If you ever find yourself on a long drive, you know that the right snacks can make all the difference. The best road trip snacks are easy to eat, satisfying, and keep you energized for the miles ahead. Whether you prefer something sweet, salty, or savory, these snacks will keep you happy on the road.
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1. Granola Bars
"Granola bars," starts the first thread. "I appreciate the little extra bit of fiber." While I do like granola, I find it gets a little boring after a while. Rather than bars, I prefer a bag of loose granola nuggets that you can pair with dried fruits or nuts.
2. Date balls
"It's hard to eat healthy on the road if you're not big on processed foods," notes the next thread poster. "I usually buy a variety of date balls that I order online." I have never heard of date balls; they must be pulverized dates rolled into balls. Why not just take whole dried dates? Maybe the stickiness is a "sticking" point.
3. Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds receive much thread praise, but I am on the fence with this healthy snack, mainly because of the mess. If the seeds are in shells, consuming these snacks involves a varying degree of spitting. "I say it varies as naturally, dwarf sunflowers take less time than mammoth sunflowers," adds a fan.
4. Chickpeas
Some people try not to eat carb-heavy snacks - a combination of tiredness and carbohydrates can be fatal for some drivers. "Something that will keep me alert after eating and not tired," remarks an adherent of this principle. "I avoid large insulin spikes because after, I'll be ready for a nap."
5. Jerky
"Beef jerky, but the organic kind so I can lie to myself about it being healthy," jokes the next observer. I love jerky, though I am not sure I could exist solely on it. I would have jerky for my main course snack, followed by something sweeter to break up the salty monotony.
6. Cheese Sticks
"Cheese sticks, the ultimate grab-and-go snack," says one snacker with a grin. They're easy to pack, and there's something comforting about peeling off those cheesy strands one by one. Perfect for when you want something savory but don’t want to deal with crumbs or mess. Cheese sticks are my go-to when I’m craving something simple, satisfying, and just a little bit indulgent.
7. Popcorn
One roadster opts for everyone's favorite cinema snack "for when the driving fatigue sets in; a crunchy snack helps a lot." I would categorize popcorn under "too much aftermath" alongside shelled seeds. Who wants to go over their car removing sticky nuggets of rogue popcorn from the carpet?
8. Peanuts
"Salted peanuts!" writes an enthusiast. "I fidget a lot, but I absolutely love long road trips. The shelling procedure helps keep me from tapping and shaking my legs a lot." I have never considered snacks having multiple uses; this observer may be onto something here.
9. Frozen Vegetables
Have you ever considered freeze-dried vegetables for a road trip snack? No, me neither. However, one gentleman swears by "freeze-dried okra" for his snack. "Usually, we get big bags at WinCo before the trip." I am no fan of okra, but I am willing to give this a shot. I love fried okra, but freeze-dried okra sounds intriguing.
10. Bananas
"Bananas, the classic fruit that never fails," someone laughs, peeling one open. They’re nature’s perfectly packaged snack, easy to eat without needing to wash or cut. I reach for a banana when I need something quick, sweet, and filling. Plus, they don’t squish easily in a bag, making them ideal for tossing into your travel snack stash without a second thought.
Source: Reddit.
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