Travel can be a challenge when it comes to food.
Or it can be a fun adventure!
I’m no stranger to packing up my meals and going. I once flew with 21 meals! This trip is a little different. I’m in Las Vegas playing in a softball World Series. That means long days on the field, not knowing when the next food opportunity will come. We don’t have a fridge and I doubt my ability to keep food at a safe temp in the Vegas sun all day… snack time it is!
Packaged foods are happening. That doesn’t have to be all bad! I’m not snacking on the “typical” things. Here are a few items I’ve packed up to withstand uncertain schedules, heat, and a lot of roughhousing.
Oatmeal, premixed with protein powder and cinnamon. These make a great breakfast! I just pour it in a cup and add coffee – instant mocha protein oats!
This is also a great time to use up those samples you have laying around. I keep them on me whenever I travel in case of emergency. No one wants me to be hangry.
Nuts and popcorn… chips. I love a crunch and both of these items fit the bill! Plus they are easy to shovel in my mouth running between fields. I’m also purchasing some fruits that can stand the heat – apples and oranges are great choices for fuel at the field!
Jerky. Normally I shay away from this due to the salt content, but sweating in the sunlight demands some sodium replenishment.
When I saw these fun flavors by Krave at Whole Foods, I couldn’t resist! Cabernet Rosemary? Chardonnay Thyme? Yes, please! I may have these with a side of wine… just kidding Coach!
Quest Protein Bars. These are a staple food. If you haven’t tried them, you live under a rock.
Bonus: If I leave it in the sun it will be like baking it – ooey, gooey protein dough!
Tuna. In a bag. Shelf-stable packets that I can just pour over a salad (which I can buy at concessions) are an easy way to have a healthy lunch.
And the pièce de résistance… Quest Protein Chips! I was all too excited when I saw these new flavors released. The first 3 were good (the Cheddar & Sour Cream stole my heart!)… but Salt & Vinegar?! That my #1 all time favorite chip flavor. As a kid, I put them on sandwiches. Peanut butter-mayo-and-banana sandwiches. Yup, I was a strange little girl. Not much has changed.
These chips are better for me that those of my youth. I really love the texture too – they are light and airy. None of the heavy, greasy feeling that weighs you down. With 21g of protein, 5g of carbs, and an ingredient list I recognize, I will happily be crunching away in the dugout. And I’m not sharing. 😉
Soooo… you want to try these? Get your own! The awesome Quest team is offering a chance for THREE of you to win two bags of each flavor – including the new flavors!
I’m not a fan of pop music… but that “waking up in Vegas” song in on repeat in my head. Except I’m singing “what I ate in Vegas” for Jen!
What is your favorite chip flavor? Do you eat them in any unusual manner?
What are your go-to sun-stable snacks?
Deb says
definitely salt and vinegar–great call! I Elat them plain, no need to do anything to them 🙂
Julie says
Those are all my travel snacks… except tuna. I just wouldn’t want that smell.
Laura says
Ha! I am ridiculously shameless.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Um…jerky is non negotiable. Clearly. You and I would fight over travel snacks.
Laura says
The amount I ate in a week is embarrassing. I mean, it would be if I got embarrassed.
Melissa says
BBQ anything! Quest chips are the best!
Danielle says
Salt and vinegar!
Whitney W says
Regular is my favorite–just a classic girl 😉
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says
Jerky is my favourite travel snack. Soooo good.
My favourite chip flavour is definitely salt and vinegar. I used to eat chips so often (it was my weekly cheat meal nine times out of ten during my bodybuilding days!) but I hadn’t them in about a year, up until last week when I broke the streak. I can’t wait until these are available in the UK!
Laura says
They would go really well with one of those burgers you’ve been downing. 🙂
Lee says
I pretty much like any chip flavor except bbq.
stacey says
salt and vinegar are the best! great ideas for snacks – traveling or not – you don’t always have a fridge/cooler available, so these are great ideas!
Carla says
OH I STILL NEED TO TRY A CHIP CALLED QUEST!!
lindsay says
i just tried their chips! making a dish with sizzlefish with them —> CRACK DISH i should say. Loved the salt and vinegar
Laura says
I can’t wait for that recipe!!! I thought about doing that yesterday but I was desperation hangry.
eiren says
i have been DYING TO try these chips!!!! i’ll take salt anything!!!
