Healthy Snacking on the Go: My Favorite Options for Your Road trip

 

Summer is here and my family and I just took a long roadtrip up to Acadia National Park and I packed #allthesnacks.  Whether you're taking a long summer road trip or just going to visit family, finding healthy snacks for long car rides can be challenging. If you're planning on spending an extended period in the car with family, friends, and kids, you'll want to plan with healthy options that will boost the energy needed to explore. Here are some great ideas and links to specific products I buy for healthy snacks to pack (no cooler required) when traveling this summer: 

 

Nuts, Seeds, & Olives

Packing various nuts and seeds is a great way to stay full throughout your travels. Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts provide healthy fats, protein, and other essential nutrients. Seeds like chia, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds are also excellent sources of protein and fiber. Nuts and seeds are easy to pack in small bags or containers, so they're perfect on the go. I love olives and nut butter packets too.  

Nut packs:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-paleo-snacks-variety-pack

Individual Green Olive Packets: 

https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-pitted-green-olives-original-6-pack

Maple Almond Butter Squeeze Packs:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/justins-maple-almond-butter-squeeze-packs

Trail mix, Roasted Chickpeas & Salmon:

Trail mix is an excellent snack for road trips because it's healthy, easy to pack and eat, and will keep you full on long drives. If you want to make your own, use nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or cashews; dried fruit like raisins or cranberries (look for no added sugar dried fruit); pretzels; cacao nibs or coconut chips, and sunflower seeds. Roasted chickpeas are crunchy & high in fiber. Wild caught salmon is delicious, high in protein and a great source for Omega-3's. 

Roasted Chickpea snacks:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/biena-rockin-ranch-chickpea-snacks

Salmon options:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/wild-planet-wild-pink-salmon-pouch

https://thrivemarket.com/p/epic-smoked-salmon-bites-maple-glazed

Hard-boiled eggs, popcorn & beef sticks

Hard-boiled eggs are a great source of protein, and they're easy to pack and eat. Plus, they will help keep you full and energized on the road. Beef sticks come in different sizes and are easy to throw in your bag. 

Popcorn with coconut oil:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-oragnic-popcorn-sweet-salty-multipack

 Grass-fed beef sticks:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/chomps-grass-fed-beef-sticks

Fruits & Vegetables

Fresh fruits like apples, avocados, oranges, berries, or grapes are easily transported in a bag or container. Vegetables like carrots, cucumbers or celery sticks can also travel well if sliced into smaller pieces before being packed. You could grab some pre-packaged containers of hummus or guacamole to enjoy with your raw veggies.

 

Protein bars

They're also a good option if you're looking for something quick and easy to eat on the go.

Aloha Bars (low in sugar, high in protein & sugar)

https://thrivemarket.com/p/aloha-protein-bar-mixed-variety-sampler-pack

Go Macro Bars:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/gomacro-macrobar-oatmeal-chocolate-chip

Be sure to pack plenty of water to stay hydrated during your travels. We love to use electrolyte powders to add in our water bottles (just look for ones with no artificial sweeteners, sugars, or dyes). Organic coconut water is a great option too. 

Nuun Tablets:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/nuun-effervescent-electrolyte-supplement-strawberry-lemonade

LMNT Electrolyte Powder Packets:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/drink-lmnt-electrolyte-drink-mix-variety-pack

Organic Coconut Water:

https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-organic-coconut-water

Eating healthy while on the road doesn't have to be boring or difficult. With just a little bit of planning ahead of time, you can find snacks that not only taste good but also provide energy for long drives this summer season. Consider ordering online to make it easier & save money:) 

Our snacks from our most recent roadtrip to Acadia National Park

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With these tips in mind, happy travels!

Stephanie

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