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!
***
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!
![\"Quantcast\"/](\"//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-1e3-7hOJ_U8Bg.gif\")
Avocado toast, avocado with eggs, avocado with tortillas….pretty much anything with avocados !
My go-to snack pairings lately have been apples or carrots with almond butter, string cheese and grapes, and plain Greek yogurt sprinkled with pistachios (and maybe a few dark chocolate chips 🙂 ).
I love cottage cheese with fresh fruit or almonds. String cheese and granola bars are great too!
I can’t decide i really like the dried fruit/cottage cheese or popcorn/trail mix combo…sounds so delicious!
I like greek yogurt and fruit or a nectarine and pb!
Cheese and crackers is my go to! Must be healthy crackers so I can get protein, fiber, fat, and carbs to fuel my afternoons!
I love putting some granola on my greek yogurt. I am going to have to try sprinkling some nuts on top, too!
My favorite snack pairing is probably almonds and Craisins mixed together!
Apple slices with peanut butter spread on them has been a favorite snack of mine since I was a kid. So delicious!
Apples and cheese is one of my favorites
I love apple slices with almond butter! Delicious and healthy!
I love to mix M&Ms or white chocolate chips/ butterscotch chips and pretzels- sweet, salty, crunchy goodness!
Carrots with hummus or lime tortilla chips with fresh salsa!
Peanut butter and banana is always a solid option!
love hummus and cucumbers
Cottage cheese and pickled beets!! So good.
a mix of greek yogurt / cottage cheese with berries
Homemade granola and Greek yogurt.
I have been loving canteloupe with cottage cheese lately! Also, mixing a little peanut butter with plain Greek yogurt is SO good! Eat it plain or use it to top fruit, pancakes, or anything really! 🙂
Apples and peanut butter are always a go-to for me! But the popcorn and nuts looked awfully tasty!
Apple and PB!
My favorite snack is either hummus with pitas or yogurt and granola. I usually choose both
I love mini pretzel crackers with laughing cow cheese! Or homemade corn tortilla chips with salsa. So easy, healthy and tasty!
I love almond butter and strawberries!
Hi Julie! Congrats on Chase, he is adorable! Loove the name Chase. 🙂 I absolutely love your blog and feel like I can totally relate to a lot of your posts! I wanted to ask if you had a link to any old post about how to put your blog “out there” for viewers? I am guessing its something a lot of people have asked, so I figured there is probably a post stored somewhere! I have recently been planning out what to do with my “future”, as I am miserable at my desk job and itching for something that brings me more fulfillment. Step one: reach out to others! I am trying this whole “blog” thing out, but have no idea where to start sharing it!
my go to snack has been heated up quinoa, peanutbutter and banana. It’s soooo good
I love:
-Yogurt and fruit (sunflower seeds too!)
-crackers and cheese
and i’ve been incorporating smoked salmon into my snacks now too!
My all time favorite snack is Greek yogurt but I also love apples with cheese or ThinkThin/Luna protein bars!
I Can’t wait to try popcorn with trail mix. Such a great idea!
Apple slices and peanut butter!
Homemade guac and chips! Or anything with avocado. 🙂
Banana and peanut butter! The classic never dies.
My fav snack combo is almond butter on toasted bread or on the go, a packet of almond butter on top of a granola bar. Also Greek yogurt with almond butter on top! Ok, anything combined with almond butter is my fav snack combo!
I love blue diamond almond crackers with hummus!
I love freezing almond butter with Greek yogurt! It’s soooo delicious!
I love pita chips and guacamole. So good. I also love apples and peanut butter
Apples and almond butter
I <3 Popcorn and Cheddar Cheese! 🙂
My favorite pairing is avocado and crackers!!
Greek Yogurt and Fiber One Cereal!
I LOVE the popcorn paired with trail mix idea! Salty sweet combos are the best and dark chocolate is my favorite!
Cereal and milk!
Celery and almond butter or berries drizzled with a bit of yogurt have been my go to snacks lately!
I love yogurt with granola!
I’m definitely a grazer, snacking is my favorite meal. I love cutting up a banana and mixing it in a bowl with some raw nuts and cinnamon!
Almost every day at work I eat some type of fruit (like grapes) paired with string cheese
I love hummus and veggies! It’s also hard to beat apple with peanut butter!
I am so excited for fall! I love honey crisp apples and pb!!
Pretzel crisps and sabra hummus!! So yummy!!
Apple and cheese! I love a sweet and savory mix.