When you\u2019re on the go, it can be easy to settle for eating whatever\u2019s available at the nearest fast food joint or gas station, particularly when it comes to long car rides. Too often, road trippers are forced to choose between greasy food or sugary snacks that only weigh them down and make them feel tired. But it doesn’t have to be that way! These healthy, delicious, and satisfying road trip snack ideas should keep you from getting hangry, wherever you roam!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you’re hitting the highway, take along a copy of Adventures From Scratch<\/em><\/a>. With both a couples’ edition<\/a> and a version designed for the whole family<\/a>, either one can be an ideal book for your next road trip. Each scratch-off book includes over 50 creative ideas for activities you can do just about anywhere. You and your travel companions will have so much fun revealing and conquering challenges together! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Road tripping can wreak havoc on a diet! By planning your snacks, you ensure that the food you take will be healthier than what you\u2019ll be able to grab from a restaurant or rest stop. Pre-making snacks and a few meals provides other advantages, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you don\u2019t make snacks, It\u2019s still advisable to pack some road trip food before you leave home. By getting snacks in advance of your departure, you can make sure that you\u2019re choosing healthier bites than what might be available along your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you make your own snacks, you\u2019ll avoid consuming additives that are often included in store-bought items like protein bars that are marketed as healthy even though they closely resemble a high fructose candy bar. If you love sweets, you can rest assured that you can still satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade, healthier snacks instead of store-bought alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nut oat squares are a wonderful alternative to manufactured nut bars and energy bars. Our nut oat squares are a breeze to make using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Here are the ingredients you\u2019ll need to make nut oat squares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a square pan with parchment paper. Combine the nuts, oats, and some salt in a food processor. Drizzle the olive oil and 1\/4 cup maple syrup into the mixture while the processor runs. When the mixture looks like a dough of sorts, remove it from the food processor and press it into your pan evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sprinkle the coconut flakes and the remaining nuts on top of your spread dough. Put the pan in the oven for 12 minutes exactly. If your oven runs hot, you may want to reduce the bake time to 10 minutes. Your mixture will be done when the coconut flakes turn a delightful golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your mixture cools, remove it from the pan using the ends of the parchment paper. Cut the mixture into squares, drizzling some more maple syrup over each one if you want them to be super sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store your bars in an airtight container. The bars will be good for up to one week. They\u2019ll last even longer if you freeze them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This recipe can be used with just about any type of nut. Pistachios, cashews, walnuts, peanuts, or mixed nuts all work well given the other ingredients included in the recipe. If you\u2019re using salted nuts, refrain from adding more salt to your batter and consider dusting the nuts off before you add them to the food processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re going to make road trip snacks, we urge you to make some peanut butter cookies. This recipe has just three required ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make the cookie dough, combine the ingredients just mentioned in a bowl until they\u2019re incorporated. If you want, you can add some chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or chocolate bar shavings as well. Using a tablespoon to measure, make individual balls out of the dough and press each one until they\u2019re flat on a lined cookie sheet pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Once the oven reaches the right temperature, put the sheet pan in the oven for 11 minutes. When the cookies are done, take them out of the oven and let them cool on the pan. If you attempt to remove the cookies before they\u2019re mostly cooled, they will likely break, leaving you with tasty cookie pieces instead of whole cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to make extra sweet cookies? If so, you should sprinkle the cookies with sugar before you put them in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After your cookies have completely cooled, store them in a sealable plastic bag. If you want a tasty, satisfying topping for a bowl of vanilla ice cream, you can crumble a cookie or two and sprinkle the remnants on top of your dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re worried about your carb intake, you may want to bypass homemade potato chips in favor of avocado chips. If you make sure they\u2019re completely dry before you store them in an airtight container, homemade avocado chips can last up to three days when stored at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the ingredients you\u2019ll need to make avocado chips that are simply to die for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s worth noting that you can swap out the parmesan cheese for another variety. Many people who follow a low-sodium diet find that using mozzarella or another kind of cheese works better for them given their dietary guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make the chips, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until the batter has no avocado lumps. Preheat your oven to 355 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Take a tablespoon of your batter and press it into a thin circle on the baking sheet, repeating the process until you\u2019ve used all your batter. Your batter should yield 25 \u2013 30 chips depending on how big your avocado was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put the baking sheet in the oven for 10 \u2013 15 minutes, or until the edges of the chips are golden brown. Let the chips continue to get crispy on the baking sheet for 10 minutes or so after you remove them from the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your oven, you may need to leave the chips in for a bit longer for them to get crispy. Alternatively, you may want to bake your chips at a higher temperature, keeping a close eye on them as you do, or you might want to cook them in an air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you like the idea of making chips, but simply can\u2019t stand avocado? Consider making some veggie chips instead. While you might not realize it, you can make some yummy chips using an eggplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gather the following ingredients to make eggplant chips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your preferences, you may want to peel your eggplant or you might want to leave the skin on. Your chips will be flavorful either way. Using a mandolin, carefully slice your eggplant into the thinnest rounds the device will allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spread your sliced eggplant out on paper towels in a single layer. Lightly sprinkle the rounds with salt, let them sit for 10 minutes, and then repeat the process on the other side of the rounds. Salting the eggplant and letting the rounds sit will prevent your chips from having an off-putting bitter taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put the rounds in a bowl and combine the other ingredients. Add the olive oil mixture to the bowl containing the eggplant. Toss the rounds in the mixture so they\u2019re evenly coated. