The Best Snacks For Your Road Trip This Memorial Day Weekend, Because Grazing Is Amazing
byJulia Guerra
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As much as I enjoy mooching off my parents' pool, showing off a new bikini, and sipping wine coolers under the summer sun, if you called me up and invited me on a road trip, I’d pass on all of that in a heartbeat. There are few things that make me feel more alive than riding down an open highway with the windows down and radio blasting to celebrate the start of summer. I love the anticipation of reaching a destination, laughing at silly GPS pronunciations, and, of course, picking out the best snacks for a road trip to munch on en route. Granted, my love affair with snacking options might just be my foodie status shining through, but I’m a major grazer, and in my opinion, the treats you pack for the road are just as, if not more important than the hours-long soundtrack you decide on.
As far as I’m concerned, there are two things to consider when scoping out your snack options for your road trip this Memorial Day weekend: sustenance and taste. Whether you’re headed to the beach for a day trip or crossing state borders, the goal is to pack foods that keep you full for the long haul, but are also just really delicious. After all, this is a vacation, right? Days off are meant for indulgence, so if you can mix the sweet stuff with satisfying, nutrient-dense options, then you’ll have the best of both worlds filling your belly. Here are a few snacking options to inspire your road-trip stash.
Crackers That Even Gluten-Sensitive Passengers Can Snack On
I know myself, and it's super easy for me to give myself a little leeway with my stomach, especially on vacation, but oftentimes, I end up taking temptation just a little too far. If you know that you or one of your fellow road-trippers has a food sensitivity, there are plenty of snack options out there that taste amazing, but still keep your health in check.
If gluten intolerance is a concern, check out these delicious crackers from Simple Mills. The entire collection of food items from this brand (among them crackers, cookies, and even baking mixes) are all gluten-free, made with seeds and almond flours, and taste amazing. Toss some salsa in the cooler, and you've got yourself a snack that's flavorful, indulgent, and sensitive to your tummy's needs.
Labeling your own product "perfect" might come off cocky, but TBH guys, this brand has every right to be. Perfect Bars are super decadent, rich in flavor, and even though they taste like a dessert, their indulgent qualities are balanced out with a ton of nutrients.
Most, if not all ingredients listed on the brand's nutrition labels are organic, and each bar is packed with healthy fats to keep you fuller, longer. Plus, who doesn't need a batch of chocolate walnut brownies in their life? This is the best way I know to completely satisfy your sweet tooth with the added bonus of it being a delicious, nutritious treat.
Guac might be extra elsewhere (yes, Chipotle, I'm looking at you), but these little guys will hardly take up any space in your snack bag. Seriously, though, Wholly Guacamole has my heart, and there's no doubt in my mind it'll capture yours, too, once you snack on a cup with a handful of crackers or veggie chips on-the-go.
Oftentimes, we associate road trips with overly sweetened bars, cookies, chips, and the like — and that's fine BTW — but if your taste buds are craving something a little more savory, a cup of guac is the way to go. Whether you dip it or spoon it, avo-everything is always a win.