Are you traveling on the 4th of July? We'll be going on a road trip and if your kids are like mine, they basically don't stop eating for the entire drive. Sure, we will have packaged snacks, but I like to prep a lot more than that to make sure they are getting fruits & veggies, healthy fats, and protein to keep their blood sugar stable and meltdowns at bay.
Here are my favorite road trip snacks that are healthy, mess-free, and will keep your little ones satisfied from departure to destination.
Packaged Snacks
Hippeas Nacho Cheese - love that these are made with chickpeas for more protein + fiber
That's It Bars - These are just fruit with no additives
Annie's Cheddar Bunnies - I like these as an alternative to Goldish
Veggie Sticks - No, they aren't packed with veggies but they're a slightly healthier alternative
Lesser Evil Popcorn - this one is my absolute FAVORITE
Mama Chia Packets - a little more nutrient-dense than the typical packet with omegas and more fat
Roasted Seaweed- fun crunchy, salty snack packed with B12 and iodine
Cauliflower Everything Crackers - Like an everything bagel but with extra veggies
Freeze-Dried Strawberries - These are a much less messy way to eat fruit on the go and so tasty with no added sugar
Cerebelly Bars - Tasty fruit & veggie bars with lower sugar
Easy Whole Food Snacks
Mandarin oranges
Apples
Nectarines
Blueberries/strawberries
Carrot sticks
Snap peas
Cucumber slices
Bell Peppers
Cashews
Avocado
String cheese
Hummus packs
Homemade Snacks
Chia pudding (duh - you know we love this stuff) from my recipe books :)
Healthier breakfast cookies from Ambitious Kitchen
Zucchini Egg Slice from Yummy Toddler Food
Blueberry Chickpea Balls from Plant-Based Juniors
Good ol PB & J on sprouted bread
The goal here is to have lots of options and a variety of more nutrient-dense options, things that are packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep the kiddos and ourselves full. We like a lot of savory and sweet options and obviously bring lots of water for the car ride.
What are your favorite car ride staples? Let me know!
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