Chances are, you absolutely love traveling and what better way to spend time with your friends while enjoying the rush of a car ride than a road trip? Of course, road trip snacks are half the reason we come back from vacations with a couple of extra pounds.
If you are looking for healthy alternatives to the regular crisp-capade, burger gorging and chugging three cans of soda, here is the list for you!
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First, let’s get the basics out of the way: fruits are the ultimate, no-prep snack you can carry. Fruits will last a major part of your road trip so you don’t have to worry about things like grapes, oranges, bananas, or apples getting spoiled.
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Assorted nuts are another healthy food basic that you already know how to prepare.
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Chocolate banana oatmeal muffins are much like regular chocolate muffins, but with healthy substitutes.
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Hardboiled egg sandwich with whole wheat bread. Eggs can be considered one of the healthiest natural foods in existence, with its nutritious yolk and healthy cholesterol.
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Rainbow veggie rolls with peanut sauce make for a delightful snack and something that appeals to the vegetarians in the group.
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Chicken Ranch wraps are for the non-vegetarians in the group who can also appreciate a no-mess bite.
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Roasted chickpeas are healthy, crispy and vegan, so no one has to be left behind on this tasty endeavor!
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Whole wheat pita bread with hummus and celery sticks are a traditional health snack.
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Homemade granola bars are easy to make and don’t need to be baked. They come in various flavors and combinations.
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Popcorn is scientifically the healthiest snack in existence. All you need to do is take a cup of corn kernels, put it in a pressure cooker or a thick base pan, add olive oil, coconut oil, or butter, and add a pinch of salt to it.
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This Chia pudding that only requires three ingredients: almond milk, chia seeds, and your preferred sweetener.
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Pancakes made with oats or wheat flour can also be great.
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Opt for cheese cauliflower bites and that’s sure to stimulate your taste buds!
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Apple cinnamon energy balls are no-bake snacks you can pop in your mouth when you feel like you need to munch on something and are missing those succulent pop tarts.
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Protein shakes that only require you to blend a couple of ingredients! With yogurt and rolled oats as your base, you can make a smoothie out of almost anything! You can add peanut butter and bananas or blueberries, strawberries and black currant to make a very berry smoothie.
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While we’re on the topic of drinks, you can make your own flavored water using only a blender and fresh fruits of your choice. This is to replace any processed or manufactured juice.
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This cheeseburger wrap looks like a fajita, but in reality, it is a tasty alternative to commercial cheeseburgers that actually taste better when made on your own!
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Bagels, salmon, and cream cheese are a good bet as far as reaping health benefits from foods are concerned, even though they might be a little expensive to prepare.
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On a similar line, you can make your own mini cheese and meat board that are both parts provisional of protein and healthy fats.
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Try these highly ranked nutty choco balls! They are dietician approved!
So, with these binge-worthy road trip snacks, you are sure to experience a delightful journey!