Laura says
I pretty much like any chip flavor!!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Those tuna packets are so convenient! But I do feel bad whenever I open them around people! LOL I think they’re the equivalent to hard boiled eggs on a plane! 😉
Laura says
I refuse to feel bad anymore… after the Indian-Chinese-greasy fast food smells, they can deal with my tuna. 😉
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I very rarely eat chips, but when I do, I love BBQ Flavor!
Laura says
The Quest BBQ are awesome! 🙂
Deborah says
I travel with my own snacks too. Pop chips and nuts are my go to’s as well. I’ve never had quest chips but prob bbq
Christine says
My favorite chip flavor is definitely salt & vinegar!
Alex says
LOVEEE theseeee. I am with you on good go to snacks. For chip flavors, I tend to like things on the spicier side but nothing beats Salt and Vinegar
Laura says
I’m with you – never enough spice!
emily says
I’m a salt & vinny girl all the way! But BBQ and honey dijon are close behind.
Dietitian Jess says
Great WIAW, interesting to see how people pack food for travel. I am super impressed with 21 meals packed on a plane!! Let us know how your team is doing, I grew up playing softball so this sounds like such an awesome trip!
Laura says
It was a blast! We didn’t win, but I think we’ll have a better team next year. We started plotting immediately. 🙂
Kimberly says
Yum Yum. Cheddar and Sour Cream and BBQ both sound delicious!!
Caitlin says
i’m a sucker for a good sour cream and onion!
Kaitlin G says
I’m with you on the salt and vinegar! Have you tried the salt and vinegar almonds??
John @ run. geek. run(disney) says
I’m a sour cream and onion or bbq chip kind of guy.
Ginger says
I’ve been wanting to try these forever but they’re never in stores!! Sour Cream and Onion sounds superb.
Laura says
I know! I’ve taken to online ordering. I think it’s cheaper any way.
Katy says
Salt and Vinegar! I can’t get enough of them 🙂
sarah says
Salt and Vinegar all the way!!!
Heather says
Sour cream & onion!
anne says
Sour cream and onion. thanks for this lovely giveaway.
Melissa S says
anything cheesy and/or spicy!
Brielle says
I’m always packing meals and snack when on-the-go since I’m both passionate about providing my body with healthy foods AND allergic to a wide variety of foods. While it can prove difficult at times, it’s also exciting trying to figure out different meals to pack. 🙂 Im so curious about the quest chips!!– I love the bars, the chips have got to be good too. My favorite chip flavor when I was younger was sour cream and onion. Salt and vinegar was ALWAYS loved too though.
Laura says
Oh yeah… dealing with allergies you get really good at it!
Katrina J says
chedder!!!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
Tuna and oatmeal packs rock my world for traveling! Jerky is an oh hell no. Cants stand that stuff. I’m not sure in these quest chips.
Laura says
I don’t like gas station jerky, but this fancy stuff was awesome!
Jolynn @ Lift Pray Love says
BBQ!!!!
Haley says
I have been dying to try these! The Cheddar & Sour Cream sound delicious.. in fact, my mouth is watering.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Chip flavor! Any chip please LOL. Totally my weakness i’ll readily admit. I always loved sour cream and onion/chive or any cheese flavor (though not cheez-its)
Fran@BCDC says
You are the champ when it comes to doing EVERYTHING!! I’m amazed that you can do a job, do your training for your competitions and play in the World Series of Softball, along with probably 20 other things I don’t even know about! When I need to motivate myself, I think about you, Laura. You are a Dynamo! Keep us posted on the series! Good Luck to your team!
Laura says
LOL! It’s easy when it’s all fun. 🙂
runinboise says
I like usually anything really. #nom
Laura says
Ha! I’m with you there. 🙂
Stephanie Gibbons says
i don’t eat chips much anymore. But am so excited to try the quest chips. I’m a huge quest bar fan so I’m sure without a doubt these chips are amazing and without the guilt…genius! When I was younger I used to put sour cream and onion chips on my turkey sandwiches. Omg it was the bomb. I would totally relive that if I one this giveaway. Love your blog by the way and all your creative recipes.
