32 Road Trip Snacks That Don’t Need Constant Refrigeration
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Going on a road trip is exciting, but eating a lot of fast food or convenience store snacks along the way can get expensive and unhealthy. That fun road trip can become nothing but miles and miles of stomach aches and bathroom breaks if you eat too much junk. Instead, try packing some healthy snacks to take along with you. Here are thirty-three road trip snacks that don’t need constant refrigeration to help keep your hunger at bay while you are on the road. Simply stick them in the fridge overnight in your hotel room. But during the drive, they will be just fine without it.
1. Roasted Everything Bagel Chickpeas
If you are looking for a crunchy, flavorful, and healthy road trip snack, check out these roasted everything bagel chickpeas. You can make them in the air fryer or the oven, and they are so much better for you than store-bought processed snacks. Store it in an airtight container, and it’s ready to go anywhere that you do.
2. Air Fryer Apple Chips
Apple chips are sweet, crunchy, and full of fiber and apple flavor. Store-bought versions are pricey and likely contain ingredients you can’t pronounce and probably don’t want in your body. You don’t need the store-bought version with this easy air-fried apple chips recipe.
3. No-Bake Rice Krispies Granola Bars
No-bake Rice Krispies granola bars are so easy to make, and they taste great, too. They are soft, crunchy, and sweet enough to satisfy your cravings. They are the perfect snack to take along on road trips and hikes or to pack in a lunch box.
4. Spicy Roasted Almonds
These spicy roasted almonds are a delicious protein-packed snack that you can just grab and go. They are easy to make with raw almonds and spices that you already have in your pantry. These almonds are good to eat with no refrigeration for two weeks; if you keep them in the fridge, they can be stored for up to one year.
5. Oat Crackers
These gluten-free oat crackers are easy to make and taste amazing, unlike some store-bought versions. You only need seven ingredients and a little time, and you’ll have healthy crackers for snacks in no time. Serve them with your favorite dips, or just enjoy them by themselves.
6. Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
There’s no need to turn on the oven for these tasty peanut butter Cheerio bars that the whole family is going to love. Perfect for snacking, a quick breakfast, or a tasty road trip snack, these four-ingredient snack bars are sure to become a household staple.
7. Goldfish Crackers
You are going to love these homemade goldfish crackers. They are cheesy and delicious and so much better for you than the store-bought version. They are perfect for snacking and there’s no refrigeration required.
8. Grain Free Trail Mix
This grain-free trail mix is perfect for a road trip snack, or for any time you are on the go. This homemade trail mix is filled with flavor from a healthy mix of seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. It’s so simple and ready in minutes, so it’s easy to keep around for snacking.
9. Sweet & Spicy Macadamia Nuts
If you are looking for a snack that was made for road trips, you have to try these sweet and spicy macadamia nuts. Macadamia Nuts, cayenne pepper, and liquid stevia are all you need for this tasty snack, and you can adjust the sweetness and spice to your preferences.
10. Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Everyone is going to love these three-ingredient plant-based banana peanut butter oatmeal cookies. They are easy to make, quick to bake, and perfect for taking with you on the go. These moist, flavorful cookies are perfect for when you want a bite of something sweet or need a snack on the road.
11. Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Baked sweet potato chips are a delicious snack when you’re craving something deep-fried. These healthier chips, made in the air fryer, still give you that satisfying crunch. They are a much better road trip snack than the deep-fried versions you will find on the road.
12. Homemade Granola Bars
You are going to love these healthy homemade granola bars, and so will your kids. They are made with all-natural ingredients so that you can feel good about what you are snacking on. Feel free to customize them with your favorite granola bar ingredients.
13. Lemon and Honey Almonds
Lemon and honey almonds are a lightly sweet snack option with a surprising burst of bright lemon flavor. This protein-packed snack is always a hit, and it’s perfect for when you need a snack to go. Make a batch on the weekend and enjoy them for snacking all week long.
14. Irresistible Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
This irresistible sweet and salty Chex mix hits all of the flavors that you are looking for when you want a tasty snack. It’s SO easy to make, be warned, it IS irresistible. You only need 8 simple ingredients, and you can customize it any way you want to suit your tastes.
