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    Author: Donna | Published: Oct 6, 2020 | Modified: Sep 7, 2022

    56 Healthy Road Trip Snacks

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    Heading off on a road trip? Then you are going to need all the healthy road trip snacks you can get your hands on. Arrive at your destination feeling happy, healthy and well-nourished without the side-effects a quick roadside meal can lead to.

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    Homemade waffles make a great prep-ahead breakfast for an early morning start.

    Healthy Road Trip Snacks

    If you have ever been on a long road trip with (or without...) kids, you know how important it is to have ALL the snacks.

    You just aren't going to survive if you don't have ALL the snacks!

    Whilst I try and be prepared and make a couple of homemade options to pack, there are times when that just isn't possible.

    Pre-made/Bought Healthy Road Trip Snacks

    If you run out of time and need to leave tomorrow, with no time for cooking up a storm of homemade healthy snacks don't fear. There are still plenty of options for healthy snacking on the go without having to spend any time in the kitchen:

    • Fresh fruit and veggie sticks
    • Dried fruit
    • Pre-packaged dips like hummus and guacamole
    • Fruit and/or chia pouches (in the cold section)
    • Smoothies. You can make these at home and pack in glass jars, or buy them premade, but be sure to be on the lookout for the no added-sugar versions
    • Squeezable yogurts - look for the no added sugar version. Usually sweetened with fruit instead
    • Jerky
    • Cheese sticks
    • Nuts and seeds
    • Protein bars
    • Nut butter pouches

    My Favourite Tools For On The Go

    Homemade Healthy Road Trip Snacks

    If, however, you are a planner, then go on ahead and choose a couple of options from this mammoth list of 56 healthy road trip snacks.

    We have everything from sweet breakfast muffins to savoury puff pastry yummies.

    Surely something for everyone.

    Healthy Road Trip Snacks

    Load up the car and away you go with this epic collection of healthy road trip snacks. Keep everyone happy and healthy on road trips, whether they are long or short, and arrive at your destination without that heavy and sluggish feeling you can get from roadside food stops.

    Baked Turmeric Oatmeal Banana Donuts

    Light and fluffy, these Baked Turmeric Oatmeal Banana Donuts are a perfect option for a sweet breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. They pack well in lunchboxes and can easily be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan, they are the perfect allergy-free treat.

    Puffed Brown Rice and Banana Energy Balls

    These puffed brown rice and banana energy balls are a perfect little breakfast-friendly grab-n-go snack that can be eaten while on the move or packed into your lunch box for snacking. Allergy-friendly and great for making ahead of time and freezing.

    Keto Mini Apple Cinnamon Grain Free Muffins

    These Mini Apple Cinnamon Grain-Free Muffins are the perfect addition to lunchboxes. Gluten-free and sugar-free muffins also make a perfect little afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee. They are also keto-friendly and freeze well to make meal prep during a busy week easy and delicious.

    Apple Carrot and Ginger Mini Muffins

    Apple, carrot and ginger mini muffins are a great way to sneak some veggies into your afternoon snack. The kiddies lap them up too!

    Baked Strawberry Crumble in Mini Mason Jars

    These little Baked Strawberry Crumbles in mini mason jars make great little grab-and-go treats for lunch boxes or breakfasts on the run. I mean is there anything better than ooey-gooey strawberries baked in the peak of the season for maximum sweetness and flavor? I think not!

    Freezer Friendly Apple Vanilla and Blueberry Mini Muffins

    These blueberry mini muffins are freezer friendly and kid approved. A great little grab and go snack in the summer months.

    Dairy Free Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats

    Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Filling, creamy and delicious, make some up before you go to bed and you have the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for those busy mornings. They make the perfect meal to enjoy on a road-trip.

    Overnight Raspberry Chia Pudding Recipe

    An overnight raspberry chia pudding is the perfect way to start the day. Plant-based and full of the natural sweetness of frozen raspberries, this is a filling and delicious breakfast the whole family will love. We love to make this the night before for a quick and easy (stress-free) breakfast in the morning.

