Do your kids say “I’m hungry” all the time?  That’s an easy one when you’re home but when you’re on the go, you better be ready with some kid friendly snacks.

Here are some of my favorite go-to, mostly healthy snacks for traveling.

1) Food that doesn’t make a mess is a win when you’re on the go.  I love squeezy fruit pouches like GoGo Squeez and yogurt tubes which I keep in my freezer.

2) String cheese.  If you’ve got little kids, these are probably already in your fridge.  A great snacks for parents too.

3) Yogurt covered raisins or pretzels.  The yogurt makes it healthy, right?

4) Rice cakes are great for kids of all ages.  Too healthy? Take along some single serving peanut butter pouches to spread on top and your kids won’t even notice whats underneath…

5) Bananas in any form.  Bananas seem to be a universal pleaser with kids.  If you’re not worried about squishing, take along some fresh ones.  If you need something more durable, try Barnana bites or my personal favorite, banana chips from Trader Joe’s.

6) Roasted seaweed snacks.  Maybe its a NYC thing, but the kids here all snack on seaweed.  It’s healthy, available in small packages and lightweight making it a great option for traveling.

7) Freeze dried fruit.  Its always nice if you can take along fresh fruit on your travels but when you can’t, freeze dried options (apples and berries for my daughter) are a great choice.

8) Trail mix, granola and energy bars come in all varieties these days making them a great option for a quick meal or snack. KIND and Luna bars are my faves but if you’re feeling inspired, there are a million DIY recipes on Pinterest.

9) Cereals like Cheerios and Puffins are great for traveling.  Just add milk or grab and go.  This one works for toddlers and teens alike.

10) Salty snacks are super popular in my house and pretzels seem to please in any shape or flavor. There are some great alternatives to greasy chips like Chick-a-peas baked chick pea snacks (a great gluten free snack option), wasabi peas which are great for older kids and popcorn in cheesy or sweet flavors.

I love when snacks are individually wrapped but sometimes its easier to portion out my own snacks.  If you’re looking for an eco-friendly snack storage option, I recently got to test out Pack’Ems and I think they’re a great option for on-the-go families.  The set includes small and large bags made of super durable plastic (BPA, PVA and phthalate-free of course) which is easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher. The velcro closure is super easy for kids to open and close, but my favorite thing about them (especially for plane travel) is the way they stand when opened.  No more knocking over the bag of chips on your tray table ever again…

Have a great weekend!

 

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