Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a food and travel writer based in New York. She loves a good glazed donut and nerdy deep dives into the science of food and how it’s made. Her food and travel stories have been featured in The Daily Meal, Zagat, Where Women Cook, Gothamist and more. Find her on Instagram and Twitter, @westminsterabby.
I firmly believe that good snacks are essential for road trip s. There’s nothing worse than being hungry with no food stops open or nearby along the road, and packing snacks ahead of time is the best way to ensure that doesn’t happen. Though fast-food stops can be a classic road trip tradition , snacks on the healthful side will help keep you full longer and maintain your energy levels.
As far as crackers go, Rizzo is partial to seedy ones, like Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Norwegian Crispbread and Mary’s Gone Crackers. “Since they are made with seeds, they have more protein, fiber and healthy fat than regular old crackers, and they will keep you full on the road. Plus, they have less refined carbs, so you won’t get an unnecessary blood sugar spike.”Crunchy, salty and sweet ― this snack aisle staple checks a lot of boxes.
“Dried fruit is a go-to because it’s easy to throw in a bag and gives me a serving of fruit without having to worry about something fresh being crushed or going bad,” said Meredith Price, a. She noted that in addition to being loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, dried fruit kind of tastes like candy, so it can also help curb sugar cravings.
For longer road trips, consider making or buying energy balls: filling, portable snacks that typically have a mix of protein, carbohydrates and healthful fats. “Most energy ball recipes have a mixture of all three macronutrients and don’t require refrigeration, so whip up a batch before you hit the road,” Rizzo said. Her recipe for“Popcorn is a simple whole-grain snack that is easy to transport and can be flavored in several different ways depending on your preference,” Pike said.
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