Laura says
Thank you!!! You’d love these – not greasy and heavy like “regular” chips.
Katie says
BBQ!!
Chatelaine says
growing up, salt and vinegar was my favorite but I can’t find a good chip these days that does that flavor justice (well Lays Stax does a good job). now i grab popchips in barbecue. mmmmmm
paige c says
I like salt n vinegar chips the most!
Jenny says
I’d have to go with Salt & Vinegar flavored chips..with BBQ in close second!
Halli Mac says
BBQ or salt and vinegar! I want to try these!
Kat says
I can’t WAIT to try the salt and vinegar!
Anonymous says
I like salt and vinegar! i would love to try these yummy!
Ellie Fishbein says
I like salt and vinegar! i would love to try these yummy!
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
Yes for Questbars! I also love Think Thin bars, even though I think they are a little crabby. And not very sun-stable either.
Other than that, I love nuts or roasted chickpeas!
Laura says
I love the Think Thins too! Freeze the PB one – so good!
rosie says
salt n vinegar!
Rosie says
I’m sure I would love them all !!! But I will say BBQ sounds lip smackin’ good!
Hayley says
OMG yummy! I want to try the cheddar ones!!
Shannon says
I LOVE sour cream and onion chips! So good!
Anonymous says
I’m more of a plain kinda girl, so mine would be SEA SALT!!! 🙂
Khaleef @ Fat Guy, Skinny Wallet says
Salt and vinegar!
Hannah says
BBQ! Thank you 😀
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
You da best! I’m dying to try these chips 🙂 Love me some salt and vinegar!
keira says
Man, salt and vinegar chips are my WEAKNESS! I can’t say no to them 🙁
Allyssa says
I would have to say my favorite chip flavor would be sea salt! So simply, but SO GOOD!
Keri says
salt and vinegar!
liz l says
BBQ is my fav
Debbie (accidently delish) says
BBQ are my favorite! But the new sea salt and vinegar sound delish!
Krystal says
I am a fan over either Sour Cream and Onion or Chedder and Sour Cream flavored chips. I’ll have to consider trying these out as I am always wanting something crunchy and salty post run.
Laura says
They’re a good one for that! Lots of protein but still feel light.
Amy Lauren says
I love quest everything! But I would most like to try the BBQ flavor. I need some saltier snacks with protein in them for on the go (and when I don’t want a shake or bar that’s sweet).
Laura says
Totally recommend them! I actually liked all of the flavors – rare for me!
Jordan D says
Salt & vinegar and ranch are my two favorite chip varieties. I’ve only tried the sea salt Quest chips, but all of the other flavors sound amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!
Zoe says
Love a simple sea salt chip
Mary Legare Whaley says
Tuna in a bag is amazing. So is salmon in a bag—I always have a few on hand. When in doubt, throw some vacuum packed fish on a salad. I’ve never been a big chip fan. I like tortilla chips, only because I like salsa. Even as an 8 yr old, I got more excited about hot salsa than the chip that served as transport. I like the tequila lime Tostitos (I think that was the flavor). I tried those a while back. They were probably discontinued. Everything I like gets cancelled. Including my fun new tv show “Reckless” (filmed in Charleston). Sorry. I got distracted. But I like my chips stripped and naked. And I like my dips spicy and on fire. But snacks? Like you, I like Quest bars. I also hang on to a can of mixed nuts. I seek out mixed nuts that don’t include peanuts. Recently, I found a mix of (unsalted) almonds, cashews, and pistachios. Kind of amazing.
Laura says
Totally agree on the salsa! Those chips are really just a vehicle for it… and guac! And who can turn down some good, salty mixed nuts? 😉
Adrienne Williamson says
I haven’t tried Quest chips yet, I’m sure I’ll like them all. I really love Sweet potato Tortilla chips though:)
Laura says
Yes!!! Those are the best inventions ever. Have you had the sweet potato Triscuits?
Anonymous says
I have and I didn’t like them!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
i love any kind of cheddar chip!
Nicole B says
I definitely think Sour Cream and Onion would be my favorite chips :))
Kathy H says
My favorite is BBQ but I’ll go for any chip flavor!!
