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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My favorite way to wind down is grabbing a good book + glass of wine + piece of chocolate with a big blanket while sitting next to my Fiancé. Cozy and wonderful !
Sometimes I just need to put my cell phone in a different room and disconnect.
A hot cup of tea and a big fluffy blanket!! <3
One thing that always helps me relax is to put my phone away and curl up on the couch with my fiancee and just chat. Something about having the tv and phone off helps me slow down and just relax 🙂
The smell of lavender! I keep fresh lavender in my room, and kitchen.
Enjoying time with my husband with a glass of wine!
Popcorn, red wine and good TV 🙂
Reading a good book 🙂
lavender bath salts, a hot bath and my favorite magazine
Every since I got my Kindle, I grab it whenever I need some time to unwind.
What helps me relax is cuddling up with my pup in a warm blanket with a mug of tea, candles lit, and either a book in hand or a good movie on.
One thing that always helps me relax is a long hot bath with candles lit and lavender oil in the tub.
I’ve been really into drinking tea at night before bed to help me relax lately!
My flannel robe! I bought it in the men’s department years ago and I absoluyely live it!
Cuddling up with my puppies and reading a book. Or a nice cup of coffee after a long day!
Candles! Especially good scented ones like pumpkin.
Enjoying a mug of hot tea is one of my favorite ways to unwind and relax : )
Reading a book always helps me relax.
I love to sit down and turn on some music and it always helps me escape into the lyrics and relax!!! 😉
A hot shower, sitting in bed with my cozy fuzzy sheets and reading my iPad! So relaxing!
Candles and a good book always are the key.
Sweatpants and a glass of red wine!
Definitely putting on a fuzzy robe and sitting by the fireplace!
Cooking is very therapeutic for me.
I love to relax in a warm bubble bath.
Taking a yoga class. So relaxing and rejuvenating and the same time.
Running!
A hot shower or reading a good book is my perfect way to unwind.
Nothing like a hot shower to help unwind from the day.
Smelling my essential oils always calms me and helps me relax.
I love having a big fire in the fireplace and a warm cup of tea.
I love the point in the evening when I can get in my pjs, wash my face, grab a cup of tea, and snuggle in on the couch. Even if its just a for a few minutes it’s like instand-unwind!
A hot tea and a book, or a run!
Two things that I love to have at night that really help me calm down are a glass of wine, or a bowl of ice cream. Maybe I should combine them and make a wine ice cream 🙂
Putting my phone away and going outside for a walk always helps me put things in perspective and enjoy the moment I’m in!
Exercising! Those days when I am rushing from one thing to the next, taking 30 minutes to go on the treadmill or hit up even part of a spin class at the gym always does wonders for me!
Just those three giveaway items pictured together made me feel relaxed-so cozy looking! One thing that helps me relax is snuggling with my little girl. She’s two so she doesn’t slow down very often, but when she does I take advantage, snuggle in, and relax!
I love taking a bath with epsom salts, music, turning the lights down and just closing my eyes or reading a book!
Sitting down and having a latte with my husband in our local coffee shop is always an instant relaxer for both of us. We make a weekly appointment on our calendars to do it every week!
One thing that always helps me to relax is tea before bed!
A hot shower is like a magical relaxation pill for me. That and wine, but I’m pregnant and haven’t had my beloved wine in forever.
When I’m at work and need to relax (since I’m at work now…), I’ll put on a calming playlist from Spotify — like the “Deep Focus” one. Always calms me down!
Reading a book in front of a roaring fire always relaxes me!
My favorite relaxation routine! First, go for a 30-45 minute run, followed by a nice hot bubble bath with a glass of wine. Then snuggle up in some comfy PJs and a cozy blanket and either watch TV or read a book.
A hot shower, flannel pj’s and a glass of red wine. Works every time.
I love a hot cup of tea when I need to relax.
Sitting by the fire with hot cider or mulled wine and a good book!
Having a drink with my boyfriend always helps me wind down 🙂
A glass of wine in the evening and a good book!
A blanket, a good book, and my pup laying on my feet!