Our Go-To Travel Snacks (Because You Know We’re Packing a Cooler)

Summer’s headed out way… and that means one thing: road trips. Sometimes we hop a flight. Sometimes we throw it all in the back of the truck and take off. Either way, snacks are non-negotiable.

Because truly... what is a road trip without snacks? (It’s just traffic and trust issues.)

Sure, we’ve been known to wander into a gas station, grab something totally garbage just to “see what it tastes like”... and toss it two bites later (yes, wasteful; yes, we know better).

When we’re being intentional (and we usually are), we come prepared with the good stuff:

• Protein-heavy picks for the drivers

• Healthy fats to keep us full and focused

• A good ol’ crunch to satisfy the ritual craving
  (because eating a crunchy thing on the open road is its own experience)
  

I’ve rounded up our favorite travel snacks below — plus a few extras: protein powders, greens, hydration helpers — the things that keep us feeling good when we’re eating out, trying new foods, and not always moving our bodies like we normally would when behind the wheel or being a passenger princess for 8+ hours.

Because yes, roadtrips are also for that interesting menu item that screams “I’m gonna regret this tomorrow”  and gas station chips. But this list? It’s how we support our bodies in the background so we can say yes and still feel like ourselves afterward.

And if you’re a little extra (we are), you’ll love this part:

We’ve been known to smoke meats, boil eggs, and pack travel-friendly fruits like berries, bananas and avocados — things that are easy to manage while moving but still deeply nourishing.

With a Yeti or Rtic cooler, ice or ice packs can last days. Which is a game-changer on longer drives when movement is limited and nutrition still matters.

Crunchy Fav’s : 

• Plantain Chips 

• Cheddar Crackers 

• Popcorn 

• Protein Chips

• Roasted Edamame 

Satiating Fav’s : 

• Vanilla Almond Butter

• Cinnamon Almond Butter

• Walnut Butter

• Raw Almond Butter

• Pistachios 

• Avocado 

Protein Fav’s 

• Protein Smoothie Powder (plant based + greens, etc) 

• Whey Isolate Protein  (grass-fed, I love this as coffee creamer)

• Bone Broth Protein (another easy morning addition to your coffee) 

• Beef Sticks

• IQBar Protein Bars

• Aloha Protein Bars

• Bone Broth

• Boiled Eggs (easy for pack in cooler!)

• Smoked Meats (easy to pack in glass containers in cooler!) 

Immune Boosting Fav’s 

• Red Juice

• Paleo Valley Supergreens 

• Magnesium 

• Cymbiotika Super Greens

• Adrenal Cocktail 

Digestion Support (travel disrupts digestion, support it!) 

• Digestive Enzymes

• Orange Peel 

• Reflux Relief 

Hydration Fav’s

• Re-Lyte

• LMNT

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only share products I genuinely use and love.