This post is sponsored by The Laughing Cow® and features three three-minute snacks! I am an official brand advocate for The Laughing Cow® in 2014 and while I receive compensation for participation, opinions are my own. The giveaway portion of this post is not sponsored, as I am handling that myself. I hope you enjoy this post and thanks so much for your support!
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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One thing that always helps me relax is curling up on the couch with a cup of hot tea, my puppy and a good tv show or book. 🙂
I’m an avid book reader so reading and drinking hot tea is my favorite way to wind down.
Chamomile tea while reading a book usually does the trick. I’ve been loving Celestial Seasonings’ honey vanilla chamomile tea lately! (My girlfriend says it’s great with a little Bailey’s too, but I haven’t tried that yet.)
I am a huge fan of aromatherapy so I always have a candle lit! But I also LOVE some good pajamas
Taking walks helps me to relax and de-stress!
A big fluffy blanket on the couch and a dog sitting on my lap!
I turn the tv off so I can wind down.
my favorite sweats, my comfy bed and my dogs!!
Curling up on the couch with a blanket, my kindle and a cup of herbal tea 🙂
Once my slippers and a movie are on, I am down for the count..
a mug of tea definitely helps me relax. I’ve been needing one every night now with this snow… And actually multiple times a day.
Also, relaxing (not power!) yoga or stretches help me really relax and slow down.
A nice glass of wine!
Having a nice hot cup of tea!
I never feel completely cozy unless I am wrapped up in a blanket!
Sleepy time tea every time!
A comfy blanket and curling up on the couch!!
Reading and a good hot cup of sleepy time tea does the trick for me!
Listening to Fernando Ortega does it for me every time!
A lavender/vanilla scented candle and a good book is always relaxing 🙂
I love to relax with a good glass of wine in front of a fire…especially since it’s starting to get cold and snowy here in Michigan!
quiet time in my room (without kids) and a good book
Walking my dogs always helps me to relax.
Tea, comfy socks, and a good book!
A bubble bath and a glass of red wine! That’s my favorite way to unwind and relax!
My favorite way to unwind is curling up on the couch with my 3 girlies and a comfy blanket!!
Curling up on my bed, putting on QVC (I’m shamelessly addicted to that channel!), and sipping some hot chocolate!!
All I need is a good cup of coffee and some warm wool sucks and i’m set!
Hot tea or coffee, magazine, and “around the house” aka comfy clothes = relaxation!
A hot bubble bath after a nice long run usually does the trick!
Pjs, tea and a great book 🙂
Pajamas and a blanket curled up on the couch is a perfect relaxing night!
A mug of hot tea and a book!
a soft blanket, a good book and my fireplace 🙂
Ooh I love this giveaway! I relax on the couch with a fire in the fireplace, some hot tea (or wine), and my two sweet dogs beside me.
Something warm to drink, comfy PJ’s and socks/slippers, and a stack of magazines or the latest book to read!
Candles help me!
Quiet time with a hot bath and a glass of red wine is always the best way to unwind!
Reading a good book always helps me relax!
Comfort food always makes me relax, especially if it’s cooler outside! Nothing like a bowl of beef stew or chicken and dumplings to calm down 😛
To relax, I close my eyes and take a few deep breaths.
I’ve recently been loving wearing my robe while having a glass of wine, SO relaxing!
I always feel more relaxed with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate (especially with the cold temps Minnesota is already feeling lately!) and a good movie on.
Recently my favorite way to unwind is with a book. In bed. And then going to sleep
My favorite thing to do to relax is to light a candle and listen to music, curled up in bed! Sometimes you just need a break!
A warm cup of tea cuddled in bed with a good book!
I love going on runs on chilly days and then coming back to a hot shower. 🙂
To relax, I enjoy a yummy smelling candle and sometimes a glass of wine! 🙂
With my doggies and husband in front of the fireplace!
I’m currently in grad school, and the best way for me to wind down is a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine! it’s my favorite way to relax 🙂
Usually a workout, a bath and a glass of wine is the perfect way to wind down.