Let’s face it: Snacking on the go isn’t always easy. You often don’t have access to foods from your at-home pantry while you’re on the road. And even when you want to travel with some of your favorite foods from home, packing travel snacks can be tricky — and the challenges only increase when you’re packing for travel on planes and trains.
First, if you’re traveling by plane, you have to pick snacks that are TSA-compliant, which means no liquids or gels over 3.4 ounces. Also, you want to focus on snacks you can easily pack in your bag, as well as foods that won’t quickly melt and create an enormous mess. Snacks that don’t leave your fingers sticky and greasy are also popular for travel since you may not have the chance to wash your hands right away.
So, which travel snacks do we like? While there are an array of easy foods to bring on planes, trains and automobiles, read on to discover some of our tried-and-true favorites.
Popcorn is a classic travel snack for good reason. What could make it better? Popcorn that's made by a company that has a strong mission to give back. Prospector is dedicated to creating a competitive and inclusive work environment for people with disabilities. And the popcorn is delicious. Buy it individually or in variety packs that suit any traveler's craving. Think Classic Caramel, Cheddar and Caramel, Belgian Chocolate Toffee, Key Lime Pie, Pineapple Paradise and many more.
These protein-packed snacks are a great way to fill up while you're on the go. In each of the three individual compartments, you'll find turkey, almonds and colby jack cheese. The way this five-pack of snacks is packaged makes them ideal for taking along on any trip, whether you're flying across the country or packing in the car for a fun road trip.
Tidbits Fun Bites Meringues are ideal for travelers who want to treat themselves on vacation without consuming a ton of calories. Choose from a four-pack of meringue flavors of your choosing: mint chocolate, cookies and cream or chocolate. The line of flavors is keto-friendly and each piece is less than 2 calories. Not only are these treats sugar-free, but they're also lactose-free, gluten-free, soy-free, cholesterol-free and non-GMO.
Ono Overnight Oats are perfect for travelers who want to make sure they have a protein-packed breakfast without having to go out. These overnight oats come in an easy-to-use and seal travel package, and they take 10 seconds to prepare the night before. (Or, prepare the same morning in five minutes and serve them hot.) All you have to do is add milk and you can wake up to a gluten-free breakfast packed with 20 grams of protein. Several other amazing flavors are also available, including vegan mocha chip, cereal milk, vegan blueberry muffin and more.
While not a snack itself, this Stasher Silicone Reusable Storage Bag is one of our favorite ways to take snacks on the go. The Stasher bags are the world's first fully functional, self-sealing alternative to plastic baggies. They're dishwasher-safe, so they're easy to clean and go a long way in helping you to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. The Stasher snack bags are available in more than 20 color options and a huge range of size combinations from bundle six packs to seven packs and more. You can read our review of Stasher bags here.
Peanut butter is a great travel snack — and it becomes even better in a bite-sized format. These peanut butter bites topped with chocolate from For Snackers Only make the perfect road trip essential. You can pack them in your beach bag, carry-on luggage or backpack without having to worry about messes, and their individually-wrapped packaging means you don't have to eat them all at once.
It's hard to find healthy snacks while you travel when you're watching your carbs or sticking to a strict keto diet, yet having a stash of Good Good Keto Bars ensures you always have something to eat. These bars only have 2 grams of net carbs each and are individually wrapped for easy and mess-free transport. If salty caramel nut doesn't suit your tastebuds, these bars also come in flavors like coconut and raspberry cheesecake.
That's it Mini Fruit Bars are perfect for parents who want to give their kids something healthy to snack on when fresh produce isn't available. These fruit bars are 100% natural, plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO and allergen-free, and they are individually packaged to keep messes at a minimum. The fruit bars are also free from added sugars, and flavors include apple and cherry, apple and fig, apple and mango and more.
Whisps Cheese Crisps are a popular alternative to croutons for salad-lovers since they're naturally low-carb, sugar-free and gluten-free yet also crispy. But they also make a great snack on their own. The natural cheese crisps are easy to transport and eat without making a mess, especially since you can buy them in individual 2.12-ounce bags. This particular sampler pack of seven includes a range of intriguing flavors including parmesan, cheddar, asiago and pepper jack, garlic herb, barbecue, tangy ranch and nacho.
Justin's Classic Peanut Butter Squeeze Packs are ideal for a variety of travel situations, whether you love giving your kid a healthy and fresh snack they can eat without any cutlery or you want a small and portable amount of peanut butter for sandwiches during some part of your journey. Justin's peanut butter is naturally delicious, and each squeeze pack is gluten-free with 7 grams of protein. Each pack weighs 1.15 ounces, which means they're also a solid option for taking through airport security, coming in below the .
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