Healthy Road Trip Snacks

FIND YOUR BALANCE 2021

Retro roadside diners may be part of the fun of road trips, and fast food is certainly convenient. With a little planning, though, you can stock a cooler or tote bag with delicious snacks that are easy to eat on-the-go—not to mention healthier and cheaper than burgers and fries. Here are a few healthy road trip-friendly snack ideas to get you started, plus some hints on how to pack them.

Road Trip Snacks:

1. Fruits & Veggies: Choose ones that travel well (apples, carrots) and prep items that would be hard for a driver to eat one-handed (peel oranges and chop carrot sticks).

2. Dried foods: Anything in the dehydrated category (dried fruits or healthy jerky) is ideal for road trips, with less mess and longer shelf stability.

3. Nuts: Protein will make you feel full longer. Bring your favorite mixed nut or trail mix or choose peanut butter pretzels for a protein boost.

4. Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs are another excellent protein source. Peel them in advance if you’re solo.

5. Wraps: Put sandwich fixings into a tortilla or pita wrapped in foil for easier on-the-go eating.

6. Beverages: Make sure you’ve got plenty of water and a selection of healthy drinks.

Packing Tips:

1. Keep refrigerated items in a cooler within arm’s reach.

2. If you’re traveling solo, put snacks in containers that fit into your car’s cup holder so it’s easy to eat one-handed.

3. Put dips like peanut butter or hummus in small containers that can be resealed easily.

4. To save space, freeze a couple of bottles of water in advance and use them in your cooler to keep snacks chilled. When you’re ready to drink the water, it’ll likely be starting to defrost a bit.

5. Make sure you’ve got a trash/recycling bin handy at all times to keep your car from turning into a garbage dump—and pack a roll of paper towels and some wet wipes to clean up messes. Use a plastic cereal container for pop-top easy trash stashing.

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