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Crafting in the Rain

43 Road Trip Snacks

Recipes

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27 May 2019
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Road trips and road trip snacks are symbols of summer. The kids need something to look forward to at different points in the trip. The adults need to stay awake, energized, and have options that let them keep eyes on the road. I’ve collected some great recipes and store-bought options that are sure to keep everyone in the car happy. (some links affiliate)

Best Road Trip Snacks

Homemade and store-bought food for easy snacking on your road trips

Chocolate Cherry Granola Cups

Photo Credit: www.pumpkinnspice.com

Crunchy granola and sweet cherries in a portable cup

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Roll Ups

Photo Credit: www.sweetspicykitchen.com

Wrap bananas and peanut butter in portable tortillas

Garlic Ranch Pretzels

Photo Credit: www.pumpkinnspice.com

Pretzels bursting with flavor

Toddler Trail Mix

Photo Credit: www.themanylittlejoys.com

Sweet and crunchy easy to hold pieces

Smarties

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

We love smarties for the car because they don't melt or get sticky

Mini Blender Muffins

Photo Credit: www.healthylittlefoodies.com

Small muffins that won't make a mess in the car

Packing Healthy Food for the Car

Photo Credit: www.lifeof2snowbirds.com

See how to easily pack fresh items from your fridge

Spicy Roasted Chickpea Snacks

Photo Credit: www.veganosity.com

Swap out chips in the car for chickpeas

Easy No-Bake Cereal Bars

Photo Credit: www.halfscratched.com

Turn cereal into easy to travel with bar

Ultimate Superfood Breakfast Bars

Photo Credit: hungryhobby.net

Homemade breakfast bars with superfood ingredients

Peanut Butter Maple Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.cookingwithcarlee.com

Great mix of sweet and salty

Travel Snack Packs for Kids

Photo Credit: www.goodinthesimple.com

How to pack for kids road trip snacks

Simple Homemade Trail Mix

Photo Credit: livelaughrowe.com

Tasty mix of cereal, pretzels and chocolate covered fruit

Teddy Grahams

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Super easy because they come in individual pouches

No-Bake Monster Cookie Bites

Photo Credit: www.cookingwithcarlee.com

Like cookies, but smaller, so great for the car

On-the-Go Road Trip Snack Kit

Photo Credit: www.happinessishomemade.net

Easy way to organize snacks in the car

Summer Road Trip

Photo Credit: everydaypartymag.com

Don't forget these road trip snack staples

No-Bake Energy Bites

Photo Credit: saltandbaker.com

Energy bites are great for kids and adults

Freeze Dried Mango

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Enjoy something sweet without the candy

GoGo squeeZ Applesauce

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

These applesauce pouches need no utensils so they're easy to eat in the car

Sweet and Salty Smores Mix

Photo Credit: www.happinessishomemade.net

Pretzels and marshmallows make a kid friendly road trip snack

Oberto Beef Jerky

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Jerky is great protein for on-the-go

Kettle Corn

Photo Credit: https://www.lemonsforlulu.com

Kick up the popcorn a notch with this recipe

Whisps Cheese Crisps

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Tasty cheese crisps that don't need to be refrigerated

Air Fryer Apple Chips

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Learn how to make your own dried apples slices

Easy Granola Recipe

Kids love this corn flake and oat filled granola

Freeze Dried Apple Slices

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Mess-free apples for the road

Homemade Cheese Animal Crackers

Photo Credit: helloyummy.co

Make your own healthy cheese crackers

Twizzlers Snack Kit

Photo Credit: www.whilehewasnapping.com

Build a snack kit with this road trip staple

Blueberry Pecan Granola Bites

Photo Credit: www.whilehewasnapping.com

Blueberries make these granola bites a little extra sweet

Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.agoudalife.com

Adults and kids alike will love this savory and crunchy snack mix

Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Balls

Photo Credit: www.jugglingactmama.com

Bite sized energy so you can keep your eyes on the road

Snack Mix For Kids

Photo Credit: mothersniche.com

Pack some little baggies of this snack mix and be ready for when the kids are hungry

Swedish Fish Tropical

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Swedish fish are great on a road trip - no melt sweets

After School Snack Mix

Photo Credit: lifemadesimplebakes.com

Great mix of flavors kids love

Mocha Roasted Almonds

Photo Credit: www.goodlifeeats.com

Perfect nut recipe for grown up tastes

Honey Chipotle Peanuts

Photo Credit: numstheword.com

Sweet peanut recipe with a kick

"Crack Snack" 4-Ingredient Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.theseasonedmom.com

Cereal makes a great snack mix base

Honey Roasted Peanut Clusters

Photo Credit: girlheartfood.com

Sweet and crunchy nut recipe

Easy Kid Trail Mix

Photo Credit: cookeatgo.com

Trail mix is always a good idea for the car

Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

Give your tastebuds a savory kick with this nut recipe

S’mores Snack Mix

Photo Credit: www.anallievent.com

Get all the flavors of smores withouth the mess

Maple Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Photo Credit: www.madeitloveitpaleo.com

Make your own delicious sunflower seeds at home

There are also a few things that we make sure to not bring as snacks – usually because they’re just too messy. We avoid chocolate as it melts on fingers and in hot cars. We choose water bottles over juice boxes. Sometimes those straws just become geysers of sticky juice that’s nearly impossible to clean up. And finally, we try to steer clear of anything with a powdery coating – think Cheetos or powdered donuts.

Have fun on your road trip and happy snacking!

 

Want some fun printable games to pass time in the car! See the camping and road trip printables for all ages in this blog post.

 

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