Airport snack ideas?

LauraSrock18
LauraSrock18 Posts: 125 Member
edited June 2018 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey All! Looking for some suggestions on snacks to pack for a 5 1/2 hour flight! Unfortunately I won’t be able to bring a cooler or lunchbox due to the amount of luggage I bring already
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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    edited June 2018
    Beef jerky and maybe a single serving of nuts.

    I actually found a little veggie tray at the airport my last trip. I think it cost $7 but it was better than candy.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    If you have Walgreens in your area, they have their store brand snacks in small travel friendly packs. I try to grab a few packs when I have a trip coming up.
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  • EHollander89
    EHollander89 Posts: 169 Member
    I always bring a water bottle for airport travel. I fill it up once I get through security. I always feel so dehydrated when flying. For snacks I like to bring trail mix. You can buy 100 calorie packs of nuts if you are worried about portions.
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,138 Member
    BusyRaeNOTBusty wrote: »
    Beef jerky and maybe a single serving of nuts.

    Took both my ideas! ;)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Protein bars? I always bring tons of candy with me. But that's about it.
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    Popcorn, protein bars, cut up vegetables.
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
    LauraSrock18 wrote: »
    Hey All! Looking for some suggestions on snacks to pack for a 5 1/2 hour flight! Unfortunately I won’t be able to bring a cooler or lunchbox due to the amount of luggage I bring already

    Ideally, I'm a mixed nuts and dehydrated fruit person, only that if I'm flying or am out sailing, packets of bhuja mix keeps me well. If you're not opposed to it, I highly recommend it. If not bhuja mix there are other variants of it - basically chickpea snacks. Oh and Gingins chewy ginger - I <3 Always the save, most times. If you have a special drink that you like - take it frozen - not sloshy, to last the duration of your travel.
  • firefoxxie
    firefoxxie Posts: 381 Member
    - bag of almonds/any nut with dried fruit
    - protien bar/kind bar/whatever bar you like
    - sabra hummus to go
    - water. Water. Water.
    - light sandwich

    Those are usually my go to when traveling.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I agree on the bar. A nice beer or two before a flight....

    But seriously, I would never bring nuts - what if someone on the plane has a nut allergy?

    I would bring a protein bar, a piece of fruit, a bag of diced chicken, single serve hummus, cut of celery/peppers, hard boiled eggs or string cheese.
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    just pack what you like in your carry on..put it in a small glad container or baggie....a turkey sandwich on low ca bread cut into quarters.....rolled up turkey with low fat cheese. . a 100 calorie snack...low fat cheese stick.a laughing cow light cheese wedge and a few crackers...
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    edited June 2018
    Don't they give you free snacks on flights? They always hand out free 100 calorie bags of nuts, pretzels, baked chips, crackers, fruit, etc.

    I usually eat before the flight and am not hungry during so a small snack pack is enough. If you are flying during a meal time I would bring a bar or piece of fruit. Doesn't take up too much space in a purse.
  • flagrantavidity
    flagrantavidity Posts: 218 Member
    edited June 2018
    I always bring protein bars (Costco brand and zone perfect) and jerkey. A trail mix has nuts, recirculated air could give someone with a extreme nut allergy a fit - but they usually disclose that before a flight just in case. Fruit is also a good idea.

    When going through security I have mine in a gallon zip lock bag and pull it out of my carry on and put it in a bin. They run it through extra security every time.

    I have also flown with a meal replacement powder if that’s your thing. Brought a blender bottle along and mixed up a shake after I got through security.

    To be honest anything goes - you can bring food through security as long as it’s not a liquid. (Or you can bring a liquid food item if it’s 3.5 oz or less and it fits in a clear 1 quart size bag along with your other liquids)
  • flagrantavidity
    flagrantavidity Posts: 218 Member
    firefoxxie wrote: »
    - water. Water. Water.

    An empty water container. Can’t go through security with water. Fill it up once your through security.

  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    Raw Almonds.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    100_PROOF_ wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    I'd just hit the booze, then I don't care so much about snacks.

    Sounds like a great plan. Why bring whatever snacks that you eat any other time while away from home when you can just get bent in the airport bar instead!

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  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    Fruit, protien or meal replacement bars, veggies, nuts, anything that is relatively dry is fine.
  • firefoxxie
    firefoxxie Posts: 381 Member
    flagrantavidity wrote: »
    firefoxxie wrote: »
    - water. Water. Water.

    An empty water container. Can’t go through security with water. Fill it up once your through security.

    Yes that's true. I was thinking of my own experience since anytime I travel it's for a client, which means they pay for my expenses. So, I buy water right after security. :)
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    Jerky or some of those paleo jerky/fruit bars = yuck, I need a bucket. I don't care for them but you might. :p
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  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    i fly all the time. i dont take any snacks, i just eat lunch when i get there lol (im always on the first flight out- usually around 5 am). i will buy a coffee and a soda once im through security though. on the very rare occasions my kids (20 and 12) are with me, ill buy them a treat there, since for them ... its a treat to fly and not normal lol

    i guess if i felt i had to take snacks id throw a baggie of whatever (fruit, pretzels, etc). youll get a mini bag of pretzels or cookies on the flight though.
  • beaglady
    beaglady Posts: 1,362 Member
    String cheese is my go to snack. It does fine without refrigeration for several hours.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    firefoxxie wrote: »
    flagrantavidity wrote: »
    firefoxxie wrote: »
    - water. Water. Water.

    An empty water container. Can’t go through security with water. Fill it up once your through security.

    Yes that's true. I was thinking of my own experience since anytime I travel it's for a client, which means they pay for my expenses. So, I buy water right after security. :)

    Yeah. And the SMART bottles hold up better than the Deer park or store brand ones.

  • saragd012
    saragd012 Posts: 693 Member
    Unless my flight is particularly early in the day I like to get to the airport early enough for a glass of wine or beer and half an appetizer (if I'm traveling with someone) before the flight. If I'm trvaeling alone, or it's really early I'll just pack a protein bar and buy a large SMART water at the airport.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
    Jerky, nuts, or dried fruit. They're light, easy to eat & portion, easy to carry, and fit easily into the seat pocket until you're ready for them.
  • madwells1
    madwells1 Posts: 510 Member
    I always bring an apple, cheese, nuts, 3 large waters (buy after security) and a protein bar of some sort.

    Just note that flying over borders (i.e., US to another country or back into) the apple may be confiscated depending on rules. Although this has never happened to me and I travel internationally at least 4-6 times a year it has happened to my friends.
  • BNY721
    BNY721 Posts: 125 Member
    I always just take a protein bar and buy a water once through the gate.
  • Fitnessmom82
    Fitnessmom82 Posts: 376 Member
    I try to eat before we go to the airport. I travel to the east coast with three kids. I hate the idea of packing even more stuff, haha. So we eat a meal, buy lots of water once we are through security and the kids usually buy nuts or chips ect...i don't eat on the plane, other than whatever free snack they are serving. By the time we land 5/6 hours later everyone is hungry and ready for the next meal. Works for us!

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