25 Healthy Road Trip Snacks To Keep You Fueled On The Go

Road Trips Snacks You Can Shop

Honey Mamas x Four Sigmatic Focus Fudge

I love this not-so-guilty pleasure for when you want something sweet but not unhealthy. These limited-edition chocolate truffle bars from Four Sigmatic and cult-favorite brand Honey Mama’s (a dream collab) blends raw honey, coconut, and rich cocoa with the brain-boosting power of lion’s mane mushroom extract. The result? A decadent, feel-good indulgence that supports mental clarity, focus, and mood — so you can focus on the road while enjoying a delicious cooler-friendly snack.

Skinny Dipped Almond Snacks

Packed with plant protein and perfectly portioned, these low-sugar treats are the ideal on-the-go snack—whether you're team sweet, zesty, or both. SkinnyDipped’s individually wrapped almonds come in tasty flavors like Dark Chocolate Cocoa, Peanut Butter, and Lemon Bliss; each one lightly coated in rich dark chocolate or yogurt. So good!

KIND Minis

These bars are quickly becoming a snack-time staple—and for good reason. With just 90 calories, 3g of sugar, and heart-healthy almonds as the #1 ingredient, they pack big flavor into a small package. The perfect sweet-and-salty combo, they’re gluten-free, full of fiber, and easy to toss in your cooler until the next pitstop.

Chomps Grass-Fed Jerky Snack Sticks

These protein-packed jerky sticks are made with grass-fed beef and come in bold flavors like Jalapeño Turkey and Sea Salt Venison. Each stick is packed with protein, zero sugar, and just 100 calories—making them the ideal fuel for wherever the road (or your day) takes you.

IQBAR x Chef Thomas Keller Plant Protein Bars

IQBAR just got a gourmet upgrade thanks to a collab with three-Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller (of French Laundry fame). Together, they created a bar packed with brain-boosting nutrients, plant-based protein, lots of fiber, and just 1g of sugar. It’s the perfect low-sugar snack to keep you focused and fueled all day.

SkinnyPop Popcorn

This is hands-down my kiddo’s favorite popcorn snack—and I love it just as much. Made with only three simple ingredients (whole grain popcorn, sunflower oil, and a sprinkle of salt), it’s a no-fuss, fiber-filled option that’s gluten-free. Perfect for the road or anytime munchies.

Road Trip Snacks You Can Make Or Bake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars

These gluten-free No-Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars are the ultimate road trip treat. Rich, crispy, and topped with just a hint of flaky sea salt, they deliver the perfect sweet-and-salty bite when you're miles from your next snack stop. Made with melted chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal, they’re easy to prep ahead and pack up for the road—no cooler required if you keep them in an airtight container. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

Viral Dubai Chocolate Date Bark

This viral Dubai Chocolate Date Bark is made gluten-free and totally road trip ready. With just 5 simple ingredients (hi, pistachio lovers!), this sweet, chewy, crunchy treat is rich, satisfying, and 100% worth the hype. Prep it ahead, pack it up, and thank us when you're halfway through the drive and still dreaming about it. (via RachL Mansfield)

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins

These make-ahead bites pack a nutritional punch with oatmeal, raisins, cinnamon, *and* apples. We'll take two, please. (via Brit + Co)

Peppers + Cream Cheese

This recipe is super easy (literally all you do is scoop your favorite kind of cream cheese into your favorite pepper) and is also one of our favorite workday snacks. (via Brit + Co)

Banana Split Swirl Energy Bites

When you're craving something sweet but you also want to be left feeling completely satisfied, these energy balls will give you life. They're packed with cashews, dates and dried fruit, so they'll keep you full for hours. (via Destination Delish)

Three Seed Brittle

If you're planning on being really active on your vacay, this brittle is the perfect thing to pack. Stuff some in your backpack or beach bag for that extra-long hiking trip. (via Suzanne McCarthy Photography)

Crispy Chickpeas Snack

If compulsive snacking is an issue for you, make these chickpeas ASAP. They're crunchy and salty like your favorite chip, but totally guilt-free. (via The Decorated Cookie)

Homemade Fruit Leather

This fruit leather may not have a tongue tattoo on it (#tbt?), but it's free of nasty additives and it's completely paleo. If the health benefits aren't enough to sway you, the amazing flavor should be. (via The Wicked Spatula)

PB&J Bars

Satiate yourself until the next rest area exit with these not-so-guilty-pleasure PB&J snack bars. Tucked inside are ingredients you'll find in the classic sammy (minus the bread), including natural peanut butter, dates, dried fruit, oats, and chia seeds. (via Brit + Co)

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Let's be real — traveling with kids is usually a pain. Keep them happy with these chewy no-bake cereal bars that feature everyone's favorite sweet treat: chocolate. (via My Sequined Life)

Apricot Balls

You and the kids will enjoy these 5-ingredient treats to keep you satiated until you can get to the main meal...unless you just decide to keep snacking all night long. (via Brit + Co)

Roasted Honey Dijon Pecans

Nuts are a sure-fire way to ensure your energy levels stay at their peak. If you're on driving duty and the rest of the car is sleeping, nosh on these and you'll get your second wind in no time. (via Pure and Simple Nourishment)

Pantry Popcorn Mix

Let's just say whoever gets to sit in the backseat with a bowl of this popcorn mix and a movie is one lucky passenger. You may want to call dibs on this one. (via The Baker Mama)

Chocolate Funfetti Puppy Chow

Satisfy your sweet tooth and then some with this classic sugary treat. Make sure you bring wet wipes with you, because your fingers will definitely be covered in a lickable chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar coating. (via Natural Comfort Kitchen)

Quick and Easy Popcorn Balls

With help from caramel, apricots, peanut butter and chocolate chips, you can whip up a batch of yummy popcorn balls for a road trip or trip to the park. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Lover's Snack Mix

Chocolate-covered strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries and pretzels dipped in strawberry-flavored chocolate sweeten up this delicious snack mix. Try portioning out individual bags so no one fights over it ;) (via Gina Chong)

Sweet and Sea Salty Chocolate Cashews

It's so easy to make your favorite gourmet chocolate-covered nuts at home. These are topped with flakey sea salt and turbinado sugar for that drool-worthy sweet/salty contrast. (via Flavour and Savour)

Sweet and Salty Energy Bites

Speaking of sweet and salty, this granola bliss ball and energy bite hybrid is a total crowd pleaser. They've got a basic no-fuss flavor, and you don't even have to turn your oven on in the process, which is a plus during hot weather. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Protein Lover's Trail Mix

Nuts, seeds and chocolate are all great, but when you're needing that extra bit of protein, adding beef jerky to your trail mix is the way to go. Round it out with almonds and peanut butter pretzels and you'll feel like Popeye. (via The Big Man's World)