Rather than packing chips and junk food, why not make a selection of tasty, nutritious, and easy-to-pack snacks and meals for your road trip? Crackers, granola bars, tuna salad with celery?
With that in mind, here are 26 road trip meal ideas that will keep things fresh and enjoyable along the way!
26. Try Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
25. Nut Free and Sugar Free Trail Mix
Looking for a nut-free trail mix idea? Making trail mix without nuts is simple and just as delicious using seeds and dried fruits!
My nut-free gorp recipe features cocoa-spiced pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried apricots, freeze-dried berries, and raisins. Perfect for school, for anyone with nut allergies, or just when you’re craving a flavorful, healthy snack!
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These gluten-free Banana Pecan Protein Muffins are perfectly soft, super easy to make, and an ideal breakfast for busy mornings.
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Topped with creamy almond butter, this Paleo Banana Bread is deliciously moist and gluten-free—perfect for a quick breakfast or an addition to brunch!
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Using a unique baking method, you can create delicious homemade granola that forms snackable clusters.
These Crunchy Granola Clusters are an ideal snack for both kids and adults. For an extra treat, serve over yogurt with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
21. Baked Apple Chips (Vegan, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free!)
These low-calorie apple chips make for a tasty, wholesome snack everyone can enjoy. They’re easy to make, naturally sweet, and perfect for anyone looking for a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat!
20. Almond Butter Protein Balls (No Bake Kid-approved Dessert!)
These almond butter protein balls are a quick, no-bake healthy dessert packed with protein. Ready in just a couple of hours, they’re a healthy, kid-approved treat that’s easy to whip up!
19. Oatmeal and Leftover Cranberry Bars
These cranberry oatmeal bars are a simple and delicious breakfast option. Made with leftover cranberry sauce or your own homemade version, they’re a great way to start the day with a touch of seasonal flavor!
18. Healthy Road Trip Snack Ideas
Here are some great ideas for healthy snacks to bring along on your next road trip. These simple recipes and easy-to-pack foods make for delicious and nutritious travel meals that anyone can quickly prepare.
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These vanilla coconut bliss balls are an ideal healthy treat, naturally sweetened with dates! They’re perfect for snacking or as a light dessert.
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Enjoy these sweet and fudgy quinoa hazelnut chocolate bliss balls for a satisfying vegan treat. With only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious snack ready in no time!
15. Healthy and Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls make a fantastic after-school snack or post-workout recovery treat. They’re healthy, delicious, and easy to make!
Healthy Lunch Recipes Perfect For A Road Trip
Road trips often bring to mind chips, sodas, and fast food stops. However, even a short trip is a good reason to keep your health and diet on track. Here are 14 healthy and easy-to-prepare lunch recipes, perfect for a road trip, that you can whip up the night before!
14. Protein Snack Pack – Lunch Meal Prep for Picnic
These Protein Snack Packs are packed with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and fresh, crunchy veggies. They’re a simple and tasty lunch prep solution, ideal for protein lovers!
Perfect for school lunches, post-workout snacks, or a picnic in the park, these snack packs make a nutritious grab-and-go option for any occasion.
See more Healthy Lunch Recipes Perfect For A Road Trip.
13. Quick, Easy, and Versatile Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad
This simple yet flavorful vegan curry chickpea salad combines fragrant curry spices, crisp veggies, and hearty chickpeas. It’s quick to prepare, incredibly versatile, and packed with flavor!
12. Incredible Vegan Egg Salad for Travelers
You have to try this vegan egg salad! It might sound unlikely, but with tofu and the right seasonings, this salad captures all the creamy, savory goodness of the classic egg version.
11. Add Vegetarian Sushi in Packing List for Road Trip!
This vegetarian sushi is a tasty, nutritious, and easy-to-make option for on-the-go meals. Creating rainbow sushi is a fun twist, letting you pack each roll with as much color as possible!
10. Incredibly Easy and Delicious Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
With just one bowl, a few healthy ingredients, a dollop of vegan mayo, and 10 minutes, this vegan chickpea salad sandwich becomes an effortlessly delicious meal option.
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For me, a successful road trip is all about the planning: the route, the pit stops, and most importantly, the snacks! These Chicken Caesar Wraps were a hit as part of our road trip food lineup.
8. Fresh and Delicious Quinoa Salad Recipe
This simple Quinoa Salad is loaded with fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and dill, all tossed in a bright homemade lemon vinaigrette. It’s the perfect nutritious salad for summer!
7. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad for Glamping!
This Healthy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad recipe skips the mayo, using avocado and Greek yogurt for a creamy, nutritious mix. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s ideal for lunch or a light dinner, especially when you’re glamping or on the go!
6. 5 Great Outdoors Make-Ahead Lunches (and For Back to School & Work!)
Looking for healthy, packable lunches for school or work? I’m sharing 5 make-ahead cold lunch box ideas with a balance of protein, carbs, and fats, plus fresh fruits and veggies to keep everyone satisfied.
5. Quick, Easy and Healthy Rainbow Hummus Veggie Wrap (Tortilla Wrap)
This vibrant Vegan Rainbow Vegetable Tortilla Wrap is packed with colorful veggies that everyone will enjoy. It’s a healthy, quick, and easy vegan option, ideal for school lunches, brunches, or on-the-go meals.
4. Air Fryer Pizza Rolls – Kid-friendly Travel Snack
These family-favorite air fryer pizza rolls are wholesome, easy to make, and perfect for kids! Whether as a snack or meal, they’re simple enough for little ones to help with preparation too.
3. Tabbouleh with Preserved Lemon for Long Road Trip
This fresh and flavorful tabbouleh is perfect for the road. Light, herb-filled, and with a hint of preserved lemon, it’s ideal as a light lunch or as a side with grilled meats, making it a Mediterranean favorite.
2. 5 Ingredient Eggy Quinoa Cups – Pefect Road Trip Food Idea!
Simple and delicious, these 5-ingredient eggy quinoa cups are packed with veggies and protein, making them a great lunchbox or road trip option. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly for a quick protein boost.
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A classic Australian favorite, this crustless Zucchini Slice is deliciously easy. Just fry, mix, and bake for a fuss-free dish that’s perfect for any road trip!
26 Healthy Road Trip Recipes
Discover the ultimate road trip food guide! Packed with 26 delicious snacks and meals, find the best road trip food!
Ingredients
- Protein Snack Pack – Lunch Meal Prep
- Simple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Nut Free Trail Mix | No Added Sugar!
- Banana Pecan Protein Muffins
- Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad
- Vegan Egg Salad for Travelers
- Vegetarian Sushi
- Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Chicken Caesar Wraps
- Quinoa Salad Recipe
- Avocado Chicken Salad
- Outdoors Make-Ahead Lunch
- Rainbow Hummus Veggie Wrap
- Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
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