    Overnight Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oats

    This is sure to be your new favourite breakfast. Chocolate, peanut butter, oats and bananas combine to make this one little pot of deliciousness. Great for putting in mason jars, and having breakfast on the go.

    Honey Almond and Tahini Healthy No-Bake Granola Bars

    Replace store-bought granola bars often packed with processed sugars and fats with these sweet, gooey, nutty healthy no-bake granola bars full of all good things.

    Easy No Bake Cashew and Coconut Date Balls

    Combine raw cashews with sticky dates, throw in some brown rice puffs for a bit of crunch, some coconut for texture, and you have a satisfying little snack that comes together in a jiffy. Make it fun and get the kids together to help whip them up.

    Strawberry Cashew Quinoa Vegan Bliss Balls

    These scrumptious little Quinoa Strawberry and Cashew Vegan Bliss Balls are just bursting full of flavor. Quinoa flakes, frozen strawberries, cashews, chia seeds, and coconut combine to give you the most amazing little pop of flavor in one tiny bite.

    Healthy Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe (Vegan)

    Photo Credit: thebananadiaries.com

    A healthier take on classic peanut butter buckeyes recipe! Made with only 4 ingredients, these healthy vegan buckeyes are an easy, low sugar, fun dairy free dessert!

    Applesauce Muffins | Healthy Gluten-Free Vegan Allergy-Free

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    These healthy gluten-free applesauce muffins are vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, mini bites, and 100% toddler-approved! An easy and quick recipe to bake and perfect for customizing with delicious add-ins! Freezer-friendly and great for a make-ahead breakfast or meal-prep snack for on-the-go moments!

    Fruit Leather Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Pear Leather| HealthyGreenSavvy

    Photo Credit: www.healthygreensavvy.com

    This deliciously sweet and cinnamony homemade apple-pear fruit leather has only 3 simple ingredients and uses no added sweetener.

    Apple slices with peanut butter

    Photo Credit: www.amummytoo.co.uk

    This “recipe” couldn’t be simpler: apple slices with peanut butter and a few yummy toppings! The fun is in letting the kids put them together. This would make for a great little activity at a roadside picnic.

    Oat Protein Cookies (Gluten-Free, No-Butter & No Processed Sugar!) - Mae's Menu - Quick and Healthy Recipes

    Photo Credit: maesmenu.com

    These Oat Protein Cookies are a healthy and portable snack! Aside from the chocolate chips, these cookies have absolutely no processed sugar! Substitute in extra raisins in place of the chocolate for an even healthier, oatmeal raisin-style treat!

    Delicious and Easy Oatmeal Bars

    Photo Credit: www.suburbansimplicity.com

    Try this recipe for delicious easy oatmeal bars your whole family will love! With no processed sugar, these oatmeal breakfast bars wholesome and delicious and amazing for breakfast or a midday snack!

    Healthy Mango Fruit Roll Ups – 1 Ingredient!

    Photo Credit: livingsweetmoments.com

    This amazing Mango Fruit Roll Ups recipe requires only 1 ingredient and is the perfect kid friendly healthy snack. Vegan and Gluten Free.

    No-Bake Lime Coconut Energy Bites

    Photo Credit: runningonrealfood.com

    These lime coconut energy bites are easy to make in minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. Enjoy these sweet, tropical treats any time of day for a healthy snack or dessert.

    Tropical banana and pineapple oat bars, egg free, dairy free, no refined sugar

    Photo Credit: kidgredients.com.au

    Cut out the refined sugar with these tropical breakfast bars, ideal for breakfast on the go, or for popping in the lunchbox.

    Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups No Added Sugar!

    Photo Credit: www.servedfromscratch.com

    Make your own Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups with just a couple of ingredients and no added sugar! It’s the perfect fun from scratch treat for the kids!

    No Bake Apricot Chia Bars | Nut Free

    Photo Credit: www.thecookingcollective.com.au

    No bake apricot chia bars make a simple and healthy snack that can be made in minutes! These vegan energy bars are nut free, packed full of healthy ingredients and free from refined sugars, perfect for both kids and adults.

