When going on a road trip you don’t always have access to a cooler or refrigerator. Here is a massive list of road trip snacks, non refrigerated, of course!
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Road Trip Snacks (Non Refrigerated)
Meat Sticks: There are ample meat stick options available on the market now-a-days (beyond Slim Jims). You can even find many of the ‘better for you’ meat sticks at most gas stations now!
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Apple Sauce / Apple Sauce Pouch: Have you seen these applesauce pouches? They’re a simple and delicious way to have fruit on-the-go. Now, they come in a multitude of different fruit varieties, too!
Popcorn: Boredom snacking tends to happen on long road trips. Popcorn is a great solution to this. You can pre-make your own popcorn ahead of time or purchase popcorn from the grocery store.
Fresh Fruit: Fruit is always overlooked as a road trip snack. You can grab something easy like a banana, grapes, or apples, or you can prepare more prep-intensive fruits like melon! Simple clean and cube the fruit. Drop it in a sealable container or ziplock baggie and you’re set to have a healthy snack on your road trip!
Crackers: Crackers are the easiest non refrigerated snacks. They’re relatively clean and easy to munch on.
Dried Fruit: Dried fruit isn’t everyone’s favorite item to snack on. This may be the perfect time to give it a taste. One way of drying fruit includes adding a ton of sugar to it. Try to find a variety of dried fruit that has ‘no sugar added’.
Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins: This is a great homemade make ahead option. Make a batch of healthy muffins and you’re good to go.
Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers: Do you remember those individual packs of peanut butter crackers or cheese and crackers? These are a nostalgic childhood classic that are actually still great. They may not be made from the best of ingredients but they’re easy. Sometimes easy is just what you need.
Fruit Snacks: A childhood favorite! These are small snacks that can fulfill your need for something sweet and flavorful, without committing to something big.
Water Flavoring: Sitting in a car all day can get boring. Add some excitement through your drink. Use a water flavoring powder or liquid to pump of the flavor in your water.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls: These are a homemade and high-protein snack. They use simple (and typically on-hand) ingredients.
Protein or Granola Bars: Protein bars are bars that typically have at least 10g of protein while a granola bar has less (but also less calories). Both are quick and easy. You can get them ahead of time or find both at nearly any gas station.
Cups of Instant Oatmeal, Mac and Cheese, Etc.: Fun fact most gas stations have microwaves available to use. This means you can warm up your favorite cup of noodles, mac-and-cheese, or oatmeal! These can be a snack or a part of a warm meal!
Something Sweet: You may try to not pack anything sweet so you don’t have it- bad idea. You’ll end up stopping for something and having something sweet anyways. To avoid all the hassle, just pack something sweet that you love.
Nut Butters: You can’t tell me that a spoonful of peanut butter just hits sometimes. A jar of nut butter is easy to pack and versatile to use. Pack it!
Pudding and Fruit Cups: Pudding cups are so under appreciated! They’re an awesome snack and guess what- you can use the lid as a spoon! Along the same line as pudding cups are fruit cups. These have the potential to be a bit messier, but a healthy snack to bring on your road trip that doesn’t require refrigeration!
Trail Mix: Trail mix looks different from product to product. One may be more sweet, one may be more salty, and one may be a bit strange. No matter which kind of trail mix you love it tends to be calorically dense. So, you’ll get a satisfying snack but try not to munch on a wholesale size bag of trail mix!
Road Trip Packing Suggestions
Along with your nacks you may need a couple other items to create a seamless road trip.
I would suggest to bring a bag to designate as a trash bag. This can be a reused grocery bag or even a plain old trash bag.
Another item you’ll be thankful to have is a roll of paper towel. Whenever you are searching for a leftover fast food napkin this will come in handy! Plus, you’ll end up finding endless other ways to utilize this roll.
The last item you won’t want to forget are utensils. Either bring single-use or reusable forks and spoons. These will come in handy for all of your snacking needs!
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Have A Suggestion?
Do you have any other road trip snacks (non refrigerated), of course, that I missed? Be sure to leave a comment down below to share what you bring on road trips!
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