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Healthy Snacks on the Go

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As you have probably figured out, I am always on the go.

It’d be a shame to stagnate.

Whether it is traveling to the next exotic location or just running around town, I don’t sit still for very long.  Unfortunately, this can mean grabbing something unhealthy to eat on those forays in my car.  Granola bars, fruit, and raw veggies can only carry you so far.  And what happens when you don’t feel like lugging along a cooler to keep things like Greek yogurt cold?

If you’ve been reading very long, you know I need variety!  Anyone else looking for healthy (and delicious) snacks that don’t need refrigeration but are not the same old same old?  I thought I’d share some of my stand-bys today.

Healthy Snacks on the Go

Hard-Boiled Eggs

The incredible, edible egg is still one of the best ways to get a dose of good protein.  Hard boil a dozen early in the week and pre-peel them.  Throw one in a small container for a quick dose of protein.  Slice one and place it on some whole-wheat bread with hummus for an easy sandwich that will curb your appetite even longer.

Pumpkin SeedsPumpkin Seeds, 3 Ways

Everyone knows that pumpkin seeds are good for you.  Even though we have just ended pumpkin-everything season, those seeds are still a great idea for a snack.  However, consider doing something just a little different.  Toast the seeds in the oven, tossing them in different spices for variety.  You know they are done when they turn golden and start to peel.  Click here for full recipe with 3 of my favorite flavor combos.

Coconut Flakes

Coconut flakes are low in sugar and have tons of good-for-you stuff in them as long as you choose organic and unsweetened versions.  For a sweet snack that is loaded with fiber, protein, antibacterial properties and more, grab some coconut flakes for that road trip.  Not only are they good for you, but they also have a great shelf life (if you can keep them around that long).

Apple CupcakeApple “Cupcake”

Apples are the ultimate portable snack, but even they can get boring after a while.  Before leaving home, core an apple and slice it in half.  Pack up your “icing” (click here for my recipe) in a small container, along with toppings like dried fruit, almond butter, or seeds for a delicious snack with added protein.  It’s a mini-meal that will satisfy your sweet tooth and crunchy food cravings!

Almond Butter Boats

Almond butter is a great energy snack, but it is sometimes difficult to maneuver the jar while driving down the road. Instead, spread some almond butter on celery or apples. Add a few raisins or almonds and you have a little boat full of yumminess. You could use peanut, cashew or walnut butter rather than almond butter if you want a variety of flavors.

Roasted Chickpeas

Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

Texture is sometimes a make-or-break deal for me when it is time to snack.  Instead of reaching for the potato chips, try crunching on roasted chickpeas instead.  They can be either savory or sweet, depending on the type of crunchy snack you prefer.  They’re easy to make too – just rinse the chickpeas, and toss them in a bowl with your spices.  Bake them on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, tossing half way through.  They are as good warm as they are at room temperature!  Click here for my go-to Indian-spiced recipe.

Grape and Cheese Sticks

Slice sharp cheddar cheese into small squares.  Slide cheese on toothpicks, alternating with grapes. One ounce of sharp cheddar has eight grams of protein and the sharpness of the cheese combined with the sweetness of the grapes is  perfectly sweet n’ savory.  You could also use apples or other fruits you have on hand.

Butternut Thyme Hummus

Hummus Dippers

If you’re like me, you have a boatload of travel mugs sitting around the house.  Did you know they were not just for coffee anymore?  Add about two tablespoons of hummus in the bottom, drop a handful of raw vegetable sticks like carrots, bell peppers or zucchini so they are standing up in the hummus like little trees.  Put the top back on and drop them into the cup holder for a quick, easy snack on the go.  Need new hummus ideas?  Try Cilantro Hummus Salsa, Chipotle Corn Hummus, or bean-free Butternut Thyme.

Almond Butter Toast Sticks

Those travel mugs can be handy for more than just hummus.  Place two tablespoons of nut butter in the bottom of the container.  Toast two slices of whole-grain bread and slice them into ½-inch strips.  Drop the toast sticks into the butter vertically.  If you’re a cinnamon addict like me, add a generous sprinkle.

Peanut Coffee Overnight Oats

Oats In a Jar

There is nothing worse than sitting in an airport, hungry and cranky, only to realize there is absolutely nothing healthy in the vicinity to eat.  By planning ahead, you can enjoy a homemade, healthy snack while you sit at the gate.  Oats in a jar!  Just place some rolled oats in an almost-empty nut butter jar and add mix-ins like protein powder, cinnamon, or pie spice.  I like this Peanut-Coffee version.  For more protein, you can even use TVP like I did here.

