What snacks should i bring on a road trip

From Swedish Fish to charcuterie, these are the snacks that keep Eater staffers sated on long car rides. If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission.

See our ethics policy. This summer, the road trip was the only option for many of us to get in some kind of vacation or pay a long-overdue visit to faraway loved ones. And given the unpredictability of food options along routes these days, road trip snacks — always an essential item on the road trip packing list — were more important than ever. There are certain essential qualities to a road trip snack: You should be able to eat it with one hand and with minimal mess.

But beyond that, there are several interpretations of the genre. Road trip snacks may be the foods you find at gas stations and convenience stores, or indulgent treats that make the trip more bearable. Bit-O-Honey: Bit-O-Honey works as a road trip snack because you can eat an entire bag of them and not feel awful trust me, I just did this on a six-hour drive from Northern to Southern California.

Drivers and passengers alike will crush hours gnawing on these glorious sweets, with microscopic almond pieces giving a modicum of texture. Getting the sticky bits out of your teeth is the rest of the fun. Swedish Fish: I always have a bag of Swedish Fish on hand for a road trip. I prefer the watermelon, but he likes the classics.

Despite the unfortunate name, the Beaver Nuggets actually sweet corn puffs are really great. Within minutes of trying these at the airport, I was on my phone figuring out where I could get them at home. Split into the perfect proportions, so you can't eat too many, these olive packs are best for beating your hunger and boosting heart health. This healthier version of the beloved childhood treat is perfect for when you're craving something sweet.

Amazingly, there are only 50 calories in every bar. When you're picking out snacks, it's imperative to read the ingredient list. You never want to see words you don't recognize or a very long list, so that's why Bare Baked Crunch Apple Cinnamon Chips are a dream come true.

The ingredients list reads "apples, cinnamon. Unlike its competitors, there are no added caloric ingredients like vegetable oil, corn syrup, and dded sugars. Crunchy, sweet, and not so dangerously addicting to munch on during a drive. When you're sick of nuts, but want crunch that's worth the bang for its buck, go for dried edamame. Available in these easy to grab and go packs, these are filled with plenty of plant-based filling protein and who doesn't love a good high protein snack?

The bizarre cravings of road trip boredom are at an all-time high you're dreaming of chips, and Caesar salad , and all things you probably should steer clear of. But with this cheesy, chip-like snack, your cravings will be put to rest and there's no additional need to hit the treadmill. Made from only natural ingredients, this snack offers a decent amount of fiber and a serving of vegetables.

We even think your picky eaters will like these vegetable-based chips, too. NBC's Today Show nutritionist, Joy Bauer, knew she was going to hit a home run when she developed her line of delicious, dietitian-approved snacks. With five different granola bite flavors, it was hard for us to choose just one.

As each flavor is low calorie and contains reasonable levels of digestion-slowing healthy fats, fiber, and protein to balance the energizing carbs, you simply cannot go wrong with whichever nutrient-dense bites you buy. That irresistible ranch flavor can now be all over your carrots without the creamy fattening dressing.

These dehydrated, organic carrot sticks pack a ton of fiber and crunch and since they don't need to be refrigerated like a typical carrots-and-dip snack has to be, it makes them the ideal choice for a road trip. You're in the final stretch—let that sweet tooth go wild.

Each resealable bag comes with over three servings and plenty of healthy fats from the cocoa butter and almonds. These bites are the perfect balance of bitter dark chocolate that still leave room for a dose of energizing sweetness without exposing you to major sugar overkill, as long as you don't indulge in the entire bag in one sitting!

Cheese isn't exactly the type of snack you want sitting out during a long road trip, which is why these cheese crisps are the perfect alternative. What if we told you, you could eat the whole bag of these healthy chips during your car ride and not feel guilty about it? Loaded with micronutrients like bone-strengthening iron , immune-boosting vitamin C, and happiness-providing magnesium, there's no reason to go for chipotle flavored corn chips or Flaming Hot Cheetos when you can get similar flavors and tons of benefits from these seaweed snacks.

And of course, after all that noshing, you'll need something to sip on. Before heading to a drive-thru for some soda, try Spindrift seltzer! It's flavored only with real fruit entirely sourced from the U. So fill up your car and save the rest for your destination—you'll be glad you brought them along.

If you do want to stick to the soda route, don't bother walking into the gas station store when you need to fill up. Not only does this healthy soda have a fraction of the sugar as your typical root beer you'll save yourself from guzzling down a staggering 42 grams of the sweet stuff , but it also has a third of your day's recommended intake of dietary fiber. As a bonus, all 9 of those grams of fiber are prebiotic fiber : a class of fiber that feeds the beneficial probiotics in your gut, helping to heal your gut microbiome.

Red, green, yellow, or a mix of all three. Our Grandmothers were on to something when they told us to eat "an apple a day.

Snacking on nature's candy will help prevent blood sugar spikes, and fill your body with fiber to keep those stomach rumbles at bay. If you have a long holiday ahead of you, dried fruits keep longer. You, therefore, risk eating too many sugars and calories. Nuts are a great source of healthy fats, fibres, and protein. They also contain omega 3 and 6, essential oils for staying healthy. Peanuts pack a lot of proteins and other great nutrients.

Nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts and pecan nuts contain a lot of vitamins and minerals. Pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds are great sources of nutrients too. Bring your favourite mix of nuts and seeds, or get a granola trail mix! Peanut butter does well on bread, bananas, and is an all-time favourite for kids when paired with jelly. Peanuts are packed with healthy fats and proteins.

These come in all shapes, sizes and tastes. Protein bars do a great job at filling you up and keeping you going. They contain a bunch of vitamins and minerals. Egg proteins are some of the best you can find, as they contain all amino acids the body uses as building blocks. Fill up a container with bite-sized vegetables to get your daily dose of goodies.

Carrots taste good and have a crunchy bite. The carotenes they contain improve vision in the dark, very useful on a road trip. Baby carrots are the perfect size for snacking. Cherry tomatoes are the right size, too. Snacks that require preparation at home but are closer to complete meals. Can act as breakfast, lunch. Healthy to varying degrees. Sandwiches are staple road-trip meals.

Here are a few sandwiches to bring on a road trip:. The easy way out but tasty and nutritious nonetheless! Make pita caprese with mozzarella, tomato and basil.