1/5/2024 0 Comments Food for long road trips![]() ![]() Our favorites are Lunchskins (affiliate) bags because they are so sturdy and easily washable Napkins and/or wet wipes – for cleaning messy hands, faces, and spillsĮxtra ziplocs or reusable bags – you’ll want these for storing dry snacks, as well as leftovers. Refillable water bottles – you’ll have less clamoring for sugary drinks and won’t use plastic Spending long stretches of time in car also calls for some other supplies to keep everyone happy, comfortable, and not too messy. For some fun options check out our hummus veggie and crunchy rainbow wraps Other supplies for your road trip Wraps – hand-held and easy-to-eat, I also love these because I can use up the last of my lettuce, spinach, or other salad ingredients that might otherwise have to get tossed. Waffle-and-cream-cheese sandwiches – these are a fun, different option and can be made with any kind of waffle such as our blueberry oatmeal or carrot cake wafflesĢ1. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches – always a classic favoriteĢ0. Breakfast sandwiches – packed with protein and vegetables, these are one of my family’s favoritesġ9. For inspiration, check out our toasty baked burrito and our veggie-packed breakfast burritoġ8. These are also a great place to use up whatever food you’ve got left in your fridge before hitting the road. Burritos – these are a great option because you can pack in all kinds of healthy stuff such as vegetables and lean protein, plus they can be eaten by hand without too much of a mess. Sometimes, especially for longer car trips, bringing some easy to eat meals can also be a welcome addition. Chocolate covered almonds or graham crackers – after all, sometimes a sweet treat is just what’s needed Best Meals for Road trips Baggies of healthy cereal – my kids don’t each much cereal, so they always think this is a fun oneġ6. Pretzels – a fun, crunchy snack that we’ll often pair with small cups of hummus (kept in a cooler)ġ5. Granola bars or energy bars – a go-to, see recipe below for inspiration or check out our mix and match granola barsġ4. Turkey jerky – a nice dose of protein to keep everyone’s moods in checkħ. Freeze dried or dehydrated fruit – these won’t go bad and are fun and crunchyĦ. Pistachio nuts – not only are they healthy, but they also are fun to eat, which can keep kids distracted for a whileĥ. Muffins – homemade pumpkin, sweet potato, banana, spinach muffins are some of our favoritesĤ. And we often like to bring along a dip ( hummus, ranch, tahini, guacamole) as wellģ. Fresh vegetables – our favorites include baby carrots, grape tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, and celery sticks. Fresh fruit – hearty fruit like apples, pears, and citrus survive long trips bestĢ. Plus I’m sharing a recipe everyone will love! Best Snack Foods for Road Tripsġ. For many road trips all we need are snack, but I also wanted to include some meal ideas for those longer trips that you may be taking this summer. Here are some of my favorite things to bring when we travel. My Healthy Road Trip Snack List + a Recipe In times like these my family likes to try to discover new treats such as the bag of chili flavored corn nuts we found in a gas station in Arizona, blue corn popcorn from New Mexico, and peppery buffalo jerky in Virginia.Īnd, as my husband can attest to, I rarely pass up an opportunity to stop at local farm stands to pick up some fresh, seasonal fruit. In addition, for longer road trips, such as an RV or camping adventure, you may need to do some occasional restocking of your supply. (It’s also a great time to polish off opened packages of food that would otherwise go bad or get stale while we’re away.) I find road trips are also an excellent time to introduce my family to new healthy snacks, as they are more adventurous when they are hungry and choices are limited. It has gotten to the point where when I offer the boys a snack while we are traveling, they will keep repeating, “what else do you have? What else do you have? What else do you have?” Because they know that there is almost an endless supply of goodies. I wish I could say that my fears of not having enough food while traveling have dissipated as my kids have gotten older, but they haven’t. The last thing I wanted was to have an already stressful situation made worse by a hangry toddler (or grown up) meltdown, so I packed snacks. I dreaded what would happen if we were stuck in traffic or stranded at the airport with a flight delay. When my kids were little and we traveled, whether it was on a road trip or by plane, I was terrified of being stranded without enough food. Thanks for your support! Always be Prepared If you want to learn more, please check out my disclosure page. I only link to products I personally use, trust, and love. If you purchase a product through these links, your cost will be the same but The Scramble will receive a small commission. Note: This page contains affiliate links. ![]()
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