15. Homemade Cheesy Chips
These tasty homemade chips allow you to indulge in a guilty pleasure with none of the guilt. That’s right, these homemade cheesy chips are delicious, and they aren’t filled with disgusting chemicals and unpronounceable ingredients…just amazing cheesy flavor that you are going to love.
16. Coconut Lime Oatmeal Bars
These coconut lime oatmeal bars have a tropical flavor and a cookie-like texture that you are going to love. Just six kitchen staple ingredients and a little time are all you need before you have one of these amazing bars melting in your mouth.
17. Soft Pretzels
These soft pretzels were made for snacking, and they are perfect for road trips because you don’t need to refrigerate them. You can dip them in your favorite sauces or dips or simply enjoy the yeasty goodness all on its own.
18. Kale Chips
Kale chips are a tasty way to get a lot of wonderful nutrients into your diet. These baked chips are so easy to make you just bake them in the oven, season to your tastes, and enjoy. They are a delicious alternative to fried potato chips that the whole family will enjoy.
19. Banana Muffins
Banana muffins are perfect for snacking on the go. You can make these moist, delicious muffins with or without nuts, and you can even add in a few chocolate chips if you feel so inclined. This recipe is the perfect way to use up any forgotten bananas before you head out on your trip.
20. Air Fryer Pasta Chips
If you haven’t tried air fryer pasta chips before, now is your chance. They are easy to make and so flavorful, crunchy, and delicious. You can eat them on their own or serve them with your favorite pasta sauce for dipping.
21. Matcha Energy Balls
These tasty matcha energy balls are good for you, and they can give you a quick energy boost, too. These are made with avocado, maple syrup, matcha powder, dark chocolate, and a few other simple ingredients for a road-worthy snack you’ll love. They DO contain caffeine, so keep that in mind if you are traveling with kids.
22. Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Protein bars are delicious, but they aren’t cheap, and making them at home is so easy. You can make them with delicious, simple ingredients that taste amazing and cost far less per bar than the ones in the store. Try this recipe for chocolate chip protein bars and see for yourself.
23. Blueberry Bliss Balls
You are going to love how portable and tasty these healthy blueberry bliss balls are. This is a bite-sized berry-flavored snack the whole family will enjoy, and they are perfect for eating in the car or on the go. They are naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and protein to keep you going strong.
24. Rosemary Crackers
These grain-free rosemary crackers are a delicious and healthy take-along snack that doesn’t require any refrigeration. A single batch makes quite a few crackers, so make a batch before you hit the road, and you’ll be all set.
25. Homemade Kettle Corn
Homemade kettle corn is a tasty road trip snack that everyone enjoys. Kettle corn is a sweetened version of popcorn, and it tastes amazing. This recipe uses two secret ingredients to get the sweet kettle corn flavor you love but healthier.
26. No Bake Brownie Energy Bites
These no-bake brownie energy bites are the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth and give you an energy boost. These healthy snacks are naturally sweetened with dates and peanut butter so it’s a snack that you can feel good about, too.
27. Bread Sticks
These easy-to-make, healthy, and delicious bread sticks make an excellent road trip snack. They are savory, crunchy, and tasty. You can eat them by themselves or dip them in your favorite sauces.
28. Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Popcorn is amazing all by itself, but when you start experimenting with toppings….Wowza! Give this garlic parmesan popcorn a try and see for yourself. It’s so much more than just popcorn, and it makes a delicious road trip snack.
29. Blueberry Corn Muffins
You are going to love these absolutely fabulous blueberry corn muffins. These muffins are made with all-natural ingredients, and they are good for you too. All you need to make them are some pantry staple ingredients and some frozen blueberries, and you’ll be snacking on these muffins in no time. Make sure to pack some up for the road, too.
30. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
When you are craving a bite of something comforting and a little sweet, these oatmeal raisin cookies are sure to do the trick. They travel well with no refrigerators and they are delicious and filling too.
31. Stuffed Dates
Stuffed dates are packed with nutrition and amazing flavor, too. You can make them in a jiffy, and they travel amazingly well. You can stuff your dates with any number of ingredients but peanut butter, chocolate, coconut, and almonds work really well as the stuffing.
32. Jum Jills
These two-ingredient energy balls are a perfect road trip snack. They are so easy to make, and you can coat them in the toppings like cocoa powder or coconut. Be warned, though, these Jum Jills can be quite addicting, and no one can eat just one at a sitting.
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