CVS has started a new line of Gold Emblem healthy snacks and we're giving away a bunch to a Sugar-Free Mom reader!
Have you seen these healthier snacks yet at your local CVS?
The first time I was introduced to this line was at BlogHer Food in Miami. I was able to sample and read the ingredients on many of the products available. All fit my criteria of naturally sweetened sugars only using apple juice and/or other fruits, etc.
As a busy mom of 3, writer, blogger, cub-scout leader, and writing teacher at my local home school co op, I am limited on time. Often I can make ahead many of our breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the week ahead. But if I'm having a busier week than usual with orthodontists appointments, soccer, dance and karate activities for the kids, the snacks are the first thing to go to be honest with you. They can choose a yogurt, string cheese or fruit which I always have available.
But my kids are typical kids. They want "snacks" like every other kid does! Having the ability to purchase a healthier snack option without having to travel to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's is a blessing for me. The kids feel like they are having a typical "snack" item like other kids during lunch at our weekly co op and I'm pleased with the ingredients they are eating in these snacks. Win win in my book!
If you missed my recent post packing a lunch for the kids you can check that out here.
These are perfect for traveling, especially when you've not had time to make anything to take with you. I grabbed these for my bag on a recent flight which avoided the limited options at airports anyway and the expense as well!
CVS would love you to try these snacks healthier snacks with your family and are providing a great give away today!
One lucky Sugar-Free Mom reader will receive these goodies!
Gold Emblem Prize package:
· Gold Emblem Abound Sea Salt Flavored Rice Crisps
· Gold Emblem Abound Blueberry and Pomegranate Superfruit Snack Bars
· Gold Emblem Abound Superfruit Baobab Bites
· Gold Emblem Abound Berry Edamame Blend
· Gold Emblem Abound Chocolate Chunk and Chia Seed Snack Bars
· Gold Emblem Abound Cranberry Oat Bran Cookies
THIS CONTEST HAS CLOSED!!Contest ends at midnight EST, on Sept.6,2014. US residents only please. Must be 18 years of age to enter. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond with mailing address or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!
CONGRATS TO BETH!! ENJOY YOUR CVS HEALTHIER SNACKS!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by CVS, however all opinions are 100% my own and always will be. Thank you for supporting the brands I enjoy working with.
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Sara
Wow! This product looks great. Will definitely check it out!
Linda B in NC
Just heard this morning that CVS is changing its name to CVS Health. No more tobacco products and these healthy snacks! Kudos to CVS!! Thanks for letting us know and for the giveaway.
Sharon Langmead
Would have to check the ingredients for additional allergens (edamame). but these look like a step in the right direction. Thanks for sharing!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I'm ALWAYS at CVS so I'll definitely be picking up some of these next time!
Kelley Jose
Yes I have seen them! I love Edamame so I had to try the Edamame blend..I have a bag in my desk drawer right now 🙂 Have been wanting to try the Baob bits as well!
Laura M.
We haven't tried these snacks yet, but I am planning to get to CVS this week to check them out. We are always on the lookout for healthy snacks that do not contain artificial ingredients (my son has allergies, especially to dyes). We are especially interested in the fruit snacks.
Linda Strickland
My husband is a newly diagnosed diabetic. It's a steep learning curve for me. That is why I am new to your blog. Will be anxious to try these CVS products. I have one down the street from us. Thanks
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
Wow these look great! I haven't been to a CVS in a while but next time I will look for these!
Paul
Like the fact that healthy snacks are attainable at CVS locally. Thanks for the heads-up!!
Sharon
Going to CVS today and will look for them. They look good!!
Sandra
I love CVS and love their brand of nuts. I always keep nuts in my desk drawer at work for a quick snack.
Hajni
I wonder about the salt content, but I would try these snacks.
Kelly
I don't shop at CVS much but this looks good!
karen jones
We dont have a CVS yet in Arkansas but are suppose to gets some soon, need some quick, easy healthy snack options!
KC
Many of them sound good, but I would really like to try the Gold Emblem Abound Chocolate Chunk and Chia Seed Snack Bars. I am happy to hear that CVS will not be carrying any more tobacco products either. What a big step for a business to take. Thank you CVS!
Gretchen Schlier
I have not seen these but, I will look for them the next time I'm at CVS. The Baobab Bites would be perfect for me to take to work/school. We have several kids with severe nut allergies and I can't bring many of my go to snacks, which have nuts. I'm sure the whole family would love many of the other items.
Dori
Thanks for the giveaway! Traveling is the pits, so I am always looking for healthy grab and go items.
Maryann Forest
I just found these at our local CVS store and can't wait to try them.
Tammy
I can't wait to try these snacks. They sound perfect for my active boys. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca {foodie with family}
Oh how I loved those snacks in Miami! I need to go find a CVS and get some more!!
Lisa Thomas
The closest CVS is still under construction, but due to open soon. I've not heard of the brand, but they look like a great, healthy snack.
Beth
Wow, what a great company! I love seeing these new items here on your blog. I have not seen them in the store, but will have to search out some of the local natural markets to try and see if they carry them or will start to, or I guess just go to CVS. Those snack bars and rice crackers are definitely items that would fit in my lunch box. I love keeping fruit bars like that in my purse in case of an emergency! I have never heard of the Boabab bites. Hmm....look fun to try! Hope I get the chance. Yum! Thanks!
Brenda
You've won!! Congrats!! Please respond via email as a soon as possible!
Beth
Thanks so much! Done deal! Love your website and your recipes! Yum yum! Thanks again!
Linda
Thank you for the chance to win. I look forward to trying out this new healthier options for snacks!
Dana
Always have my eye out for delicious healthy options - thanks! 🙂
Jenni M.
How exciting. i've never heard of this brand but i'm always looking for something healthy and yummy