12 Healthy Road Trip Snack Ideas
By Dejan B.. Published on May 16, 2017
Many people think that finding a way to eat healthy while traveling is difficult, but there are ways to prove them wrong. If you want to avoid greasy food at fast food restaurants and gas stations, pack these 12 healthy and delicious car-friendly snacks that will keep you in shape and won’t mess with your health.
Sunflower Seeds
If you are looking for a healthy snack while traveling across the country sunflower seeds will satisfy your hunger. They contain plenty of nutrients like magnesium and will calm your blood vessels, muscles and nerves. Sunflower seeds also have lots of selenium, a mineral that is important to human health. They can be purchased in prepackaged containers and in bulk bins and are sold shelled or unshelled.
Beef Jerky
High in protein, beef jerky is definitely a healthy snack that you should consider purchasing before going on a road trip. Instead of heading out to a convenience store that sells jerky full of unnecessary hormones and sodium, visit an organic shop for a much healthier version of beef jerky.
Pistachios
Not only that these nuts are super tasty, they are also low in calories and fat. If you want a healthy heart and protection against diabetes, make sure to get a couple of bags of pistachios for your trip. They are one of the oldest nuts in the world and date back to 6,000 BC. Pistachios are also known to eliminate skin dryness, have lots of nutrition power, and help to support a healthy weight.
Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers consist of whole wheat and are a perfect travel companion. Go to an organic store before you hit the road and purchase a low carb version of cheese crackers. You can also make them at home as there are hundreds of recipes online.
Dried Fruit
Full of fiber and with a good source of antioxidants, dried fruit will help you feel full during your road trip. The advantage of dried fruit over fresh fruit is that it doesn’t go bad after one day and it is definitely easier to store. You should avoid dried fruits that have sugar added and go for those without additives. Lychees, prunes, currants, and apricot are just some of the popular and nutritious dried fruits on the market.
Healthy Protein Bars
Most of protein bars are full of sugar and loaded with processed ingredients, but there are some that can be a good option for a travel snack. When you go to a convenience store, avoid bars with soy protein and stick to protein bars with a shorter ingredient list made of nuts, fruit, and veggies.
Oatmeal Cookies
Before you hit the road, prepare a batch of homemade oatmeal cookies for the trip. There is no need to get them at the store, since they are easy to make and it’s you who gets to choose the list of ingredients. Make sure to store them inside a suitable container and they will be a perfect snack while driving around the country.
Hard Boiled Eggs
Incredibly nutritious, hard boiled eggs are easy to carry and will satisfy your hunger for hours. They may be high in cholesterol, but on the other hand hard boiled eggs contain a lot of good cholesterol also known as high density lipoprotein. Eggs also have a lot of choline, which is an important nutrient that helps to build cell membranes.
Hummus
Popular in Middle East cuisine, hummus contains lots of protein and is high in vitamin B. The good news is that you can combine it with veggies like peppers and carrots. It’s a perfect snack while on the road and you can make it at home.
Soy Nuts
Forget about all the high-calorie nuts that you can get at almost every convenience store on the road, and go for soy nuts that are full in protein and come in multiple flavors. They contain no cholesterol, but try to reduce the intake of soy nuts to 2 ounces per day just to avoid unnecessary calories.
Greek Yogurt with Nuts
Packed with nutrients and protein, Greek yogurt is also high in calcium which is important in building strong muscles. You can store it inside a portable refrigerator and it will provide you with fiber and energy while traveling.
Apples and Bananas
Pack a couple of apples and bananas in your bag before you hit the road. Apples are super healthy with fiber that reduces the level of cholesterol and can detoxify your lived if needed. When you bite an apple, it stimulates the production of saliva which reduces the level of bacteria in your mouth. On the other hand, bananas contain no fat and are full of important nutrients that moderate blood sugar levels. Bananas are also known be rich in antioxidants, may improve kidney health, and can help with digestive health.
Dorothy on 10/1/2017, said:
Great info, thanks
Gwen Daniel on 10/21/2017, said:
Tips on healthy road trip snacks
June on 10/23/2017, said:
Yum
T Brooks on 10/25/2017, said:
Mmmm, sunflower seeds
Naomi calvillo on 10/30/2017, said:
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Raj on 10/30/2017, said:
Beauty
HL Galuppo on 11/2/2017, said:
Really helpful
Theresa Polmounter on 11/11/2017, said:
These are great ideas since we are getting ready to move and will be doing a lot of driving.
Gloria Burrell on 12/30/2017, said:
Really helpful
margie on 1/14/2018, said:
Wonderful info to munch gardening at 88 years & do most!
Lori on 1/25/2018, said:
Love this site thanks for all the great ideas
Glenn on 3/2/2018, said:
Good advice. Getting ready for a trip to SC this will help
Debbie on 3/3/2018, said:
This information was really helpful
Johnny on 3/7/2018, said:
Great site and very helpful, thanks
Hi on 3/9/2018, said:
Awesomeness!!!!!!!!