Lonney says
Salt and Vinegar are awesome
Jennifer L. says
Oooh, I’m gonna call out a “throwback” flavor from my childhood…. dill pickles flavored chips!
Laura says
OMG – totally forgot about those!
nicole says
Im dying to try all of them but I love salt and vinegar.
Krysti says
I would love to try any of these
Katie Wood says
I have been wanting to try these so much!! I LOVE salt and vinegar!
Ann says
I like to snack on fruit (apples!) and nuts. Sometimes I have healthy muffins or cookies or balls that I made so I’d munch on those.
My favourite chips flavour has always been paprika. But salt and vinegar tastes interesting too! I can’t have too much of that flavour at once though, I stats to taste weird at some point, lol.
Kasey says
Salt & vinegar
Jenna says
Salt and Vinegar! It’s been over 2 years since I’ve eaten chips, I would love to try the Quest ones! 🙂
Laura says
They are definitely worth a shot! Not like the greasy stuff of your childhood. 😉
Tiffany says
would love to try all those flavors!
John says
These look so tasty!
dancinali says
sounds yummmm!!!
Kaci says
I was quite impressed by the Quest chips! I’m anxious to try the new flavors! Thanks for the great travel snack ideas! I try to keep a quest bar stashed in my purse for “emergencies” since I know it won’t go bad. Brown rice cakes and apples also do well. Ready to drink shakes, although higher in sodium, work in a pinch. When I can plan ahead for shorter travel, I pull homemade frozen snacks(bars, muffins, etc) out right before I leave so they thaw by the time I’m ready to eat them.
Laura says
I am with you on the rice cakes too – so easy to grab and go!
Ellen Casper says
My favorite is BBQ.
Emily @ Sweets and Beets says
I am such a freak when it comes to healthy travel snacks, haha. Can never be too prepared!! 🙂 Great idea to bring tuna in packets!
I loveee salt and vinegar chips, too. Haven’t tried the Quest brand yet. Thanks for doing this giveaway! 🙂
Maggie says
I love salt and vinegar chips! YUM
Biz says
I love anything salt & vinegar! Love it – thanks for the giveaway 😀
Abby says
salt and vinegar or bbq
Nicole says
I’m positive the Cheddar & Sour Cream would be my favorite!
Jody - Fit at 56 says
They all look amazing but the BBQ sounds fun!
Sharon says
Love cheddar and sour cream!
Kristin says
I would love to try the cheddar sour cream or BBQ! Also, I love your oatmeal idea! I’ve never thought of that and it sounds delicious!!
Laura says
Thanks! It’s such an easy one to prep – especially when you know you’ll be pressed for time in the AM.
Jackie says
Sea salt for sure!
Stacey says
I choose tostitos over anything
Joyce says
cheddar and sour cream is where it’s at!
Lauren says
Wait, do other people NOT put chips in their sandwiches? Thanks for the heads up on the Quest Chips, I’m actually really sad I have to wait til morning to get to the store to try these. BBQ and salt and vinegar are probably my guilty pleasures 🙂
Laura says
Excellent point… 😉
Kayla Clarke says
Do cool ranch doritos count as a flavor?!
Or kettle corn (YES sweet and salty).
Laura says
Ohhhh… if they did a kettle corn flavor I’d be in heaven.
Elizabeth Lamontagne says
Sour cream and onion!
Sherry says
I like cheddar and sour cream! I don’t have chips often but would love to try these!
GiGi Eats says
I am the QUEEN of the CANNED/POUCHED FISH! Mackerel is my KING!
Kristen says
I’m old school with chips- just plain potato chips are my fave. Cheddar is a close second though.
Laura says
Nothing wrong with the classics! 🙂
Amy says
Cheddar and sour cream all the way!
Maren says
Thanks for the giveaway! I hope you’re enjoying Vegas! My fav chip flavor is the backyard bbq Kettle brand chips…mmmm. I also love sour cream and cheddar!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I am not a big chip eater but I like bar b que!
CHRISTINA DUTRA says
My fave chip flavor is bbq sauce! I eat them maybe once a week.
rachel says
been dying to try those quest chips! heard so many great things about them!
Nicole Rush says
So happy I won
Laura says
I can’t wait to hear what you think!