“This post has been sponsored by The Marketplace, by Randalls. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
We might only have a few days left until the new year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your goals for 2019. What’s on your top 5 list? I personally would love nothing more than to establish a healthy, balanced lifestyle again. It’s been a constant battle trying to stay on track this year with my busy work schedule, which is exactly why I’m getting a head start before the new year arrives. Thanks to Randall’s new online store, The Marketplace, I just created the ultimate healthy snack station to help keep me on track with my new year’s resolutions.
The Marketplace is an online shopping experience where you can shop your favorite specialty products and have everything delivered to your doorstep without ever leaving your home. Whether you’re looking for groceries, wellness products, household items or pet products, they offer a huge selection of the latest natural, organic, multi-cultural and healthy goods all shipped directly from the seller. The curated products are sourced to enhance the selection you’d find on the shelves, and there’s a reason for that. Many of the items are sourced from small businesses as well as local vendors, so you’re going to discover something new to try with each visit!
With The Marketplace, I love that I can purchase everything in bulk so our family snack station stays fully stocked. Trust me, it’s amazing how quickly these snacks disappear with my girls and husband around! To create my tray of snacks, I made sure to hit 5 main areas and wanted to share my top picks with you. I love that all these products are healthier options with cleaner ingredients for my family.
CARBS – If there’s one thing our family loves, it’s carbs. I mean, what are snacks without carbs—right? My girls and I love snacking on the Terra Chips Mediterranean Vegetable Chips, which have root vegetable chips like taro, ruby taro, sweet potato, yuca, batata, and parsnip in them. If you’re looking for a kick of flavor, I recommend the Paqui Haunted Ghost Pepper Tortilla Chips, which are my husband’s fave. I recently tried these Brad’s Plant-Based Veggie Kale Chips and was pleasantly surprised at how yummy they were!
PROTEINS – Every good snack station needs healthy protein to help keep you fueled throughout the day. The Tanka Bar Natural Buffalo Cranberry Bar & Tanka Bar Natural Turkey & Buffalo with Cranberries are packed with savory and sweet flavors, 7g of protein per serving, and are only 70 calories each. My 2nd go-to protein option is the Balance Bar, which is an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin D. The 3rd option are these Biena Chickpea Snacks. Each serving gives you 6g of protein and 24% of your daily fiber. They are dangerously addicting, too!
FRUITS – Whenever possible, I opt for fresh fruits, but if I’m crunched on time, I love packing these 2 items in my bag: Nature’s All Foods Dried Bananas & Strawberry and Fruit Bliss Dried Fruit Medley. Both packs are preservative free, have no added sugar, and are USDA organic. The girls love getting this as part of their lunch, too!
SWEETS – I have a major weakness for sweets. That’s why I keep a stash in my snack station so I can allow myself a nibble here and there. The key is picking healthy options and doing everything in moderation. These Annies Homegrown Organic Fruit Snacks are my go-to treats for the girls, and they love them! Since I love all things chocolate, I included the Chocolove Salted Almond Butter in Dark Chocolate and Lindt 85% Cocoa Chocolate Bars as part of my healthy snack station picks.
DRINKS – If you’re bad about getting in your daily water intake like me, find fun alternatives to keep you hydrated. I love these bottles of Topo Chico Mineral Water because they’re so bubbly and good. It also comes in a Lime Flavor if I want to mix things up. Coconut water is another great drink to keep you hydrated, like this C2O Pure Coconut Water. Be sure to read the labels on these! Not all coconut water are made the same. This one is 100% natural and has no added sweeteners, concentrates, or preservatives.
I’d love to know what your favorite snacks are to keep on hand and if you’ve tried any of these products. If you’re new to The Marketplace and unsure of what to order, simply browse their categories for ideas. They also offer these wonderfully curated Marketplace Boxes with tons of samples inside each one. I love ordering this when I want to try new items on the site rather than committing to a bulk purchase. Stock up now and you’ll be prepared to start off the new year with a happy and full belly.
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