Healthy Snacks For The Car

Some people feel they live in their car. They may have to travel daily either as part of their work or commuting to work. Nutritious snacks in the car can help you stick with a healthy eating plan and avoid the urge to stop at a drive-through or grab a sugary snack at a gas station. Taking healthy snacks in the car on vacation also brings those same benefits. It can help soothe the appetite of a hungry child when those few errands you’re doing run overtime.

If you’ve ever shopped for groceries when you’re hungry, you know having healthy snacks saves money.

It’s easy to fill your cart with cookies, chips, and other junk food when you stop at the grocery after work. If you have snacks readily available before you go, you’ll focus on what you need and healthier foods. Take an apple, orange, or a small bag of nuts or trail mix with you in the morning so it’s ready to eat when your workday is done. They’re great for vacation travel and good as snacks for hungry kids.

Take a cooler on your vacation for snacks or meals on the road.

It’s not always easy to find places that serve healthy options when you go on vacation, so take a cooler with you and pack it with cut fresh vegetables and a healthy dip made with hummus or Greek yogurt. Take a container of fruit like cantaloupe, watermelon, or grapes. These low-calorie healthy options are filling and hydrating. Nut butter and sliced apples or celery can also keep you full and satisfy your hunger quickly. It’s the combination of protein and carbs that does the trick.

Keep snack options ready to go in the refrigerator or cupboard.

You won’t have to scramble for something to eat in the car when you’re prepared. Keep a bowl of cut fruit, string cheese, or plain Greek yogurt in the fridge. Break down a large yogurt container into smaller ones with a tight-fitting lid. Add fresh fruit and nuts or have it ready to add. Keep a small car cooler that’s always ready to take with you.

• Stuff colorful mini peppers with cream cheese or other type of cheese for a snack that’s fun and easy to eat. Stuff celery with peanut butter and top with a line of raisins for ants on a log.
• Prepare popcorn and sprinkle on your favorite seasoning, like bacon cheddar, buttery jalapeno, or movie theater popcorn. Put the popcorn in individual paper sandwich bags and mark the seasoning flavor on the bag.
• Make wheat germ or toasted oat balls. You can toast oats in a pan and use that or use wheat germ for the health option. Combine peanut butter with a small amount of honey and add oats or wheat germ until you can roll the mixture into balls without being sticky.
• Consider hard-boiled eggs, prepared tuna cups, and fresh berries if you have a cooler. Don’t forget to take plenty of water, too. If your kids don’t like water, make infused water to add a bit of flavor without extra sugar or calories.

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