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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Apples or Banana with whatever nut butter we have in the house is tied with no-bake energy bites as my favorite snack food. YUM!
I love cottage cheese and granola!
I loooove apples and peanut butter!
sliced banana dipped in yogurt and then frozen
My go-to snack pairing is an apple with a cheese stick. The flavors mix perfectly!
i love greek yogurt topped with fresh fruit!
I just love cottage cheese and peaches, or peanut butter on a banana!
One of my favorite snacks is carrots with peanut butter! I heard about it a few years ago and was skeptical, but it’s delicious and I’ve been eating it ever since. The carrots are good for when you want a crunchy snack!
Fruits and nuts!
Pretzels and hummus!
My go-to snack is a banana with peanut butter!
I love hummus and salted cucumber or zucchini chips!
I love fruit with cottage cheese or an apple with peanut butter.
Homemade protein cookies plus an apple!
Apples or bananas and peanut butter!
My all time favorite snack is mixing Greek yogurt and cottage cheese for a protein packed, yet smooth and creamy treat!
Justin’s vanilla almond butter and a banana is my go-to post-gym snack!
Carrots and nut butter! I love the crunch of the carrots mixed with the creaminess of the nut butter
I can’t get enough apples with peanut butter and raisins on top!!
KIND bars, fruit, popcorn, trail mix, and protein shakes!
My favorite is cheese with…..well anything! Paired with grapes or an apple is delish though!
Hummus and cucumber slices are my go-to snack and there are so many hummus flavors these days!
Ricotta Cheese and fresh peach slices!
I love to eat trail mix, and putting it with popcorn sounds like the perfect idea!
Apples and peanut butter!
Peanut butter and banana!
Frozen grapes dipped in yogurt! Freezing the grapes makes them like tiny popsicles (plus, it stops me from eating an entire bag in a day) and when you dip them in yogurt, the yogurt instantly freezes. Yummy!
Apple and almond butter. mmmmmmmm
Dried bananas dipped in peanut butter! (or Nutella when I”m in need of something sweet 🙂
I have to go with a classic: banana with almond butter. Yum!
I love apples and cheddar cheese, especially in the fall!
All of your snack pairings sound delish! One of my favorites is a rice cake spread with nut butter and topped with cinnamon and raisins.
My favorite is cottage cheese with either fresh or dried fruit.
Pretzels and peanut butter. Oh so good! 🙂
I love fruit mixed with cheese or a protein bar!
Peanut butter and banana!
Oh my gosh! I love CVS’s trail mix!!! I would definitely stock up on all kinds of on-the-go goodies!!
nuts and dried fruits!
I eat apples and peanut butter at least 5 times per week and I never get sick of it!
My husband and I like to pair thin pretzels with raw almonds – a little salty, and the different textures work well together.
I really like hummus and celery. It has to be the spicy hummus though!
I am a sucker for an apple or banana with PB! Thanks for the awesome giveaway : )
Rice cakes topped with almond butter topped with sliced banana or sliced strawberries!
I love mustards! Any veggie dipped in mustards is my fav, random I know!
I love apples and Skinny Pop! Peanut butter is consumed daily on rice cakes too.
Cheese and crackers with an apple yum!
Homemade trail mix! Love reading all the snack suggestions
Peanut butter and banana = yum!
I love cottage cheese and fruit!
I love anything paired with peanut butter, but as a healthier option (than say chocolate), I’ll go with peanut butter with a banana. Add those two on top of toast, and it’s an amazing trio!! Thanks for these ideas 🙂