12 Healthy Road Trip Snack Recipes

Long road trips call for tasty snacks that keep you energised and satisfied. Ditch the drive-thru and pack your own homemade goodies! Here are quick, healthy recipes you can whip up before hitting the road.

Simple and easy ideas for healthy snacks

1. Trail Mix

Ingredients:

• Nuts (almonds, cashews, etc.)

• Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)

• Dark chocolate chips or chunks

• Seeds (sunflower or pumpkin)

Steps:

1. Mix everything in a bowl.

2. Portion into small bags or containers.

2. Flapjacks

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats

• ½ cup mashed banana or honey

• ¼ cup dried fruit (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Press into a tray and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 mins.

3. Let cool and cut into bars.

3. Healthy Rocky Road

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dark chocolate (melted)

• ½ cup almonds

• ¼ cup dried fruit

• ½ cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

1. Mix everything with the melted chocolate.

2. Pour into a dish, refrigerate, and cut when firm.

4. Popcorn

Ingredients:

• ½ cup popcorn kernels

• 1 tbsp oil

• Salt (to taste)

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add kernels, and cover.

2. Shake the pan while popping.

3. Season and cool before packing.

5. Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained and dried)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and spices (e.g., paprika)

Steps:

1. Toss chickpeas with oil and spices.

2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 mins, until crispy.

6. Cookies (Banana Oat)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (220g) brown sugar (light or dark)

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.

6. Fold in chocolate chips (if using).

7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

9. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

7. Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats

• ½ cup peanut butter

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients well.

2. Press into a dish and chill until firm.

3. Shape into balls.

8. Baked Beet Chips

Ingredients:

• 2 beets, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt (to taste)

Steps:

1. Toss beet slices with oil and salt.

2. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20–25 mins, flipping halfway.

9. Healthy Sandwich

Ingredients:

• Whole grain bread

• Hummus

• Sliced veggies (like cucumber, spinach, sundried tomato)

• Boiled egg
  

Steps:

1. Spread hummus on bread.

2. Add veggies, close sandwich, and slice.

10. Kale Chips

Ingredients:

• 2 cups kale (washed, torn)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt (to taste)

Steps:

1. Toss kale with oil and salt.

2. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 mins until crisp.

11. Cheese and Crackers Bento Box

Ingredients:

• Cubed cheese

• Whole grain crackers

• Fresh fruit (grapes or cherry tomatoes)

Steps:

1. Arrange cheese, crackers, and fruit in a container.

2. Chill or store in a lunchbox until ready.

12. Rocky Road

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk chocolate (melted)

• ½ cup crushed biscuits

• ½ cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients with melted chocolate.

2. Spread in a dish, chill until firm, and slice.

Hope you have an amazing trip!