When you go on a road trip, you don’t always have access to a cooler or fridge. Here’s a huge list of road trip snacks, not chilled of course!
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Snacks for on the go (not chilled)
meat sticks: There are numerous meat stick options on the market today (beyond Slim Jims). You can even find many of the “better for you” meat sticks at most gas stations!
Applesauce / Applesauce Bag: Have you seen those applesauce bags? They’re an easy and delicious way to have fruit on the go. Now they come in a variety of different fruit varieties too!
Popcorn: On long car journeys, snacking is often a source of boredom. Popcorn is a great solution to this. You can make your own popcorn in advance or buy popcorn from the grocery store.
Fresh fruit: Fruit is always overlooked as a road trip snack. You can use something simple like a banana, grapes, or apples, or you can make more prep-intensive fruit like a melon! Just clean and dice the fruit. Pop it in a sealable container or zip-lock bag and you’re ready to have a healthy snack on your road trip!
Cracker: Crackers are the easiest non-refrigerated snacks. They are relatively clean and easy to chew.
Dried fruits: Dried fruit is not everyone’s favorite food. This might be the perfect time to give it a taste. One way to dry fruit is to: a ton sugar to it. Try to find a variety of dried fruit that is “no added sugar.”
Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins: This is a great homemade make-ahead option. Make a batch of healthy muffins and you’re good to go.
Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers: Remember those individual packets of peanut butter crackers or cheese and crackers? These are nostalgic childhood classics that are actually still great. They may not be made from the finest ingredients, but they’re simple. Sometimes simple is just what you need.
fruit snacks: A childhood favorite! These are small snacks that can fulfill your desire for something sweet and flavorful without committing to anything big.
water aroma: Sitting in the car all day can get boring. Add some excitement to your drink. Use a water flavoring powder or liquid to pump flavor into your water.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls: These are homemade and high protein snacks. They use simple (and usually available) ingredients.
Protein or granola bars: Protein bars are bars that typically contain at least 10g of protein, while a granola bar has less (but also fewer calories). Both are quick and easy. You can buy them in advance or you can find both at almost every gas station.
Cups of Instant Oatmeal, Mac and Cheese, etc.: Fun fact that most gas stations have microwaves available. That means you can reheat your favorite cup of pasta, mac and cheese, or oatmeal! This can be a snack or part of a hot meal!
Something sweet: You can try not to pack anything sweet so you don’t have it. bad idea. You will end up stopping for something and eat something sweet anyway. To avoid all the hassle, just pack something cute you love.
nut butter: You can’t tell me that sometimes a spoonful of peanut butter just hits. A jar of nut butter is easy to pack and versatile to use. pack it!
Pudding and fruit cups: Pudding cups are so underrated! They make a great snack and you know what – you can use the lid as a spoon! In the same vein as pudding cups are fruit cups. These have the potential to be a bit messier, but a healthy road trip snack that doesn’t require refrigeration!
trail mix: Trail mix looks different from product to product. One can be sweeter, one saltier, and one maybe a little weird. No matter what type of trail mix you love, it tends to be high in calories. So you get a satisfying snack, but don’t try to chew a bag of wholesale-size trail mix!
Suggestions for packing road trips
Along with your nacks, you might need a few other items to create a seamless road trip.
I would suggest bringing a bag that can be described as a garbage bag. This can be a reused grocery bag or even a plain old garbage bag.
Another item you’ll be thankful for is a roll of paper towel. Whenever you’re looking for a leftover fast food napkin, this comes in handy! Also, you will end up finding endless other ways to use this reel.
The last item to remember are utensils. Bring either disposable or reusable forks and spoons. These will come in handy for all your snacking needs!
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