    Keto Morning Glory Muffins (high protein, low carb, Paleo)

    Photo Credit: eatbeautiful.net

    Keto Morning Glory Muffins are simply bursting with fun, moist ingredients! But instead of lots of grated carrots and raisins, look for great low carb + high protein ingredients with a similar outcome! This recipe can even be made nut-free.

    Cinnamon Almond Date Bites (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    Photo Credit: veggiechick.com

    Cinnamon Almond Date Bites- these heavenly snack-size, sweet, cinnamon-chocolatey bites are not only healthy but completely addicting.

    Healthy Popcorn Balls

    Photo Credit: loveinmyoven.com

    A healthy twist on a classic favourite! Almond butter mixed with honey make the perfect “glue” for these healthier cranberry almond popcorn balls.

    Sugar Free Banana Pear Muffins

    Photo Credit: www.mrsjoneskitchen.com

    These soft and delicious banana muffins are naturally sweetened with pear, and are a hit with babies, toddlers, kids and adults!

    Healthy Date Bars (Healthy Date Nut Bars)

    Photo Credit: greedyeats.com

    Three ingredients no bake Healthy Date Bars are loaded with anti oxidants, fiber and protein. Perfect snack bars to snack on any time of the day!

    Air Fryer Apple Chips

    Photo Credit: thebellyrulesthemind.net

    Healthy Air Fryer Apple Chips are like the best chip snack ever. These make a perfectly healthy snack when you are craving for something sweet plus it’s a great way to consume a form of seasonal fruit instead of the not-so-healthy options.

    Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.abakingjourney.com

    These Almond Flour and Peanut Butter Cookies make absolutely delicious treats that are surprisingly Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free and made with No Eggs. These melt-in-your-mouth flourless peanut butter cookies make the best healthy snack the whole family will love!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookie Bars

    Photo Credit: bigdeliciouslife.com

    These thick, fudgy, peanut buttery bars are vegan, gluten free and packed with healthy protein from peanut butter and chickpeas! Incredibly rich and delicious, you will not be able to tell these decadent treats are actually good for you!

    Low Carb Cinnamon Almonds Lightly Toasted With A Sweet Tasting Glaze

    Photo Credit: www.thefoodieaffair.com

    Cinnamon almonds lightly toasted with a sweet sugar free tasting glaze. This crunchy snack packs up easy and will leave you feeling satisfied.

    Road Trip Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

    These road trip cookies are packed with healthy flours, oats, nuts and fruit for the ultimate healthy road trip snack. Make sure to pack a batch before that next trip!

    Healthy Strawberry Gummies (Homemade Fruit Snacks)

    Photo Credit: www.mapleandmango.com

    These homemade fruit snacks are chewy, addictive little treats that both kids and adults will love!

    Mixed Seed Crackers – Gluten and Dairy Free

    Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

    These delicious crackers are so healthy and taste fantastic. Enjoy on their own, or with your favourite dip.

    Greek Salad In A Jar

    Filled with all the good stuff, this Greek salad in a jar combines tomatoes, kalamata olives, onions, and feta cheese with a nice light homemade dressing. Simply whip up the dressing, layer the ingredients in the jar and then store in the fridge until ready to eat. Perfect for a grab-n-go lunch.

    4 Ingredient Corn Cakes Recipe

    This corn cakes recipe has quickly become one of our go-to quick snack, lunch and/or easy dinner recipes. They come together so quickly, use only 4 basic ingredients and fill up little bellies fast.

    "Healthy" beef and veggie sausage rolls

    Photo Credit: kidgredients.com.au

    Beef and veggie sausage rolls, healthier than your average, packed with veggies!

    Baked Zucchini, Feta and Quinoa Bites

    These delicious little Baked Zucchini, Feta, and Quinoa Bites are jam-packed full of great ingredients and flavors. Perfect as a main when paired with a salad, or as a fun addition to big and little lunch boxes.

    Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Parmesan Cheese

    Photo Credit: www.diabeticfoodie.com

    Looking for a tasty and nutritious snack? Try these high-protein crispy roasted chickpeas with Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and hints of lemon!

    Kale Chips

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    Crunchy, salty, healthy, and delicious kale crisps! A quick and super easy snack that you’ll find yourself making over and over again.

