Travel Snacks You'll Want to Bring On Your Next Road Trip - MyRecipes (2024)

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It's road trip time. You've packedup the car, filled bags with entertainment to keep the kids busy, and built the perfect playlist—but don't forget the snacks!Avoid making tons of stops on the way by keepingeveryone well-fed on the go. Make these treats for a happy and flavorfulcar ride (minus the gas station bags of chips) with our guide to all things snacking.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Candied Walnuts Recipe

Yet another way to enjoy pumpkin spice this season. Gift these to friends as a festive treat,or enjoy them yourself with an autumnal beer.Make sure to use puremaple syrup, as pancake syrup will taste artificial and will likely overwhelm the spiced flavor.

S'mores Trail Mix

S'mores Trail Mix Recipe

The name says it all—now you can enjoy the flavors of the classic campfire treat when you're on the go.

Seasoned Saltine Crackers

Seasoned Saltine Crackers Recipe

Upgrade leftover saltine crackers with a touch of melted butter and the intense flavor of shichimi togarashi.

Coconut, Almond, and Goji Bars

Coconut, Almond, and Goji Bars Recipe

These homemade fruit-filled, nutty-flavored bars are perfect for weekend on the road. Packed with antioxidants and superfoods like coconut, almonds, and goji berries, these healthy, portable bars are way better than what you'll find at the store. Make a batch at the beginning of the week and carry this hearty snack around with you to have when you're running low on energy.

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese Recipe

Bake these bite-sized frittatas in a miniature muffin pan. They taste great hot or at room temperature, so you can make them in advance, pack them up, and enjoy on the go.

Savory Spiced Shortbreads

Savory Spiced Shortbreads Recipe

These buttery, curry-flavored shortbreads are perfect snacks. They are subtly sweet and just a touch spicy.

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Sesame-Soy Nut and Pretzel Mix Recipe

Full of nuts, pretzels, and buttery cereal, our Asian-inspired mix brings plenty of crunch and bold, salty flavor.

Spicy-Sweet Pecans

Spicy-Sweet Pecans Recipe

These pecans are coated with a unique blend of sweet cinnamon and sugar with savory rosemary, ginger, and red pepper. The egg white helps the spice mixture adhere evenly and gives the pecans a crisp, glossy coating.

Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar Buttons

Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar Buttons Recipe

Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar Buttons combine nutty pecans and earthy rosemary to create a robust riff on the average Cheddar cheese straw.

Salted Candied Almonds

Salted Candied Almonds Recipe

These salty and sweet almond treats are easy to make ahead. Just let the mixture cool on parchment paper, and break apart for a quick treat.

Brown Sugar-Spiced Nut Mix

Brown Sugar-Spiced Nut Mix Recipe

A bowl of nuts is a coffee table staple, and this sweet-hot crispy mix is perfect for passing around a packed car.

Double-Chocolate Cereal Treats

Double-Chocolate Cereal Treats Recipe

Skip your boring breakfast and opt for these decadent chocolate-on-chocolate cookies that boast full satisfaction and a dose of whole-grain goodness. Rich, decadent, and ultra-crispy, these healthy, bite-size snacks are the perfect start to the day. And they're ready to eat in a fraction of the time needed to prepare typical sweet treats.

Boiled Edamame

Boiled Edamame Recipe

A simple boiled edamame packs a ton of filling protein, and a delicious travel time snack.

No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars

No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

These bars are a perfectly portable snack you can prep on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week. Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. The bars will continue to firm up as they chill.

Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers

Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers Recipe

Dried cranberries give a slightly sweet flavor to crispy, buttery Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers.

Cranberry Oat Bars

Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe

Pass these to the back seat, because kids will love to snack on these oat bars filled with a sweet cranberry mixture.

Apple-Oat Energy Balls

Apple-Oat Energy Balls Recipe

Long road trips have nothing on these tasty, filling snacks. If you don't have almond butter (or have a picky eater in the house), feel free to swap out for peanut butter or your nut butter of choice.

Crispy Potato Chips

Crispy Potato Chips Recipe

Slice potatoes as thin as possible for a super-crunchy bite. Then add whatever flavorings you have on hand.

Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix

Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix Recipe

A simple blend of your favorite snacks come together with a touch of ginger stir-fry sauce, chili powder, and cumin.

Togarashi-Spiced Snack Mix

Togarashi-Spiced Snack Mix Recipe

All of those specialty snacks you have tucked away (wasabi peas and shrimp cracker fries) have finally found their home in the ultimate snack mix.

All Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

If chocolate chip cookies are your favorite cookies, whip up a batch of these—they're the best of the best.

