Favorite Things {January Edition}

                                   

I've linked up with two of my favorite bloggers to do a "favorite things" post once a month.  Erika and Andrea have such cute family blogs and I love the fun little posts they do every so often.  With a new year and resolutions, everyone wants to be healthier and happier.  And, I've found that it's easier when your friends and family are on board, and you have people to share your favorite foods and exercise tips with.  I'm posting some of my favorite healthy snacks today:

 

First up is peanut butter.  I can't go a day without it and I wanted to try a new brand.  I had read somewhere that Aldi's natural peanut butter was delicious and yes, indeed it is!!  Paired with a lightly salted rice cake, that is a perfect snack for me!  

Shakeology has been a new favorite of mine since November.  Depending on the day, I mix it with almond milk and use it as a meal replacement for either breakfast or lunch, or I will  make a lighter version with water and have it as a snack.  I first tried the vanilla flavor, but now I am hooked on Chocolate and have been making peanut butter chocolate banana shakes.  On days like today when I race between  the gym, two different preschool drop offs and pick ups and gymnastics, I am glad I can make a healthy meal to take with me on the go!

We live on nuts over here at my house.  We are constantly snacking on trail mixes, almonds, cashews, walnuts, you name it.  Almonds are still our favorite, and these are by far the BEST ones out there, IMO!  The sea salt is key in making these the most delicious almonds, so make sure you buy the ones with the sea salt.  And, they are the cheapest for the size of bag you get.  Another Aldi favorite!  

Oh, Lara bars!!!  How I wish you weren't so expensive!  My family fights over these.  We have tried all of the flavors and love so many of them.  This one is still a favorite.  And just a few ingredients, it's shocking! So yummy and so healthy.

This has been one of our favorite snacks for about a year now!  The girls love it, I love it, heck, sometimes we make a meal out of this stuff!

Well, there you have it!  Some of our favorite snack foods that are always in our pantry!  Join me on the fun and post your favorite snacks in your blog too!  Would love to see yours!  You can link up to Erica's original post and add your blog.

Here's what's coming up: