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Hitting the road with the family can be equal parts exciting and daunting, but these easy road trip snacks<\/strong> are here to help! Find easy ideas for packing and eating healthy meals and snacks that will nourish you and the kids.<\/em><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m of the belief that packing food is one of the easiest ways to keep the kids (and yourself) happy when in the car for hours and hours. You can eat whenever anyone gets hungry without the need to find options on the route. <\/p>\n

Packing your own food is also an easy way to limit stops and get to your destination a little quicker. And it can be a real money saver, too. You don\u2019t need to spend a ton of time prepping either, because I\u2019m going to share my favorite fast and easy options for packing snacks for road trips.<\/p>\n

These can all serve as standalone snacks, or they can be put together to make easy road trip meals.<\/p>\n

(You may also like my Preschool Snacks<\/a>, Easy Healthy Snacks List<\/a>, and After School Snacks<\/a> for more easy ideas.)<\/p>\n

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Road Trip Snacks for Kids<\/h2>\n

This list includes my go-to snacks for kids and adults. Adjust how you serve some of these for littler kids as needed. And pack in a cooler or cooler bag if traveling in the summer to keep everything cool and in good shape.<\/p>\n

Snack Bars<\/h2>\n

Snack bars are an easy (and often less messy) snack to pack. Here are some of my favorites.<\/p>\n

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  1. Dino Bars<\/a> (these are my favorite snack bar for 1-year-olds since they\u2019re so easy to eat)<\/li>\n
  2. Mini Perfect Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Kashi Cereal Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. RXBar Minis<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Made Good Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Nature\u2019s Bakery Fig Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Kind Breakfast Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Homemade Granola Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Peanut Butter Energy Balls<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TIP:<\/strong> Find more of my favorite kid snacks to buy<\/a>, too!<\/p>\n

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    Crackers, Puffs, and Cereal<\/h2>\n

    Crackers and puffs are easy to pack in a reusable container. Here are some options to consider for kids.<\/p>\n

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    1. Whole grain crackers<\/li>\n
    2. Cheese crackers<\/li>\n
    3. Dry cereal such as Cheerios, Kix, Chex, or store-brand equivalents<\/li>\n
    4. Snap pea crisps<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Veggie Straws<\/li>\n
    6. Puffs<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Soft baked chickpeas<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Coconut chips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Easy Muffins to Pack<\/h2>\n

      I love making and packing muffins for kids<\/a> for the whole family. Dice them up as needed.<\/p>\n

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      \n Chocolate Protein Muffins (With Veggies!)<\/span><\/p>\n

      These simple blender muffins pack a serious nutrition punch and are dairy-free, with a nut-free option. I prefer the flavor of these once they are fully cooled and chilled in the fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Chocolate Protein Muffins (With Veggies!)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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      \n Sweet Spinach Muffins with Banana<\/span><\/p>\n

      These healthy spinach muffins taste like a delicious banana muffin, but with the added nutrition of a big handful of spinach. These store well, so you can make them ahead of time and pull them out of the fridge or freezer to serve. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Sweet Spinach Muffins with Banana<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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      \n Blueberry Banana Muffins<\/span><\/p>\n

      Like a cross between a fluffy blueberry muffin and baked oatmeal, these Blueberry Banana Muffins are moist and packed with yummy nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      \n Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins (Little Bites Copycat)<\/span><\/p>\n

      Moist tender Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins that taste as good as store bought, but have a little extra nutrition? Sign. Me. Up. These muffins are seriously delicious and are a must-make if you have fans of Little Bites in your house!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins (Little Bites Copycat)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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      \n Favorite Banana Bread Muffins<\/span><\/p>\n

      Transform pantry staples and ripe bananas into the very best Banana Bread Muffins with this tried and true recipe. Plus, they’re lower in sugar and store so well! <\/span><\/p>\n

      Favorite Banana Bread Muffins<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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      TIP: <\/strong>Check out my full list of toddler muffins<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n

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      Less-Messy Fruit and Veggies to Pack<\/h2>\n

      It\u2019s totally OK if the kids eat a little differently when you\u2019re on the go than on most other days. If you want to pack some produce, here are some less-messy options.<\/p>\n

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      1. Blueberries (halve them if needed)<\/li>\n
      2. Applesauce pouches<\/a><\/li>\n
      3. Clementines<\/li>\n
      4. Pears<\/li>\n
      5. Bananas<\/li>\n
      6. Raisins<\/li>\n
      7. Dried apples<\/li>\n
      8. Banana chips<\/a><\/li>\n
      9. Dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit<\/a><\/li>\n
      10. Apple chips<\/a><\/li>\n
      11. Baby food pouches<\/a><\/li>\n
      12. Snap peas<\/li>\n
      13. Baby carrots<\/li>\n
      14. Mini bell peppers<\/li>\n
      15. Mini cucumbers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        TIP: <\/strong>You can always pack a smoothie<\/a> in a reusable pouch<\/a>, too. Cut hard raw veggies or fruits into matchsticks for toddlers to ensure they are safe and easy to chew.<\/p>\n

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        Easy Proteins and Lunch Ideas to Pack<\/h2>\n

        If you need more meal ideas, here are some simple ones that can round out road trip food. (I like to pack more snacks than the kids usually eat at home since they tend to eat more while we\u2019re in the car. This is fine, and if it worries you at all, remember this is just one day and you\u2019ll get back to normal eating the next day!)<\/p>\n

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        1. Nut butter packets<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. Chia pouches<\/a><\/li>\n
        3. Sandwiches<\/a><\/li>\n
        4. Lunch meat<\/li>\n
        5. Shredded or diced chicken<\/li>\n
        6. Pizza Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n
        7. Pizza Pockets<\/a><\/li>\n
        8. String cheese<\/li>\n
        9. Babybel cheese<\/li>\n
        10. Yogurt pouches<\/a><\/li>\n
        11. Yogurt tubes<\/li>\n
        12. Overnight Oats with Yogurt<\/a><\/li>\n
        13. Single-serve milk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          TIP: <\/strong>Find more ideas for Travel Food<\/a> if you need them.<\/p>\n

          Favorite Road Trip Food for Adults<\/h2>\n

          These are some of our go-to road trip snacks for the grown-ups to keep us fueled and satisfied.<\/p>\n