Smart Snacking with B.C.-Made Products

By Danika McDowell, Buy BC Brand Ambassador
September 19, 2024

Let’s face it, life gets busy, and sometimes we just need snacks that fit seamlessly into our day-to-day hustle. Whether I’m racing out the door for a morning meeting, picking up snacks for my daughter, or grabbing something post-workout, I always reach for my favourite B.C.-made products. Here’s how you can enjoy B.C. snacks that taste great and keep you fuelled throughout your day.

*Tree Island Yogurt and Game Changer Chickpea Bites. Photo Credit: Danika McDowell.*

*Hornby Organic Energy Bars and Underground Kombucha. Photo Credit: Danika McDowell.*

Breakfast on the Go

I’m often grabbing breakfast as I’m heading out the door, and one of my go-tos is a single-serve Tree Island Yogurt cup from Courtenay. Paired with Game Changer Foods Vanilla Coconut Chickpea Bites, it’s a quick, nutritious breakfast I can easily toss in my purse. The perfect blend of creamy yogurt and coconutty goodness gives me that energy boost I need for a productive start to the day.

Post-Workout Refuel

After my daily walk or a good workout, I need a snack that’s going to replenish my energy without feeling heavy. That’s where Hornby Organic Energy Bars come in—paired with a bottle of Underground Kombucha, it’s the perfect combo. The energy bar fuels me up while the kombucha keeps me refreshed and hydrated. It’s my go-to post-workout treat!

*B.C. Apples and Island Nut Peanut Butter. Photo Credit: Danika McDowell.*

*Free Yumm Crackers. Photo Credit: Danika McDowell.*

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

By mid-afternoon, I’m ready for a snack break, and I love keeping it simple and delicious. One of my favourites? Fresh, crisp B.C. apples—Ambrosia, Gala, or Honeycrisp—sliced and topped with creamy Island Nut Roastery Peanut Butter. The sweetness of the apple and the rich, nutty flavour of the peanut butter is such a satisfying pick-me-up.

Study Break Snack

With a teenager at home who’s always reaching for snacks while studying, I make sure our kitchen is stocked with FreeYumm crackers. These allergen-friendly snacks are a hit in our house—great for keeping my daughter focused and fuelled through those long study sessions.

*B.C.-Made Products: Kombucha, Chickpea Bites, B.C. Apples, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Yogurt*

Featured Buy BC Members

Tree Island Yogurt (Courtenay): Single-serve Yogurt Cups
FreeYumm (Vancouver): Allergy-safe crackers
Hornby Organic (Comox): Energy Bars
Island Nut Roastery (Sidney): Peanut Butter
Underground Kombucha: Kombucha
Game Changer Foods (Richmond): Vanilla Coconut Chickpea Bites

All photos credited to Danika McDowell.
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