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 hummus and and pretzel sticks.
My go to is cottage cheese with brown rice crackers I get from Costco! Yummy
Bananas with peanut butter!
Raw cashews and dried apricots are my fav!
Apples and almond butter or hazelnut spread! Or both! 🙂
Triscuits with laughing cow cheese wedges! Yum!
A spoonful of nut butter + a fig is my snack combo as of late.
I love raisins and plain almonds for a healthy snack!
Apples and pb
I eat Chobani Greek yogurt with nuts mixed in every day for a snack. It’s delicious and satisfying!
Apple and peanut butter.. More peanut butter than apple though. 🙂
Popcorn and ANYTHING!
Flat out wrap, apple, and laughing cow swiss cheese! Delicious 🙂
Apples and cheese
My fave go to snack is cheese and a pear or apple. For my kids, it Apple slices with Nutella:)
I’ve been gravitating towards mini cucumbers and hummus during the hot summer months!
Apples and almond butter!
Sliced apples and peanut butter for the win!
I love a piece of fruit with string cheese!!
I love banana and peanut butter! Easily one of my favorite snacks of all time. However, you can’t go wrong with Oreos and peanut butter… Although not as healthy 🙂
Popcorn!!
celery and hummus!
dried cranberries and almonds in greek yogurt (with some honey!)
Thanks for the giveaway. My go to is yogurt and nuts.
Pretty much any fruit (apple, banana, dates) with nut butter!!
Apples & Nut Butter is one of my favorite snacks-as is Apples & cheese. Really anything with apples 🙂
Apple and sharp cheddar cheese!
I love a good trail mix that I can enjoy while working or on the road!
The popcorn trail mix is a great idea!
Apple slices with peanut butter is my go-to snack!
I’ve been loving apples and peanut butter lately!
Greek yogurt with raw nuts stirred in!
I loooove combining cheese, fruit, and nuts!
Popcorn and M&Ms has been my favorite snack since I was little. I have my friends hooked on it too! 🙂 The chocolate melts in your mouth (not in your hands, haha). Btw, I just tried your peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon popcorn–Mmmm!!
One of my favorite after dinner snacks is banana and chocolate chips! Healthy but so satisfying!
My favorite go to snack is graham crackers with peanut butter – yummo!
i love grapes and cheese!
I like to snack on yogurt with dried fruit, nuts, or cereal-or some combo of the three!
I’m loving dried mangos and pretzel sticks lately!
Guacamole and baby carrots!
Trail mix and Greek yogurt!!
I love an apple with a spoonful of peanut butter or Greek yogurt mixed with granola!
cheese and apple slices!!
I’m a sucker for any kind of trail mix but mixing it with popcorn is something i’ve never tried! sounds deeelish
I’ve been loving Greek yogurt mixed w/ PB and an apple!
I love all these combinations (and remember all too well the challenges of eating while I was on maternity leave!), but I’m a sucker for apples + nut butter or hummus + baby carrots.
I really like graham crackers and cookie butter these days!
Greek yogurt with fresh fruit!
I totally hear you on inhaling all the trail mix haha! I like snacks that disappear…unlike nuts and trail mix which stick around forever (or until I eat the whole bag;)!) My favorites right now are a banana with PB2 or a protein bar!
I love homemade trail mixes!!