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 yogurt with granola. If I’m on the go, its trail mix.
Rice cake with avocado!! I love the crunchy and savory combo : )
apples and cheese
I have been loving banana dipped in peanut butter! So delicious and filling!
I love a perfectly ripe peach with vanilla bean Greek yogurt 🙂
Greek yogurt with cereal on top, or dip crudités into cottage cheese.
Apples with extra sharp cheddar cheese is my all time favorite snack!
I love Quaker reduced sugar granola bars and pink lady apples!
Strawberries and dark chocolate chips 🙂
I love cheddar cheese slices paired with apples!
An old classic…banana and peanut butter!
My favorite combo is nut butter and spoon 😀 I can eat it all the time
Absolutely anything that I can cover with almond butter and honey! My constant craving.
I always enjoy a classic apple + PB/Almond butter combo 🙂
Right now I’m loving a cup of oatmeal paired with some Greek yogurt. Easy to eat one handed while I breastfeed!
Dates and peanut butter!
My favorite is your overnight oats with Greek yogurt…
Greek yogurt with granola and fruit is my go-to snack.
I have just started making a “trail mix” since it’s back to school time for this hungry teacher! I used bran flakes, almonds and raisins. Such a yummy and healthy combo!
I love rice cakes and any kind of nutbutter!!
A great quick snack for me is an apple with peanut butter, or a banana with PB. Takes fruit to a whole other level!
I love an apple paired with a few slices of sharp cheese.
Bananas and peanut butter!
I’m a big fan of fruit, fresh or dried, and nuts for my snacks. My current favorites are cashews and figs.
My favorite pairing is definitely fruit with greek yogurt! My mom used to make a fruit salad using only strawberry-banana yogurt, apples, and bananas, and it remains my favorite fruit salad ever! I made something like it a few days ago using Chobani Coconut Greek Yorgurt and apples and bananas. It was really fresh and refreshing!
Honey crisp apple and peanut butter!
Can’t wait to try the popcorn & trail mix combo! It looks delicious & love that it will (hopefully) keep me from eating the entire bag of trail mix all at once 🙂
I love trail mix & and an apple ?
My current favorite snack is quick and simple – carrots and hummus!
Grapes and roasted almonds!
My favorite snack combo is Van’s waffles with almond butter and jelly. I would love to win this gift card to try those Gold emblem chocolate covered cashews that are so expensive!!
An apple or some grapes and trail mix are my favorite snacks to take to work. Easy!
Hummus and pita!
Vitamuffins
I love avocado and sliced turkey!
veggies & hummus or anything with nut butter! (fruit, crackers, you name it!)
I love banana with almond butter!
Love Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts or apples with nut butter!
Trail mix is probably my favorite go to snack!
I sound like a kid but I love cheese and crackers. Specifically provolone cheese with triscuits. Yum!
An apple with some peanut butter!
My favorite pairing is the greek yogurt with nuts, but I really want to try popcorn with trail mix. What a great idea!!
I LOVE yogurt and fruit!
Hummus and carrots!
I always keeps slices of banana in the freezer. Then I pair frozen banana chunks with nut butter and coconut flaks – and sometimes chocolate chips too!
Couple slices of cheese and a piece of fruit!
Fage Greek yogurt and Kashi cereal mixed.
Greek yogurt with granola or popcorn and trail mix because I too find myself eating way too much when I eat it alone!
I love cottage cheese and grapes. I also really like trail mix, but have absolutely no portion control so I could easily finish an entire bag in one sitting. That is such a great idea to add popcorn!
Greek yogurt and frozen blueberries or air popped popcorn sprayed with coconut oil and sea salt!