The best snacks for road trips keep your energy up and hunger at bay while minimizing the mess in your car - no easy feat when traveling with kids!
Make vacation prep a little easier by using our list of parent-approved road trip snacks for kids to plan your on-the-go munching.
Whether you're looking for sweet or salty, healthy or not-so-healthy options, browse these parent-submitted ideas for inspiration, like your favorites, and share your family's go-to road trip snacks below!
For more road trip tips for families, check out the awesome travel toys and car games for kids that parents recommend as well.
Sliced Bell Peppers
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Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Alexandra F. said: I often like to bring a special treat for us to eat on the road, and these soft oatmeal cookies are what I usually make. The softer cookie tends to result in fewer crumbs, plus the oats make them feel a little more wholesome than some of our other favorite dessert recipes. From All Recipes
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Cereal
Alexandra F. said: Dry cereal is easy to pack and eat in the car, so just choose your family's favorite and prepare a few baggies to enjoy as a road trip snack.
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Celery Sticks
Alexandra F. said: Eat them plain or with your favorite nut butter for an extra nutritional boost.
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Granola Bars
Alexandra F. said: We always keep a few granola bars in the car or diaper bag for a more filling and wholesome snack on the go.
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Graham Crackers
Alexandra F. said: Mildly sweet and starchy, graham crackers are a great snack that's easy to distribute and eat in the car without making too big a mess.
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LÄRABAR
Alexandra F. said: I love that larabars are made with only a few simple ingredients, and are filling, nutritious and delicious. We've tried just about every flavor and the peanut butter chocolate chip is by far our favorite.
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