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.
How exciting. i’ve never heard of this brand but i’m always looking for something healthy and yummy
Always have my eye out for delicious healthy options – thanks! 🙂
Thank you for the chance to win. I look forward to trying out this new healthier options for snacks!
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!
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Thanks so much! Done deal! Love your website and your recipes! Yum yum! Thanks again!
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.
Oh how I loved those snacks in Miami! I need to go find a CVS and get some more!!
I can’t wait to try these snacks. They sound perfect for my active boys. Thanks for sharing!
I just found these at our local CVS store and can’t wait to try them.
Thanks for the giveaway! Traveling is the pits, so I am always looking for healthy grab and go items.
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.
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!
We dont have a CVS yet in Arkansas but are suppose to gets some soon, need some quick, easy healthy snack options!
I don’t shop at CVS much but this looks good!
I wonder about the salt content, but I would try these snacks.
I love CVS and love their brand of nuts. I always keep nuts in my desk drawer at work for a quick snack.
Going to CVS today and will look for them. They look good!!
Like the fact that healthy snacks are attainable at CVS locally. Thanks for the heads-up!!
Wow these look great! I haven’t been to a CVS in a while but next time I will look for these!
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
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.
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!
I’m ALWAYS at CVS so I’ll definitely be picking up some of these next time!
Would have to check the ingredients for additional allergens (edamame). but these look like a step in the right direction. Thanks for sharing!
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.
Wow! This product looks great. Will definitely check it out!
These would be awesome to try as I am always looking for ideas on healthy snack for my daughter! Plus no cvs pharmacy here!
I have never heard of these…will need to check them out
I have not see these yet, but I will look closer next time. Seems like a good travel option.
I also heard that CVS is going the healthy route. No more tabacco products and changing their name to CVS Health. WooHoo! Way to go CVS!!! Oh and these snacks look very yummy!!
I would love to try these! I have not seen them in CVS. I really need to find more healthy options for snacking!!!
No but I would love too! I usually don’t find myself in CVS but I might have to now 😀
Looking forward to trying these products.
I have not seen these snacks. Never heard of them.
I haven’t seen these yet, will definitely be stopping in this week to pick some up.
I have tried these and they are good. 🙂
CVS is my fav place to go and I love buying their products
I have always been satisfied with every CVS product I have purchased.
WOW I didn’t know anything about this company … too neat!
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to trying these out!
i havent had the chance to try them yet but i would love to try the cranberry oat cran cookies!
I have not tried these snacks yet. The Chocolate Chunk and Chia Seed Snack Bars sound good.
I generally don’t shop at CVS, but I might have to go in and check these out! I hope to get a chance to try them with this giveaway!
I will stopping at CVS to pick some up, yummy!
Just saw them for the first time yesterday…I grabbed the baked rice thins…soooo good!
I have never seen them but i will check them out next time i go there.
No, I haven’t seen these yet but they look pretty good.
I can’t wait to try these out the next time I am at CVS! I love finding healthy choices at convenient locations.
I haven’t tried these snacks but will be looking for them at my local CVS
Haven’t seen them yet but will look for them next time!
I have never seen these before! They look so good!
Will definitely be on the lookout for them!
I have not tried these or seen them but they look really yummy.
I’m thrilled to have cvs offer these healthy snacks. They are so conveniently located and have great prices.
I’ve seen them but have not tried them. You make me want to, though!
I have not seen these in-store, primarily because I know what I am going in for and don’t really browse around.
I rarely go to CVS but now that I know this, I will make it a point to stop!
I have not seen them yet but I will keep an eye out.
Looks yummy!!!
I would love to try these.
I haven’t seen them yet, but I will sure keep my eye open for them!
I’d love to try these!
Would love to try them!
These treats look awesome! I will have to be on the lookout at my local CVS!!
I love the rice crisps!!
These look amazing! Can’t wait to stock up!
I haven’t seen these. I’ll have to keep an eye out.
I haven’t seen them yet! I do live in a smallish town and maybe that’s why lol
These snacks are fantastic!
I would love to try out these snacks!
We are always looking for healthy snacks, especially ones we can eat on the go! Can’t wait to check them out.
They look familiar but I don’t think i’ve seen all of those options! I’m really glad even convenience stores carry healthy options now!
i have not seen these before.
I have not tried them but would love to. Will ck cvs for them. Thanks!
I’m so thrilled that convenience stores like CVS are starting to carry healthy snack options!
We do not have a CVS near so no I have not and I have not tried them 🙁 Sound delicious and would love to try it though!!! I think the Superfruit Snack bars sound Amazing!
Ive tried the Berry Edamame blend- it is SO good! I put it in a fruit and yogurt bowl 🙂
I havent seen these at my local cvs – yummy looking!
Looks tasty!
I loved these at BHF and was so excited to see them at CVS the other day! It’s definitely nice to have easy (and delicious!) healthy options available to readily.
i have not seen them yet
I’ve never seen these before so I haven’t been able to try them.
We’re finally getting a CVS, I’m so excited. These look so good, would love to try them!!
Never seen these before, Looks good! That’s great CVS carries this.
I’ve never seen these before, but they look delicious!! Would love to try them!
I haven’t seen them yet, but would love to try them!
I haven’t seen these snacks yet, but they look great! I love to see new healthy snack options.
I am very excited to hear about this line of healthy naturally sweetened snacks. Can’t wait to try them
Haven’t seen them yet
I have seen them at my CVS. I have not bought any yet.