    Healthy Homemade Seed and Kale Crackers

    Photo Credit: itsavegworldafterall.com

    These delicious Homemade Seed and Kale Crackers are a shelf-stable, healthy snack for a road trip! They’re good plain or with a spread.

    Chipotle Roasted Nuts

    Photo Credit: thehealthfulideas.com

    Chipotle Roasted Nuts. They are vegan, spicy, savory, with a hint of sweetness and perfectly caramelized.

    Spinach & Sesame Crackers Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.elephantasticvegan.com

    These vegan Spinach & Sesame Crackers are the perfect, vibrant, and healthy snack!

    Chicken Pot Hand Pies

    Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

    Chicken Pot Hand Pies are puff pastry pockets filled with rotisserie chicken, mixed vegetables, and a creamy filling wrapped in a flaky crust. They’re perfect for on-the-go families!

    Baked Raw Banana Chips (Vegan, Gluten Free Snack)

    Photo Credit: cookwithrenu.com

    Baked Raw Banana Chips are a delicious and healthy, guilt-free, vegan, and gluten free munching snack made with just 3 main ingredients including salt

    Gochujang Snack Mix

    Photo Credit: leanneray.com

    Gochujang Snack Mix puts an elevated, spicy twist on the classic with nutrient-dense ingredients like whole grain cereal and nuts. It makes a great healthy travel snack!

    Low Carb Keto Cheese Crackers Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.wholesomeyum.com

    See how to make low carb cheese crackers (3g net carbs!) with this 3-ingredient keto cheese crackers recipe. Almond flour cheese crackers are like homemade keto Cheez-Its!

    Healthy Breakfast Muffins: Egg Free & Loaded with Veggies

    Photo Credit: www.enhanceyourpalate.com

    Healthy breakfast muffins are so easy to make and delicious to resist. Presented here is a recipe for egg free breakfast Muffins that are savory and loaded with vegetables. These savory muffins are indeed wholesome without any use of processed flour, sugar or fat.

    How to make beetroot crisps - Only 2 ingredients, super crunchy & healthy

    Photo Credit: www.plantbasedfolk.com

    Here's a snack to help combat those cravings. Home made beetroot chips. These are super healthy and require only two ingredients - not including the seasoning.

    Homemade Lime & Black Pepper Potato Chips

    Photo Credit: kjsfoodjournal.com

    These baked Lime & Black Pepper Potato chips are a salty snack that you don’t have to feel guilty about! They’re easy to make and the kids will love them!

    Vegetable Savoury Muffins

    Photo Credit: www.healthylittlefoodies.com

    These vegetable muffins contain 4 different vegetables. They are perfect savoury muffins for on the go.

    Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews [Vegan, Oil-Free]

    Photo Credit: watchlearneat.com

    Sweetened with date syrup and spiced with cayenne pepper, these Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews are an addictive treat that’s perfect for snacking on any time of the day.

    Multi seed crackers with rosemary and salt

    Photo Credit: electricbluefood.com

    There is no wheat in these multi seed crackers - only seeds and psyllium husk. They are delightfully crispy and delicate, and are both gluten free and keto friendly! A tip: take them with you in a lunchbox, as they're pretty fragile.

    Low-carb Vegan Rainbow Cucumber Sushi

    Photo Credit: www.alphafoodie.com

    This rainbow cucumber sushi is not only 100% plant-based , but can be made in under 15 minutes and perfect for a healthy, delicious low-carb lunch or snack served alongside a delicious vegan avocado dip!

    Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery Sticks

    Photo Credit: bitesizedkitchen.com

    These Everything Bagel Celery Sticks are one of the easiest snacks you will throw together! They are perfect for breakfast or lunch and are also keto and low carb friendly!

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    Hello and welcome, I'm Donna!

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    Since I have a part-time job, 3 little kids, and a love of good food (as do you I assume), I have learned how to get the most out of the kitchen in the smallest amount of time.

    Forget about hunting down weird ingredients and making trips to specialty shops.

    We are going to make the most of what is available at the store and farmer's markets all whilst enjoying some delicious meals the whole family (hopefully...if you have fussy eaters I guarantee nothing) will enjoy.

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