During the summer months, my kids and I are always on the go. We love to do various activities around town – from strawberry picking to hitting the local sprayscape to going camping as a family. Rather than picking up a snack from the fast food window, it’s nice to have healthy snacks that I can bring along with us.
I was recently given the opportunity to try the stock-up size Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars and Simply Fruit Roll-Ups.
Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars - Although I’m not a huge fan of raisin and cranberry, the Trail Mix Bars had a nice combination of nuts and fruit. The amount of fruit gave it just the right sweet taste. The bars have 140 calories and 4g of fat (0.5g of which is saturated fat). It also includes 8g of whole grains, 2g of fiber, and 13g of sugar. Plus, with no chocolate, there is nothing to melt if you leave it in a hot car
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Simply Fruit Roll-Ups - In the past, I very rarely gave my children fruit-roll ups, because they seemed like they were basically candy. However, the new Simply Fruit Roll-Ups are gluten-free and contain 90% real fruit and fruit juice and includes a full serving of fruit. They come in Strawberry and Wildberry flavors, and both my kids and myself thought they were yummy. Each roll-up has 50 calories, 0g fat and 10g of sugar. I definitely feel better about giving the new Simply Fruit roll-ups to my kids in moderation.
Giveaway
General Mills through MyBlogSpark has offered to give a Costco Sunny Days Prize Pack to one of my readers. The prize pack includes a $25 Costco gift card, and a stock-up size Simply Fruit Roll-Ups and Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars. You must be a U.S. resident to win and the prize cannot be shipped to a PO Box.
To Enter the Giveaway (mandatory):
- Leave a comment with your favorite healthy snack that you plan to purchase during your next Costco visit.
Bonus Entries:
- Subscribe to my blog through a reader or by e-mail newsletter and leave a comment that you subscribed (or you’re a subscriber).
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You have until Tuesday (6/22) at 11:59 pm to enter the giveaway. I will choose a winner at random using Random.org. I will send the winner an e-mail. The winner will have 48 hours to respond with his/her contact information.
Disclosure: General Mills provided me with the free product, information, and gift cards through MyBlogSpark. I did not receive any compensation to write this post. The opinions are all mine!












Corrie is a "cents"able wife and stay-at-home mom of 2 boys.
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Yum! I plan to buy the simply fruit roll-ups!
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Romaine Lettuce 5 packs or the trail mix with the dried apples in it. So Yummy!!! I LOVE COSTCO!
I plan to buy string cheese at Costco. We freeze it!
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I am an email subscriber and fan on Facebook! Healthy treat I buy at Costco is Whole Grain 100% Natural Sunrise Energy Bars with Omega-3.
I buy the Nature Valley Oats and Honey granola bars and HOnest Kids juice pouches every time I shop at Costco. I keep them in the storage unit of my van for easy snacks on the road!
I plan on buying spring mix lettuce, organic spinach, roma tomatoes, baby cucumbers, feta cheese, and strawberries. My family loves salad and Costco has the BEST produce around!!
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simply fruit roll ups for me
I’ll be buying – Almonds and also mixed nuts!
I love the Fiber One Oats and Chocolate bars. I just added you on Facebook
I would buy Nature Valley Oats and Honey granola bars and string cheese with the card.
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I plan to stock up on string cheese and simply fruit roll-ups too!
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I always buy hummus from Costco. So good for you and SUCH a great deal!
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I haven’t found the simply go gurt at any of the regular grocery stores so simply go gurt would be something I would get at costco
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I like to get the Kirkland brand pistachios at Costco
I love the pre-packaged, sliced, organic apples. They are always crisp!
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Love the site!!
I buy Nature Valley Honey/Oats alot! Almost every time I shop @ Costco. Can’t go wrong w/that!
simply fruit roll ups YUM
Simply fruit roll ups, great snack!
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I need a box of regular Nature Valley Granola Bars for my snack at work
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Will buy Nature Valley Granola bars and hummus.
We plan to get almonds and cashews.
I would purchase bags of kiwis
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I will buy hummus- my son can’t get enough of it!
I am so excited to try the new simply fruit roll-ups. My kids ages 16-22 LOVE the regular ones so I’ll be thrilled if they like the “healthier” versions just as much!
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I plan on buying lettuce, broccoli, and string cheese the next time I go to Costco.
I plan on purchasing their organic tortilla chips. Those are a staple in our house.
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I plan on buying Nature Valley granola bars on my next trip to Costco.
Iam trying to lose weight so I have been buying a lot of more fruit. I love the apples and peaches! Thanks for the chance to win!
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