Long trips in the car can be daunting at times. Kids (and some adults) saying “when are we going to get there, I have to go to the bathroom, I’m HUNGRY!” And, when you have a long drive ahead of you, the last thing you want to do is constantly be stopping. It’s inevitable that you’ll have to make those stops at some point, but you might be able to lessen them by making your own snacks that, in some cases, are healthier than fast food, less expensive, and you’ll have them right on hand when you need them. You could bring chips and candy bars and other snacks foods, but why not go for much healthier options for you and your family.
Crustless PB&J Sandwiches:
Make your own crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They are a huge money saver, simple and easy and kids, as well as adults of all ages, will love them. All you need is peanut butter, jelly or jam, and sandwich bread. Assemble the sandwiches and cut to desired designs. You can use fun cookie cutters, a biscuit cutter or even a mason jar lid. Once cut, make sure the edges are pinched together (you can press down with a fork) then place the cut sandwiches on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and freeze them. Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags and before you leave, grab them out of the freezer and they’ll be thawed and ready to eat in no time! Of course, you can experiment with different types of filling and make whatever your family loves best!
Ham and Cheese Tortilla Pinwheels:
All you need to make these are soft flour tortilla wraps, ham slices, cheese and dressing of your choice. I like to use ranch dressing on mine, it gives it great flavor. You simply lay out your tortilla wraps, spread with dressing then top with ham and cheese and roll them up. You can leave them whole, cut in half or cut into small pieces, but they are so versatile and travel well. You can add lettuce or change up the meat and cheeses for variety.
Make A Healthy Snack Sack:
Include fruit like grapes or different types of berries, vegetables such as carrots or celery sticks, nuts, granola, cheesecrackers, etc . Pre-portion it all out into separate snack size baggies and store in a larger baggie for easy access. Then let everyone just grab their favorite snack when they scream I’m HUNGRY!
Trail Mix:
Trail mix is a favorite of my family with it’s sweet and salty mix and it is seriously amazing! Not only is it ready in less than 5 minutes, but it also features a perfect amount of all of your favorite ingredients. So if you’re looking for the perfect snack that’s also super easy to make and cheaper than store bought, this is it! Just mix equal amounts of peanuts, almonds, pecans, raisins, cashews, white chocolate chips, coconut, and M&M’s and store in an airtight container for up to 8 weeks! Of course, you can add dried fruits or take away anything that you don’t like, but it’s a crowd pleaser and easy for travel! This can also be put in small snack bags for a portioned snack. YUM!
When considering that road trip and decide you want to wake up to the sound of waves and the smell of the fresh ocean air, let your travels (and your snacks) take you to Panama City Beach. At Premium Beach Condos we offer beachfront properties with breathtaking views of the ocean and we would love to help make your next vacation the most memorable one yet (and, maybe try some of those snacks you made)! Safe travels and happy snacking!
