So guys. I had one of those days yesterday where I literally FORGOT to eat a real meal all day, until dinner rolled around and I realized, “HUH. I haven’t really actually EATEN today.” Somehow, with two little ones, this hasn’t happened to me in a long time! So really, I think that’s a mom win for me! Ha! ;) Buuuut it happened yesterday. I was so preoccupied with getting my babies ready and running errands and playing at the playground and picking Sam up from school and making all of THEIR meals and naptime and play time, I just plain forgot to feed MYSELF. Amazing stuff, I know.
And the most shocking part (lol, is this shocking at all? Doubtful, it’s kind of a flagship of motherhood), is that I WASN’T EVEN HANGRY ALL DAY LONG. Who knows why, but hey! We were having fun! And it’s not like I didn’t eat ANYTHING. I had my trusty snacks that got me through.
Which brings me to today’s post. I want to share my favorite snacks with you!
|| DRINKS ||
FIRST THINGS FIRST: COFFEE is a clear favorite. I’m not happy if I don’t get my coffee fix for the day. And nobody wants an unhappy Mama, amiright?! ;) My Starbucks order: used to always be a nonfat vanilla latte, but I recently discovered the Iced Almond Milk Cinnamon Macchiato, which is now my obsession. I’m so excited they finally carry almond milk! Yessss!
I pretty much never drink soda. Like, ever (besides the occasional craving for an ice cold coke, which does happen every so often- but give me the real stuff, none of that fake sugar, thankyouverymuch). I just don’t really like it- not enough to waste calories on it, anyway.
Side note: This is also my philosophy on bad desserts: If you’re not really enjoying it, don’t eat it! I’d much rather spend my dessert calories on something I’m actually enjoying, than waste it on some mediocre Hostess cupcake or something like that. What’s the saying? Life’s too short for bad chocolate…? AMEN. /side note
Anyway. So, I pretty much drink water 95% of the time. And if I’m craving something flavored or a bit more “exciting” (haha), I love La Croix and plain sparkling water.
|| HOMEMADE SNACKS ||
Apples and almond butter (soooooo goooood)
Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, mmmm mmmmm)
Homemade trail mix (dried cranberries, coconut shavings and walnuts is my fave mix)
|| PRE-MADE GOODNESS ||
Larabars (Love Coconut Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. 15% off right now!)
Apple chips (my kids love these too!)
Pop Chips (another favorite of both kids also!)
Yogurt! I love SO Delicious Coconut milk yogurt, Silk almond milk yogurt and Greek yogurt.
|| COSTCO STAPLES ||
(we love costco)
I linked some of these to Amazon so you can see what they look like. Hopefully you can find them at your Costco!
Late July chips (with homemade guac, mmmmm)
Aussie Bites
Snapea Crisps
Kale salad
Almond butter
Dried mangoes
Dark chocolate covered mangoes (OMGGGGGGGG HEAVEN)
Teriyaki beef jerky
Boom Chicka Pop popcorn (OBSESSED)
Mary’s Gone Crackers (so good with some Laughing Cow cheese or dipped in hummus!)
|| DESSERT ||
Just gimme some good ole’ plain dark chocolate. Darrrrkk dark chocolate. YUM. I like the simple Trader Joe’s bars (in the red wrapper!) and also this brand is LEGIT.
What are some of your favorite snacks to get you through the day?
xo
OKAY totally feel you! Nothing quite like #momlife, right?! Also! I love La Croix too, BUT have you tried the spindrift seltzer they sell at Trader Joe’s!? I like them so much better! My faves are the grapefruit and raspberry lime flavors! They also have cucumber which is pretty good and lemon which I just bought and have yet to try! Here’s what they look like, and you can probs get them here too: http://spindriftfresh.com. But yeah, tried these and love them way more than La Croix! Love all of your snack choices, I’ve been doing the homemade trail mix too lately! Almonds, cashews, raisins, coconut flakes and just a few chocolate chips, YUM!
Xo
Ummmm I need to try this TJ’S seltzer you speak of! Sounds SO GOOD. Cucumber?! Count me in!!!
xo
OMG if you like dark chocolate like I do then you definitely have to try this brand I discovered – Hu (Get Back to Human). I believe they are based out of NY. The chocolate is paleo and vegan. I highly recommend checking out their website. My favorite flavor is the Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean dark chocolate. It’s a fabulous indulgence and doesn’t make me feel guilty. It’s the best dairy-free chocolate I’ve ever tried. I share your love of snacks and coffee. Good post! ; )
Ooh that sounds SO GOOD. I must try that chocolate ASAP. Thanks for the rec! :)
xo
Haha you eat way too healthy for me, girl. Just kidding. I know that is WAY better than the way I snack. My go to drink at Starbucks is a Vanilla Iced Coffee with cream. Give me all of them. And my favorite snack is a bag of pepperonis and chocolate milk. Everyone thinks it is weird and disgusting but hey, at least my taste buds are original. Have you tried Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark Midnight Reverie chocolate? I’m not typically a dark chocolate fan but really like this one and it’s so much better for you than most. oh and Brookside Acai and Blueberry are my FAVORITE.
Haha I try my best. ;) But I’m also totally all about moderation! And YES to all things Ghirardelli! Mmmmmm the best! I’m also addicted to Brookside dark chocolate covered fruits, SO GOOD.
xo
Umm I am also obsessed with that darn almondmilk macchiato! It’s amazing! But got too expensive for me everyday so I started buying the Starbucks in the fridge section at the grocery store and silk almond coconut milk (Bc I like the mix) and add some cinnamon and voila! Also love those Aussie bites from Costco they are amazing!!! Another great snack (so far I’ve only found at target and Whole Foods maybe is somersaults sunflower seed bites in sea salt (I personally thought the cinnamon were over the top). Try eating just 10!