If you don’t add too much liquid (keep it thick vs. soupy), you can make it through security.  If you’re nervous, just place the oats in a plastic bag with a dash of cinnamon.  Once through security, go to a coffee shop and order a cup of coffee or hot water, and extra cup, and grab a spoon.  Use the empty cup to combine the oats and some of the liquid.  In less than a minute, you will have a delicious breakfast!

 

If you’re always on the go like I am, these snack ideas will keep you from hitting the chip aisle in the convenience store, running through the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant, or spending $12 on a stale rubber sandwich at the airport.  You’ll feel better and maybe even make everyone around you envious as you enjoy those tasty treats you brought along.

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I’m packing a marvelous frozen protein shake and homemade granola today for a road trip with my boss. 

What’s your favorite travel snack?

Do you crave things based on texture?  I love a crunchy snack.

Comments

    • That totally works! I’ve make a bunch and frozen them to take. They’re like ice packs and they last longer! Plus, if it’s frozen when you get to airport security it’s a solid. 🙂

  2. Wow what a great roundup! I am always on the go and try to bring bananas with me but when you get to the airport they are always a stickler for fruits at least here in Asia so the oatmeal would work well for me! Thanks for the great ideas xo C

    • Thanks Courtney! Bananas are a good one – I like oranges too. But they’re more lenient over here.

  4. Oats in jar is the best- love the sound of the almond butter toast sticks too! Lately I’ve been into Peanut Butter Ryvita Sandwiches as a travel snack- surprisingly the Ryvita stays crisp even after a few hours

  5. I brought a tonne of granola over during my recent US travel and ate it ALL on the one way flight including the two jars as gifts. Australia border security are so tight- They try to take EVERYTHING. They’d probably throw me in jail if I ever brought oats lol!

  6. I LOVE THESE.
    I SHARED THESE
    I also also LOVE LOVE LOVE your phrase of IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO STAGNATE.
    I want that on a tee shirt.

  8. I’ve never done oats in a jar. That is a genius idea and I need to start. I also love the hummus and toast ideas. I’m always gone except the weekends and need to have every meal and snack with me. It’s a lot of work, but when you get creative like this it’s worth it.

  16. Some of these are my favorite snack ideas!! We often have some of our favorite bars stashed in my purse, our bags, ect. We also like trail mixes, nuts, seeds (I too am a pumpkin seed fan and love cayenne, sea salt, cinnamon, and sometimes a little coconut palm sugar), we are nut butter addicts so we almost always have packets of nut butter, dried fruits, fresh fruit or veggies, energy or homemade power balls or bars, ect. The list goes on and I find our snacks tend to change with the seasons, our tastes, and what we have on hand.

  17. These are excellent ideas. Thanks! My favorite on the go (ie in between students) snack is a bell pepper, halved, and filled with ham and guacamole. Its like a sandwich but super easy to eat while driving.
    When we’re on the road we pack lots of oatmeal and PB2 for breakfast. I’m really intrigued about the freezing greek yogurt you do. Sounds awesome!

    • The bell pepper idea is awesome! I’m going to try that out!

      Let me know if you do the yogurt – it’s my go-to!

  23. Not gonna lie, the amount of moving around you do makes me a bit twitchy. It does, however, make you happy and that kind of matters since it’s your life and all. Do you, always. You already knew that though.

    Love the cheese and grape sticks. Of course.

    My ghetto on the go snack is an apple, a jar of PB and a spoon. I take a bite of the apple and then eat a scoop of peanut butter. It’s certainly not as fancy as cutting the apple up and spreading the PB all around, but it does the trick.

    • It would have made me twitchy a few years ago… its funny now how it just seems natural. Go figure.

      I dig your ghetto snack.

  25. Thank you for this post! You know why? Because, clicking on it, I was worried it was going to be yet another boring healthy snack post like “cut up carrots to have on hand!” or “make your own trail mix!” (which are great ideas, of course, but if I see one more post with the same tips acting like they’re revolutionizing the healthy living world, I’m gonna go crazy! haha). These are WONDERFUL, creative, unique ideas that I really appreciate you sharing. So thank you 🙂

    • Lauren, thank you so, so much! That means a lot… I always try to have something unique to offer. 🙂

  28. I like the coconut flakes idea and hard boiled eggs – I was just wondering if I could cook them beforehand, good to know I can do it Sunday night for the week. I usually just grab a banana before heading out to work but I’m awful with packing lunch. Lol. Baby steps, first let’s work on breakfast. 😛 Thanks for sharing these snack ideas! Have a great weekend Laura! -Iva

    • Hardboiled eggs or even egg “muffins” work well prepared in advance for the week. Glad I could help! Let me know how it goes.

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