A homemade granola bar can fill you up, according to Road Trip America. Add flavor to your homemade granola bars with both chewy and crunchy ingredients. Ingredients can include prunes, whole milk and peanuts. After preparing your granola, place two or three in a few plastic food bags or containers for the road.
Cookies still can make the trip--especially if you avoid adding too much sugar or fat. The National Network for Child Care (NNCC) shows you can bake cookies without too much sugar and use whole wheat flour instead of white flour. Add nuts for a good source of protein. And bake a few chocolate chip cookies for a treat.
Place sliced vegetables in a plastic food bag for a quick, nutritious snack. This helps keep your vegetables fresh and easily accessible during your trip. Vegetables provide fiber, which will help keep you feeling full.
A turkey jerky, made from dried meat, works well as salty snack. But, if you're watching your sodium intake, opt for low-sodium varieties. Jerky also pairs well with your sliced fresh vegetables.
Dried fruits are a healthy road snack option. The California Department of Public Health says that one serving of raisins are a source of magnesium and vitamin C. Other examples of dried fruit include pears, apricots, kiwi and prunes. Eat your dried fruits alone or add them to homemade granola bars.
