Road trip - snack ideas

RubyRed8067
RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
in Food and Nutrition
18 - 20 hour road trip. Driving straight through...meal ideas? I don't intend to stop except for gas ect. What are some easy to access snacks that'll keep me awake once I'm in west texas?

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  • lacismomma
    lacismomma Posts: 17
    If you like something sweet and chocolatey, I LOOOOOVE Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp - Milk Chocolate bars. Salty, I like the Blue Diamond Nut Thins in either PepperJack or Ranch---very filling. Another good idea is to pre-pop some 100 calorie single bags of SmartPop Popcorn, and bring in a ziploc baggie. Easy to just reach in and grab a bite here and there when you need it and not feel guilty. I tend to bring seedless red grapes and lowfat string cheese too. For that long of a trip, if you aren't going to stop for meals, pack beef jerky to get some protein---or make a PB sandwich. If you stop, I look for a Subway. Don't forget your water!
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    I'll definitely get the jerky. Grapes are a good idea too, easy to grab with one hand on the wheel.
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    Definitely Burritos. The more sour cream the better.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    protein bars, almonds, nuts, beef jerky, popcorn, gum, and plenty of water ... snack idea, meals would be hard
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    20 piece mcnuggets
  • craigineson
    craigineson Posts: 88 Member
    Fast.

    18-20 hours is nothing...
  • MeeshyBW
    MeeshyBW Posts: 382 Member
    I would grill some chicken with taco seasoning and chop it up to eat on the go. I am gluten free but I am sure some burritos would be a great idea, just don't make em to sloppy!

    Perhaps some nuts/seed bars

    Some fruits - bananas are the perfect driving food.

    Yoghurt in tubes (do you have this in the US?) We call em Frubes!

    Lots and lots of water

    Maybe some pieces of cucumber and tomatoes sliced up - little bit of white wine vinegar and salt.

    Some cheese and crackers or sting cheese if you like that sort of thing?



    p.s: How can you drive for 20 hours and not stop for gas? What are to driving, a plane? lol
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    I would grill some chicken with taco seasoning and chop it up to eat on the go. I am gluten free but I am sure some burritos would be a great idea, just don't make em to sloppy!

    Perhaps some nuts/seed bars

    Some fruits - bananas are the perfect driving food.

    Yoghurt in tubes (do you have this in the US?) We call em Frubes!

    Lots and lots of water

    Maybe some pieces of cucumber and tomatoes sliced up - little bit of white wine vinegar and salt.

    Some cheese and crackers or sting cheese if you like that sort of thing?



    p.s: How can you drive for 20 hours and not stop for gas? What are to driving, a plane? lol

    In my post, I said the only time I'll stop was for gas, ect..
  • MeeshyBW
    MeeshyBW Posts: 382 Member
    Ooooh right! My bad. I was like, woah.... that car has a big engine. Tehehehe!
  • Dee_84
    Dee_84 Posts: 431 Member
    Apple slices (in a ziplock baggie with a little lemon juice to prevent from turning brown)
    String cheese
    Granola bars
    Dry cereal to munch on
    Sandwiches (go easy on the condiments so they don't make a mess)
    Veggies (baby carrots, celery sticks, cucumber, bell pepper strips etc.)

    and for a road trip that long I would need some coffee :)

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