Traveling usually involves plenty of expensive or unhealthy foods. Instead of relying on airport vending machines or gas station junk food, we’re going to go over the items you can pack that will nourish your body and keep your energy levels up. Healthy travel snacks are not only convenient and delicious, but they can also help you avoid the sugar crashes, bloating, and sluggishness that often come with less-than-ideal options. In this post, we’ll explore a variety of tasty, portable travel snacks that are perfect for fueling your adventures while keeping your health on track.
What snacks travel well?
The focus here is about being portable, non-perishable, and easy to eat on the go. From protein-packed nuts and dried fruit to whole-grain crackers and homemade energy bars, we’re looking at snacks that provide the perfect balance of nutrition and convenience for any journey.
Also, never forget to include water. It’s easy to get dehydrated. Bring a water bottle that’s already full in the car or an empty one that you can refill at a water fountain at the airport. Don’t forget to add in electrolytes for added benefit.
What is a healthy travel snack?
A good travel snack would still have nutritional benefit in mind, just bear in mind the need for speed and convenience. This would mean, we’re still looking for fiber rich whole foods , minimally processed, and with clean ingredients as much as possible. We are also looking to items with lower sugar content as energy levels can already be dysregulated from traveling sleep issues and higher stress levels. Many gas stations, or airports do now cary healthy options. But the choices can be limited, and the prices can be surprising.
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What are healthy travel snacks for kids?
- Foods in squeeze bags like yogurts, or applesauce
- Simple crackers
- Fruit leather
- Protein balls
- Dried fruits– like crunchy dried apples or strawberries
- Meat sticks or Epic pork rinds
- Larabars– so many flavor varieties
- Travel Pb + J squeeze pouches or premade ones
- Horizon milk that doesn’t need to be refrigerated.
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What are healthy travel snacks for adults?
- Fairlife protein shakes
- Protein bars: RXbars, Perfect Bars
- Meat sticks: Epic, Archer, Tillamook
- Cheese: Tillamook, Cabot
- Bone broth packs
- Trail mix
- Pre cut veggies
- Parm crisps
- Granola
- Coconut flakes: don’t forget, you may need extra fiber while traveling!
- Electrolytes like LMNT, or Relyte. My favorite is watermelon and mango
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What are healthy travel snacks with protein?
- Fairlife protein shakes
- Boiled eggs
- Shelf stable Hummus
- Yogurt drinks like Chobani Complete, or Too Good
- Nut butter packs
- Protein bars: RXbars, Perfect Bars
- Meat sticks: Epic, Archer, Tillamook
- Collagen water
- Bone broth packs
- Trail mix
- Parm crisps
- Roasted chick peas
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What are some good treats for travel?
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What are travel snacks without added sugar?
- Fruit leather
- Meat sticks: Epic, Archer, Tillamook
- Seltzer water
- Larabars– so many flavor varieties
- RXbars
- Pre cut veggies
- Cheese: Tillamook, Cabot
- Shelf stable Hummus
- Applesauce
- Guacamole single serve packs
What healthy travel snacks can I bring on a plane?
When flying, you can’t bring liquids or gels in quantities larger than 3.4 ounces, so items like yogurt, hummus, or smoothies are off-limits. Additionally, fresh fruits and vegetables may be restricted depending on the destination due to agricultural regulations.
You can bring solid snacks like granola bars, nuts, trail mix, and crackers on a plane, as long as they fit within your carry-on allowance.
This includes:
- Popcorn
- Baby carrots
- Hand fruits
- Snack bars: RXbars, Perfect Bars, Larabars, That’s it bars
- Bone broth packs
- Electrolyte powders
- Nut butter packs
- Whole milk latte or steamer (remember, that’s 8 grams of protein here)
What healthy travel snacks are best for hiking?
Water water water never forget this of course!
Also, keep in mind that many packaged foods can be dehydrating. You want to be sure to also include plenty of fresh foods to increase your hydration status while you eat
- Electrolytes like LMNT, or Relyte. My favorite is watermelon and mango
- Nut butter packs
- Coconut water with it’s naturally perfect electrolyte balance
- Salmon or tuna packs
- Trail mix
- Parm crisps
- Meat sticks: Epic, Archer, Tillamook
- Cheese: Tillamook, Cabot
- Hand fruits
- Snack bars: RXbars, Perfect Bars, Larabars, That’s it bars
Related: Top 10 high fiber foods on the go
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