Back to school lunches made easy with goodnessknows

Do your mornings look a little like this these days? A whole lot of washing, chopping, preparing, and packaging for on-the-go has been happening around here lately.I feel like I’m constantly thinking lunch now that school is back in, and searching for clever ways to pack up all the food groups in a way that will actually be eaten. And, even though it’s only the third week in, I’m already running out of creativity.

Sure, some days I have all this energy and feel like making special bento boxes for everyone with cut up fruits, cheeses, and vegetables. But, some days I feel like a sandwich with a yogurt cup and carrots is good enough. For those days, I try and plan ahead and have something fun I can throw into the lunch boxes to add a little excitement without having to spend hours making it happen. Thank goodness for goodnessknows snack squares that are easy to pack, perfect for picky kids, and are a big crowd pleaser for kids and adults. Anyone who has tried these delicious snack squares know how amazing they are. But, if you haven’t tried them before, you are probably wondering what makes them this good.

goodnessknows snack squares are made with a combination of dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and dark chocolate. And, while that may sound like run of the mill granola talk, anyone who has tried goodnessknows understands that it’s so much better than granola. They are not only a delicious snack, they are also decadent enough to be a healthy substitution for a candy bar. While you can find them in the snack bar aisle, you can still pretend you are buying candy bars and enjoy them as such. Only you will know that each four-square serving of goodnessknows only has 150 calories and has 2-3 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein.

goodnessknows® snack squares are available in three delicious flavors:
• Very Cranberry – Roasted almonds and rolled oats get a hint of natural sweetness from tangy-sweet cranberries.
• Nutty Apple – Crunchy peanuts, roasted almonds and tangy apples are the perfect combination for snack time, a treat post-meal or during a favorite indoor or outdoor activity.
• Peachy Cherry – Sweet peaches and cherries accompanied by wholesome roasted almonds and deep chocolate blend to create a satisfying crunch.  When I threw the Pacific Northwest Blogger Baby Shower last year, I had a huge plate of snack squares waiting for the new moms and moms-to-be, and they were a huge hit. We were serving all sorts of foods, drinks, and desserts but all anyone wanted to talk about was how amazing the goodnessknows bars were. In fact, when the party was over, it was the only serving platter that was left with just crumbs, so I was really happy to let all the moms know that their goody bags also contained some goodnessknows treats for the road. After the baby shower, everyone was emailing wanting to know where they can buy goodnessknows products and I told them to look for them in the snack bar aisles at select stores in the Portland, Seattle, Denver, Boulder, and Dallas areas.

You can find out more at GoodnessKnows.com and find a list of participating stores close to you by using their store locator or you can buy them online here. goodnessknows snacks are $1.49 per single serving {4 squares per serving} and $4.99 per 5-serving multipack carton.

You can connect with goodnessknows on Twitter @gKsnacksquares and Facebook

Want to win some goodnessknows deliciousness? You could win a gift pack that includes a branded backpack, towel, and water bottle with a box of goodnessknows snack squares, and coupon for $1.00 off  {ARV of prize pack = $50}

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A big thank you to goodnessknows for sending a sample pack to try out and shake up our lunch routine. As always, all opinions are 100% ours. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.