup of greek yogurt and scoop of peanut butter.
Banana chips & almonds. I love the sweet & salty combination.
cut up vegetables with hummus!
Greek yogurt & Salsa
Almonds and dark chocolate chips
My favorite “go-to” snack is apples with peanut butter.
Apples and almond butter! Yum!
I love anything granola and nut butter!
My favorite lately has been plain greek yogurt with *anything* – fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, trail mix, you name it! Love Greek yogurt!
Favorite snack pairing: oatmeal and peanut butter. I know it sounds like breakfast but makes an amazing afternoon snack that gives me energy without weighing me down and tides me over until dinner!
I die over almonds (any flavor!) and dark chocolate crumbles. Mmmmm…
favorite snack lately: cottage cheese sprinkled with pepper and grape tomatoes on top!
I’ve been on a big yogurt + berries + nuts kick lately. Lots of texture and keeps me satisfied.
Raspberries and almond butter!
I love Gold Emblem jumbo cashews which I usually pair with crackers. I also love crackers and hummus. Yum!
Greek Yogurt and an Oreo 😉 Haha Adding in that oreo helps! I also love fruit and string cheese, or cheese and crackers.
HoneyCrisp Apple and peanut butter wins everytime!
My go to is a banana and nut butter but I have recently been snacking on a honey roasted but mix from Costco which is delicious!
I always have a banana or apple with some peanut or almond butter! Sweet, delicious and keeps me full!
Banana & peanut butter, yum!