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spread the rounds out on the lined baking sheet so they don\u2019t overlap. Bake the rounds for 18 minutes or until they\u2019re golden brown and crispy. To cook your eggplant chips even faster, use an air fryer. Let the rounds cool completely before storing them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some healthy travel snacks don\u2019t require any prep work or require just a minimal amount of effort to prepare. For example, you can pack some single-serving applesauce cups. Load your cooler with some fresh fruit after you rinse these naturally sweet treats off. Dried fruit like apricot slices can be bought ready-made or dehydrated at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While you might be tempted to pre-slice the fruit you plan to bring along, you may want to hold off. Snacks like apple slices may take on an unsightly brownish color that will make them unappetizing. Unless you\u2019re pre-scooping a cantaloupe or a honeydew melon or you\u2019re preparing watermelon slices, it’s best to refrain from prepping fruits until you\u2019re ready to consume them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nuts and seeds are always a treat! Trail mix can be made with nuts, sunflower seeds, and fruit snacks dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped and dried apples. Add carob or cacao chips to make this delicious snack mix extra appealing. Pack some nut butter into portable containers and spread it on rye crisps, crackers, or rice cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider making homemade granola bars by combining your nuts, seeds, and dried fruit bits with oats. Crunchy or chewy, they make fantastic road trip snacks and can double as fuel for hikes or long days of sightseeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, pack some grape tomatoes, snap peas, fresh green beans, or sliced veggies like cumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. Then pour dressing or hummus into reusable containers, and put everything in a small cooler. Guacamole also makes a great dip, and a thin layer of lemon or lime juice can stop it from browning. These high-fiber dipping snacks can be pulled out anytime while you\u2019re on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless you\u2019re traveling in an RV<\/a> or you\u2019re going to stay in a place with a kitchen, you may struggle to keep some of your homemade snacks fresh, particularly if your upcoming family road trip is going to be on the longer side. You can still eat healthy by getting some carefully curated manufactured treats for you and your traveling companions to munch on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If space is an issue for your vehicle, you may want to order some manufactured snacks and have them delivered to your vacation destination. In general, it\u2019s wise to alert the manager of the property you\u2019re heading to so the person can keep an eye out for your package and put it in a secure location until you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n gomacro MacroBars are manufactured by a mother-daughter-owned business operating in a rural community. The company uses 100 percent plant-based ingredients sourced from non-GMO and organic certified farmers who adhere to sustainable practices. MacroBars are made using exclusively renewable wind and solar energy sources. The bars\u2019 packaging is manufactured with recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you look over the list of ingredients for a MacroBar, you\u2019ll recognize what you\u2019re reading as things you probably have in your kitchen. gomacro MacroBars are wonderful snacks that won\u2019t weigh you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MacroBars are readily available in a variety of flavors on Amazon. Here are just a few of the flavors you can choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nature\u2019s Heart describes its crunch products as \u201ca protein-packed superfood cluster with yummy, globally-inspired flavors and no sugar added.\u201d The company\u2019s products are a great substitute for breakfast, a wonderful snack when you\u2019re on the go, and satisfying late-night indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have plenty of options if you want to try Nature\u2019s Heart Crunch. For something that\u2019s probably unlike any other snack food you\u2019ve had, try the Smoked Habanero Limon Chickpea Crunch or the Churro Cacao Pecan Crunch. If you want something that might taste a bit more familiar, give the Everything Bagel Cashew Crunch or the Ginger Miso Edamame Crunch a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crispy Green sells individual packets of freeze-dried fruits. The company\u2019s products include 100 percent fruit with no additives, fillers, GMOs, added sugar, or preservatives. Crispy Green packets are perfectly portioned, vegan, gluten- and dairy-free, and kosher. Every Crispy Green packet has one simple, all-natural ingredient, such as mangos, red apples, or pineapple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As tempting as it is to indulge in greasy, salty, and sugary snacks while on the go, that food often causes stomach upset and sluggishness. The best road trip snacks<\/a> are both delicious and nutritious.<\/p> <\/div> Many road trip snacks<\/a> can keep you full and healthy! MacroBars, Nature’s Heart Crunch, and Crispy Fruit are great pre-made options, or make trail mix, granola bars, and dips for crackers and veggies.<\/p> <\/div> When packing for a long road trip, take a car emergency kit, a first aid kit, water bottles, snacks for the car<\/a>, napkins, reusable cups, and utensils. Don’t forget the adventure book<\/a> and travel games<\/a>!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re on the road, good food can be hard to come by. These road trip snack ideas should keep you full, wherever you roam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":6828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[278],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\nAdvantages of Bringing Your Own<\/strong><\/strong> Road Trip Snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Homemade Road Trip Snack Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nut Oat Squares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Peanut Butter Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Avocado Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Eggplant Veggie Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Easy and Healthy Road Trip Snack Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Manufactured Treats for Snacking on the Road<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
gomacro MacroBars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nature\u2019s Heart Crunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crispy Green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"