Let’s face it: vegan travel can be terrifying. From road trips to flights, you need to make sure you pack vegan travel food because you never know what you might find in the wild. We spent years traveling as vegetarians around the world from SE Asia to Europe to Africa and beyond. So, when it comes to which snacks to pack vegan, we’ve got you covered.
Fortunately, vegetarian travel has definitely gotten easier over the years thanks to vegetarian tours and vegan tour operators. But, you still have to reach your destination. And that’s where this handy list comes in.
Before you head out on your next vegan vacation by road or air or by any means of transit, make sure you pack vegan travel food.
Our favorite vegan travel food items
1. Hippias
When Starbucks first started carrying these at the airport, we were ecstatic. These puffy Cheeto-esque white cheddar snacks were vegan perfection and so they quickly became the number one purchase at the airport. Now, we grab hippies at the grocery store before we go out.
2. Hummus and veggies
Most airports have shops that sell hummus and crackers or hummus with vegetables. These are perfect airplane snacks. Or, if you don’t want to fly you can take a big tub and a road trip snack like pita chips.
3. Dry fruits
Dried fruit makes a perfect vegan travel snack that is sweet and healthy. You can find relatively inexpensive dried fruit at spots like Trader Joe’s, or if you’re a planner, you can order them online.
4. Fruits and vegetables
Grapes, carrot sticks, bananas, salads (you get the point) are great vegan travel meals. They will tolerate not being refrigerated for flight. Plus, they make a healthy snack.
5. Nuts
Almonds are always a good vegetarian snack when you are traveling. You retain water when you fly with salty foods like nuts, so make sure you drink plenty of water if they are salty.
6. Chips
You have to watch out for branded ingredients like milk powder, chips are a good travel food. We have to go to Frito’s but there are plenty of options.
7. Pretzels
Pretzels are usually vegetarian, so you’re all set with these for vegan travel snacks. Vegans, Baby’s Top Picks are Trader Joe’s filled with peanut butter. Because, peanut butter.
8. Popcorn
Pop some popcorn or grab yourself a bag of Skinny Pops and take it with you on your travels. It’s light, and an easy mess free snack. They even serve little 100-calorie bags to make it easier.
9. Energy bars
Before a long trip, we always stock up on energy and protein bars. These are a perfect meal replacement if you’re hungry and forget to order vegan food on the plane or need to eat between meals. Our favorite is Trader Joe’s Barbell Protein Bar.
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