Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, there is always something about hitting the road that always brings with it some ravenous hunger (or is that just me?). When I’m bored in the car or on a plane my first instinct is that I need a snack. If that is wrong, I don’t want to be right. As a result, when packing for a trip, it’s important to pack some good for you fuel for your body.

Traveling with a toddler & family brings even more importance to being fully stocked on snacks and food. Not only does it keeps us feeling good, but eliminates the money spent on junk at gas stations or in the airport.

My Top picks for healthy travel snacks and beverages

1. Water

Surprised or not surprised? Due to the increased risk for dehydration that generally accompanies travel every family member has their reusable water bottle in tow. We also like to pack some electrolyte packets these from Redmond Salt are our favorite, no junky or sugary ingredients. All of the flavors are delish too!

Linking our favorite water bottles: Toddler / Adults

2. Whole Food Snacks

Eating truly unprocessed ingredients is always a good idea, but especially during travel! Prepare some foods before you leave for your trip. Here are my favorite food storage containers

1. Fruits & Vegetables
2. Hard Boiled Eggs
3. Olives
4. Nuts
5. Apple + Single Serving Justin’s Peanut Butter Packets
6. Eating At Altitude Energy Bites

3. Store Bought Savory Snacks

I love a savory, salty snack when traveling! Before my healthier eating days, my favorite road trip snack was chili cheese fritos! If that gives you any indication of my snack style. The great thing, is we live in a time where their are better alternatives for almost all the processed foods out there!

1. Meat Sticks – Linked my favorite Chomps sticks.
2. The New Primal Beef Thins
3. Bubba”s Fine Foods Grain Free Snack Mix
4. Lesser Evil Mini Popcorn Bags
5. Good Chips Potato Chips
6. Quinn gluten free PB Filled Pretzel Nuggets
7. Simple Mills Farmhouse Cheddar crackers
8. Love Corn

4. Store Bought Sweet Snacks

1. Rx Bars
2. Hu Chocolate Covered Almonds or any HU product
3. Smart Sweets: My Favorites are Sweet Fish
4. Unreal Candy: My Favorites: Chocolate Peanut Caramel Nougat Bars
5. Noka Superfood Smoothie Pouches
6. Dried Fruit

5. Toddler Snacks

Most of the above snacks are toddler and family friendly, but here are a few toddler specific snacks we like

1. Pouches : Organic Brands we love: Cerebelly / Serenity Kids / Once Upon a Farm / GoGo Squeez
2. Kids RX Bars or Cerebelly Smart Bars
3. Annie’s Bunnies
4. Peanut Butter Cracker Packs
5. Dried Fruit
6. Horizon Organic String Cheese

5. If you have cooler storage

1. Yogurt or cottage cheese
2. Meat & Cheese + Crackers
3. Sandwiches

I can’t wait to see what you pack for your trip! Be sure to tag me in your travel snack posts on instagram @eating.at.altitude. Safe Travels!