Best Snacks For Traveling

Mixed nuts

Nuts are an ideal nutritious snack. And they’re prefect for snacking when you’re traveling because they don’t require refrigeration. Because nuts have a high fat content, they are very filling and are a great tool to keep your blood sugar stable. Because of this, several studies suggest that eating nuts in moderation can help you lose weight.

Nuts are loaded with fiber and mineral nutrients. They are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and may help prevent certain cancers, depression, and other illnesses.

Nuts provide the perfect balance of healthy fat, protein, and fiber. On average, they contain 180 calories in a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving.

Greek yogurt with fruit

Greek yogurt and fruit makes a delicious, nutrient-dense snack. In addition to being a great source of calcium and potassium, Greek yogurt is also high in protein.

Berries are one of the best sources of antioxidants around. Eat a mixture of differently colored berries to get an array of these powerful compounds.

One cup of full-fat Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup (50 grams) of mixed berries provides about 10 grams of protein and 150 calories.

Hard-boiled eggs

Eggs are one of the healthiest and most weight-loss-friendly foods you can eat. They pack plenty of protein, as well as important carotenoids and vitamins like K2 and B12.

Eggs are surprisingly filling, and may reduce the total number of calories you eat for many hours, which can help you lose weight.

Although their high cholesterol content gave them a bad reputation for years, more recent studies suggest that moderate egg intake doesn’t have any effect on your risk of heart disease.

Two large, hard-boiled eggs contain about 140 calories and 13 grams of protein. Eat the yolks!

Apple slices with peanut butter

Apples and peanut butter taste fantastic together.

Apples are high in fiber and polyphenol antioxidants that improve gut health and reduce heart disease risk.

Natural peanut butter has been shown to increase HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.

That said, peanut butter is fairly high in calories, so it is best consumed in moderation.

A medium apple with 1 Tablespoon (15 grams) of natural peanut butter provides a nice balance of sweet flavor with crisp and creamy textures at under 200 calories.

Kale chips

Kale is incredibly healthy, as it’s loaded with fiber and antioxidants.

A 1-cup (67-gram) serving of raw kale provides more than 100% of the DV for vitamins A, C, and K (23).

Dark chocolate and almonds

Dark chocolate with almonds is a rich, satisfying (and portable!) snack — great for traveling.

Dark chocolate is loaded with flavanols that may lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk.

Almonds are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and have beneficial effects on blood sugar control. Studies also show that they can reduce appetite and help you lose weight.

Both dark chocolate and almonds are high in magnesium. One ounce (30 grams) of each provides about 300 calories in total, depending on cocoa content.

Healthy beef jerky or beef sticks

Beef jerky or beef sticks make great high-protein, portable snacks when you’re traveling. That said, it’s important to choose the right type:

Some jerkies are loaded with sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors and colors. Some don’t contain added sugar, but are made from low-quality meat and contain plenty of other questionable ingredients. Read your labels!

Look for jerky and beef sticks made from grass-fed beef, with as few added ingredients as possible. Grass-fed beef contains more healthy omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef.

Most beef jerkies and sticks contain about 7 grams of protein per ounce (28 grams). A wide variety is available online — I like Chomps.