Marshmallow Popcorn Treats with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Marshmallow Popcorn Treats with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe

Reminiscent of classic popcorn balls, these salty-sweet treats make for awesome low-fat, road trip-friendly snacking. Make a batch with the kids this weekend to enjoy during the ride.

Cereal and Milk Bars

Cereal and Milk Bars Recipe

These crowd-pleasers deliver flavors that take you straight back to childhood bliss.

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Coconut-Pecan Caramel Popcorn Recipe

With the addition coconut flakes and pecans, this is the amped-up version of your traditional caramel popcorn is all kinds of addictive. Once you make a batch, chances are it will disappear before the day is out—so consider doubling the recipe. The combination of caramel and pecans delivers delicious praline vibes, while the coconut’s subtle chew adds a hint of tropical flavor.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars Recipe

These homemade bars combine peanut butter and chocolate to make a tasty road trip treat.

Pistachio-Apple Bars with Chia Seeds

Pistachio-Apple Bars with Chia Seeds Recipe

These homemade bars combine fruit and nut flavors to make a tasty snack.

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Spicy, Barely Sweet Supercrunch Granola Recipe

Our supremely crunchy, irresistible granola tastes like party mix. It stores well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.

Chewy Peanut Bars

Chewy Peanut Bars Recipe

These chocolate-peanut blondies truly surprised us. They're cooked in the microwave, and use staple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Cheesy Pita Chips

Cheesy Pita Chips Recipe

Slice pita into wedges and bake away for a crispy crunch. They get a savory topping of manchego cheese and spices for the perfect salty snack.

Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips

A delicious blend of powdered buttermilk, garlic powder, sea salt, dried dill, sugar, and onion powder add flavor to simple, baked chips.

Maple-Pecan Popcorn

Maple-Pecan Popcorn Recipe

If sweet and salty is your go-to treat, then this one's for you. Popcorn and pecans are drowned in a buttery maple syrup mixture, creating a gooey bite.

Everything Rugelach with Ricotta and Dill

Everything Rugelach with Ricotta and Dill Recipe

Everybody's favorite Jewish cookie gets a savory makeover in this salty, crunchy treat. Perfect for an on-the-road snack, this everything rugelach is the perfect marriage between flaky dough and classic everything bagel toppings. With just four ingredients in the dough, this pastry is super simple and requires little effort or grunt work, as the food processor does all the mixing for you.

Triple-Berry Muffins

Triple-Berry Muffins Recipe

Here's a snack muffin you don't have to feel bad about. We opted for canola oil over butter, incorporated 50% white whole-wheat flour, and kept the added sugar low by leaning on the sweetness of ripe summer strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Peaches will be a welcome addition later in the season.

Almond Joy Candied Bacon

Almond Joy Candied Bacon Recipe

Got leftover candy? 3-ingredient candied bacon makes an indulgent sweet snack that will leave you begging for more.

Turkey and Swiss Pinwheels

Turkey and Swiss Pinwheels Recipe

These turkey and swiss roll ups are perfect for packing kids' snacks on the go.

Rosemary Popcorn

Rosemary Popcorn Recipe

Take a bag of popcorn to the next level with sprinkle of fresh rosemary and garlic powder.

Cheddar Cheese Snack Crackers

Cheddar Cheese Snack Crackers Recipe

Skip the store-bought version and create your own cheesy snack crackers for afternoon snacking.

Maple-Sumac Roasted Walnuts

Maple-Sumac Roasted Walnuts Recipe

Here's a perfectly simple and delicious snack. A little sumac adds a bright piney-citrusy note. Look for it at specialty spice stores. A tablespoon of lemon rind can sub for sumac, if you prefer.

Miso-Caramel-Tamari Popcorn Mix

Miso-Caramel-Tamari Popcorn Mix Recipe

A slightly thicker caramel and the addition of whole roasted almonds turn traditional caramel popcorn into gift-worthy popcorn mix. We use less sugar in the glaze and cut the sweetness with mild white miso (fermented soybean paste) and tamari (a richer, wheat-free soy sauce) for a salty-savory note that makes the snack incredibly addictive.

Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas

Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas Recipe

Dry your chickpeas as thoroughly as possible before cooking to ensure a satisfyingly crisp result. If you're planning to pack these flavor-coated, fiber-filled poppers as a to-go snack, be sure to allow them to cool completely on a flat surface first.

Tahini-Oat Energy Balls

Tahini-Oat Energy Balls Recipe

For a quick, pick-me-up snack when you're on the go, these easy tahini-oat bites are the perfect solution. Full of hearty nuts and creamy tahini, they offer just the right amount of sweet satisfaction. A pinch of salt balances the flavor and brings it all together. Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and keep them on hand for emergency snack situations.