If you have three minutes, you have enough time to make these three flavorful and absolutely delicious snacks!
Today I am teaming up with The Laughing Cow® to share a few simple snack ideas and fun food pairings. As I mentioned in my previous post all about savoring snack time, The Laughing Cow is working on a new initiative to encourage people to sit down and enjoy their snacks rather than rushing through snack time every day.
I figured that coming up with three super-simple snacks that take only three minutes to assemble would help give me more time to sit down and enjoy the snack I prepared rather than inhaling it and rushing off to complete the next thing on my to-do list.
Three Three-Minute Snacks
- Honey Pear Crunch Bites
I actually came up with this combination a couple of weeks ago as I was making dinner. Ryan had just opened a bottle of wine and we wanted a simple snack to savor together while we waited for our main meal. This sweet and salty snack was creamy, crunchy and tasted great with a glass of white wine. I just topped a few pear slices with a thick spread of The Laughing Cow Original Swiss Cheese Wedge before adding a sprinkling of walnuts and drizzle of honey.
- Pizza Crackers
To make this snack, simply spread a generous amount of The Laughing Cow Creamy Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese Wedges onto a cracker of your choice. Top with turkey pepperoni and a black olive. It’s the perfect snack for days when you’re craving pizza or a salty snack!
- Apple Cinnamon Tortilla
It doesn’t get much easier than this! I love this snack on its own but also think it makes a great breakfast if you throw in a handful of nuts. Top a whole wheat tortilla with two of The Laughing Cow Original Swiss Cheese Wedges, apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Love it!
Giveaway
And now, in keeping with the theme of three, I’m excited to be giving away three things that help me relax, slow down and unwind… And better savor meals and snack time!
One PBF reader will win the following three items:
- Rewind Candle (Scent of your choice) – Because candles are oh-so-relaxing!
- Cozy Eberjay Pajamas (Size and design of your choice) – Because nothing says “I can finally unwind” like slipping into your favorite pair of pajamas!
- Anthropologie Nightfall Throw (Color of your choice) – Because curling up under a cozy blanket is my favorite way to chill out after a long day.
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment telling me about one think that always helps you relax and slow down. I will randomly select a winner on Friday!
Good luck!
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A nice (big) glass of wine after a hard day always relaxes me!
Cuddling up in a cozy blanket definitely does the trick!
Lots of candles and making a cup of hot mint tea with honey!
A glass of wine next to a cozy fire will do the trick every time! 🙂
The couch, my blanket and a glass of beer or wine helps me to unwind after a long, hard day. Throw in some white cheddar popcorn and I’m ALL set! 😉
Making a homemade meal and sitting down to eat it without a cell phone or tv distracting me.
Snuggling with my pup : )
Listening to the ocean waves helps me unwind.
Whenever I need to relax and slow down, I make myself a cup of hot tea in my favorite mug and play my “Peaceful” playlist on my iPod speakers.
The one thing that always helps me relax and slow down is a hot cup or tea or cocoa (by a fire if possible). It can make me drop everything and get a few minutes of me time.
Sitting down with my sweetie holding hands. Don’t need to chat just holding his hand melts my day away. : )
Sitting down with a cup of hot tea *forces* me to relax, when there’s too much to do! Love your post and ideas!
Hot tea!
Yoga definitely helps me to relax and slow down!
Sitting on the couch with a warm blanket and tea.
I love running marathons!! They make me slow down, “relax”, and think so much more than the shorter distances. My long training runs really make me unwind from the stress of the day- especially when I come home a sip coffee!
I love Laughing Cow wedges. I popped them like candy when I was pregnant. My husband helps me slow down and relax. He’s a quality time person, so after dinner every night (and baby in bed) we unwind together, sitting close on the couch watching a favorite show, talking, or reading.
Skyping with my parents back in India
Curling up in bed with Netflix is my latest way of relaxing! Which right now is especially important for me (exam season!)
A mug of hot tea or cocoa and a big hug from my black lab helps me unwind and relax at the end of a long day!
yoga is definitely my go-to for relaxation!
A glass of wine! I really want to try that Rewind candle. I’d love to win!
Going for a walk always helps me to relax!
Reading a book while sipping a mug of hot coffee always relaxes me!
a big glass of red wine and a magazine 🙂
going for a long workout at the gym with my headphones in
Just closing my eyes for a few minutes and taking deep breaths helps me re-center and relax!
A cup of tea and a cozy blanket 🙂
During winter, sitting in our big comfy chair next to the window and watching the snow fall quietly really relaxes me!
Hi – one thing that helps me wind down and relax at the end of the day is my great big old lovable yellow lab, Jasper! When I get home in the evenings he is ready to go for a walk, a brisk, fast paced one. There is nothing better to shake off the stress of the day than getting outside with Jasper and taking in his pure love of outdoors. by the time we get back home I’ve forgotten all about my anxiety or stress from the day. He’s ready to snooze and I’m ready to put on my pj’s have a snack and lounge. 🙂
cuddling up with my husband a soft blank and a glass of wine.
My cats. PET ME. PET ME NOW, they say.
I love a nice soft blanket and a cup of hot tea while snuggling on the couch with my boyfriend and my dog.
A mug of hot coffee with peppermint mocha creamer, cuddling up under a blanket, and watching a movie or reading the Bible/journaling is always my go-to method of winding down!
a cup of hot tea with milk helps me relax and unwind
Drinking a mug of hot tea always seems to relax me!
Lighting candles and cuddling up to watch my favorite TV shows
A hot bath! Oh and a great yoga class 🙂
a candle and a glass of wine are the best way to relax 🙂
Taking a walk outside with my family during warm months and a nice glass of wine during the cold ones 🙂
Cuddling with my dog (who is also a viszla!) is the best relaxation thing ever!
pumpkin flavored candles and a good book!
I make a mug of tea
Honestly, just taking a few deep breaths helps!
My favorite way to relax is with WINE, Candle, bath, 1 or all at the same time too!! Mostly wine though 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!!
Getting a workout in helps me slow down and relax! Sounds weird, but I enjoy focusing on every movement and being in that moment. Plus a good workout helps me get in a better nights sleep and go to bed at a reasonable time. Wine also doesn’t hurt from time to time. 🙂
Hot tea and a favorite movie!
Reality TV and some sleepytime tea!
Restorative yoga class with friends!
A giant and steaming hot cup of tea usually does the trick. Oh and pictures of cute puppies (of course).