You’ve prepared your suitcases, corralled the kids into car seats and triple-checked your packing list. As you hit the road, you’re suddenly craving something sweet. But what to do when fast food and convenience store candy isn’t doing it for you? Take control of your snack destiny and make your own travel bites instead.
A bottomless supply of tasty travel snacks can keep spirits bright. Whether you’re hopping on a plane or making a cross-country road trip, here are five tips to cover all your travel snack needs.
The biggest tip we have for travel snacks is to keep it homemade. This is essential to a great pick-me-up. Homemade snacks are comforting and easily customizable for holiday cheer. What’s more, making snacks solely for eating on the road builds excitement for the journey ahead!
To kick us off, we’re highlighting every snacker’s dream: Hazelnut Latte Puppy Chow. This recipe is a twist on traditional puppy chow, made with homemade hazelnut butter and Pure Coffee Extract. Got an extra-long trip or lots of travel buddies? This indulgent recipe is easy to double without increasing prep time. The coffee note also gives tired travelers the jumpstart they need for their holiday journey.
The best travel snacks are simple finger foods. Bake treats that are easy to package and share so you save time and energy for some true R&R during your trip.
For a classic handheld snack, we recommend baking Vanilla Caramel Corn Crunch. Not only is caramel popcorn a crowd favorite, but it also keeps well for travel. Package into small bags or hand over the full serving at your own risk because it’ll go fast!
Travel snacks are easiest to carry and enjoy if they don’t have to be refrigerated. With this tip in mind, you can delete the cooler from your road trip packing list, or not worry about a snack’s temperature when going through airport security during the holidays.
One of our favorite non-perishable snacks is No-Bake Chocolatey Oat Bars. This is a no sweat, under 30 minutes recipe that is perfect for last-minute travel prep. Cut the bars into handheld pieces and enjoy any time of day during your trip.
When planning travel snacks, durability may not be on your radar. However, the last thing you want to deal with on your trip are crumbly sweets. Parents know this is even more paramount if traveling with kids as little ones can make a larger mess than imaginable!
To address both durability and practicality, we recommend Chai Spiced Roasted Nuts for neat, simple snacking. These seasonal treats are easy to pop in your mouth and go, minimizing crumbs and keeping everyone full and satisfied.
Holiday travel can be stressful, but it’s important not to lose sight of what matters most. This holiday season, challenge yourself to focus more on the memories and less on your to-do list.
To keep spirits bright, add holiday flair to your travel snacks. Our Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Bites are guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to even the longest of travels. These craveable brownie bites are festive, fun and made for baking to share.
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