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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My go-to snack lately has been a sliced Fuji apple sprinkled with cinnamon and a small
side of either peanut butter or mixed nuts.
AN apple and cashews is my go to. Or some Greek yogurt with fruit
Banana with honey!! Another yummy snack that requires a bit more effort, bake the banana with a drizzle of honey and cinnamon, eat over greek yogurt!
cashew butter with honey & cinnamon on apple chips
I love pairing frozen blackberries with almond butter and a side of almond milk! Delicious!
Love me some yogurt and homemade granola!
Lately, I’m on a big jerky and fruit kick.
I used to love topping popcorn with cereal so I’ll have to give trail mix as a topping a try!
Love the popcorn and trail mix idea!
Greek yogurt and trail mix.
Apples and peanut butter! Even my 3 yo loves it!
I love apples + thin slices of cheddar cheese!
Anything with a nut butter. . .apple, banana or just a spoonful of nut butter alone!
My favorite pairing is a Granny Smith apple + hummus!! (I know… a bit unorthodox!)
My favorite has always been a banana “sandwich” with peanut butter in the middle (slice the banana the long way). My mom always called it a “banana bombay” growing up 🙂
Greek yogurt with raspberries and a drizzle of honey – mmmmm!
cottage cheese and pineapple!
I love bananas and peanut butter!
Apple + PB is my favorite go-to snack pairing, especially during the Fall months 🙂
Nut butter + granola! Yummm!
I really enjoy granola bars. Especially chocolaty ones 🙂
A piece of organic string cheese wrapped in a few slices of turkey
Avocado toast with a cheese stick!
My favorite snack pairing is definitely apples and peanut butter- I eat it almost every day!
Quest Bars!!
Greek yogurt with a really hearty granola!
My favorite pairing is apple and peanut butter, but if I need something salty, a pickle spear wrapped in a slice of turkey always does the trick.
I can’t have dairy while nursing my baby. She doesn’t respond well to it but my go to snack recently has been a bagel or fluffy English muffin with peanut butter, coconut shreds and a drizzle of honey. Paired with either an apple or banana. Yum!
Love these ideas! Also some of my favorites! My currents favorite is plantain chips (trader joes) dipped in guacamole or just plain avocado. So yummy!
Cottage cheese with tomatoes are a go to for me! Yum!
Oh man, how to even choose? I do love dipping fruit — especially strawberries and bananas — into yogurt! When I don’t feel like pulling out my blender to make a nice smoothie.
Lately, my favorite snack has been Silk’s new yogurt with PB2. First, I mix the pb2 with some water and let it freeze. When it’s frozen I’ll chop it up and put it in the Silk Vanilla yogurt and add some blueberries. so good!
granola and goats milk yogurt!
I love banana slices with almond butter spread between them! I freeze them at work, and snack on them in the afternoon. YUM!
I love putting some granola in plain greek yogurt!
Ham & cheese slices rolled up!
apple with peanut butter or greek yogurt with peanut butter!
Thanks for the great snack ideas! Some of my favorite combinations are apple with almonds or peanuts, yogurt with nut butter, or grapes with cheese.
Right now I am digging HRG’s mind blowing combo of cottage cheese and grapes. Thanks for the snack ideas!
During this pregnancy, I can’t get enough of pita chips and hummus!
Love having an apple and peanut butter if I’m home, but if I’m at work over mealtime, my go-to is a P3 pack of meat, cheese, and nuts… keeps the cravings at bay until I get hme…
Pretzels & Hummus – yum!
I love pairing trail mix with my greek yogurt. But that nut butter on the granola bar looks delicious!! I will have to try it!
Peanut butter with just about anything but especially bananas or pretzels!
One of my favorite snack pairings is raisins dipped in peanut butter! Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, you can eat a lot of it, consuming quite a few calories.
Bananas and peanut butter! Or any type of nut butter and a spoon!!!
Sundried tomatoes with gouda on rice crackers!
Cottage cheese with any type of fruit…fresh or dried.
I love green grapes and vanilla flavored yogurt! The sweetness of the yogurt and the tanginess of the grapes is a perfect combo!
English muffin + peanut butter + coconut.
I would love to try the organic popcorn and try your recipe out from earlier today!!