Eating gluten-free and refined sugar-free while on the road is a challenge. My husband can attest to that. Whenever we hop in the car for more than a couple of hours, I have snacks on hand. Otherwise, I’m left hungry. And grumpy. And downright frustrated.
Road trips aren’t the only time food that travels is a good thing to have on hand. It’s great for days at the pool, the beach, long shopping trips, or even a morning of errands.
Fruits and vegetables always make it into my little travel cooler as do nuts and seeds. They’re so portable and quick to pack. For longer trips, I take muffins and granola. Sometimes I bake cookies for those moments when I want something sweet.
Don’t feel like you need to make all these right before you leave. Most of these recipes can be made ahead, wrapped, and frozen. I like to wrap muffins individually and cookies in sets of two.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
janel
posted on June 8, 2012 at 9:45 am
I’ve been having such a problem with snacks lately this came at exactly the right time. I’m going to make the granola bars today!
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Amy Reply:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@janel, I love those granola bars! Let me know how they turn out for you.
Do you have any snack questions I can answer? Maybe I can help with some other ideas.
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amber
posted on June 8, 2012 at 11:57 am
Hi Amy,
This post is of great interest to me, as I’m a HUGE snacker and always have a few on hand (errands and trips – always!). And it’s essential to have snacks at all times with kids. I try to not buy packaged snacks (bars and the like), as it’s wasteful and often has cane-sugar (and other stuff I don’t like), so thank you for these great recipes. The chewy granola bars are awesome, and I love it when I see carob, as I don’t give my son (3 years) chocolate (and I happen to really like carob) so this is great.
Have a beautiful weekend!
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Amy Reply:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@amber, I love carob, too. It’s been my stand-in for chocolate for the last 8 years. Just recently refined sugar-free chocolate came on the market but oh-my is it expensive!! I know you can get chocolate with malitol but who wants to eat that?? I am with you – carob rocks.
xoxo,
Amy
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Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy
posted on June 8, 2012 at 12:45 pm
what a great post! those recipes look delicious! i’m about to go on a 12 hour road trip, so these will DEFINITELY come in handy!!
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Amy Reply:
June 8th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy, Have fun on your trip! I am glad these snack ideas help. Let me know what worked for you.
xoxo,
Amy
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Tory
posted on June 9, 2012 at 7:22 am
Hi Amy,
Is there something I’m doing wrong?
I am so excited about these snacks, as I need to eat about every hour or two and if I don’t have something with me I opt for food that’s available and that’s never any good! For some reason I am unable to see the actual recipes
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Amy Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 11:44 am
@Tory, Hi Tory – you’re not doing anything wrong. Just click on the name of the recipe below the photo – it will take you to the recipe.
Hugs,
Amy
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InTolerant Chef
posted on June 9, 2012 at 6:06 pm
When we travel I take heaps of snacks as well, but usually bring them back home as I’m not a snacker at heart. It’s more a matter of principle, I hate to feel left out and grumpy if there is nothing available on the rare chance I feel like some- sad but true!
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Elaine Locke
posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Perfect timing! I am doing some advance planning to take my 2 gluten free girls on a six dance dance competition trip. Snacks are a big part of my planning, so I am excited to have some new ideas. We are staying in a town I am not familiar with, and in a regular hotel to be with the team (no kitchen.) I am going to go crazy on the snacks to make up for not knowing exactly what to expect every meal. I can live on salads if I need to for six days – an 8 and 10 year (who is competing) needs more!
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Amy Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
@Elaine Locke, You are such a good mom!!! I used to teach elementary school and many moms would just stock up on processed foods. I wish more moms would make the sacrifice (and it is a huge time sacrifice!!) for their child’s health. Kudos to you!
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skylor
posted on June 11, 2012 at 5:58 pm
This is so important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle- people find it so hard (including me!) to not fall off the bandwagon when they travel. With these snacks you can’t go wrong. Love it. Can’t wait to try the carrot date muffins!
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Amy Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
@skylor, Those muffins are so good.
I understand what you mean about traveling! I have been hungry on enough road trips to know better.
xoxo,
Amy
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Heather
posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Thanks so much for these! I’m always looking for good road trip snacks
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shawna
posted on October 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm
where can i find the recipes for the above listed snacks?
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Amy Reply:
October 19th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
@shawna, The name of the recipe is clickable and it will take you to the recipe.
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Gluten Free Traveller
posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:53 pm
Where do you get your cashews? I really struggle to find safe, cross contamination free nuts and I love cashews!
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