Aaaaaah, the great American road trip. Just the thought of it can make a person nostalgic. Who hasn’t stuck out their thumb and gone Jack Kerouac’ing across the country?
No, we’re just kidding. Seriously, don’t hitchhike. It’s incredibly dangerous. But road trips and flights to new and exciting destinations? Yeah, that we can get behind.
Another thing we support — travel snacks. They’re not a luxury, they’re a necessity. Why? Because it’s important to stay energized during a trip.
What Kind of Snacks Should I Bring?
It’s easy to get caught up in the adventure and forget to eat. If you’re traveling with a group, people can get burned out and hangry. But nobody will be picking at each other when they pick up some snacks instead.
The types of snacks you bring on your vacation should depend on how you’ll be getting to your destination. Will you be flying or driving?
For airplane travel, your options might be limited due to TSA rules and lack of space. Always be sure to check the rules and regulations before heading for the airport!
If you’re taking a road trip, you can probably bring a cooler, which opens up your possibilities. You’ll also want to pack more snacks for a road trip, since it’ll be a longer trek.
No-Cook Travel Snacks
There’s a lot of planning and packing before traveling, so sometimes you just need to choose the path of least resistance to make it a smooth process.
Travel snacks don’t need to be elaborate to hit the spot. A quick bite from a handheld food is all you need to take the edge off.
Golden Island Pork Jerky
Jerky is a classic meat-lover’s snack. It can last a long time when unopened and requires zero prep.
If the texture of traditional beef jerky sounds nice but you’d prefer a unique flavor, you can mix it up with Korean Barbecue recipe pork jerky. This jerky is marinated and seasoned with a recipe that includes soy sauce and brown sugar. It’s sweet, savory and will have people reaching for more.
Trail Mix
Speaking of sweet and savory, trail mix has that same potential.
You can get it at just about any gas station or make a DIY batch to match your exact preferences. It can be anywhere from decadent with, chocolate and caramel, all the way to spicy, with wasabi or Cajun seasoning.
Nuts and Nut Butters
Like the idea of trail mix but with even less effort? Just get a bag of peanuts or almonds and call it a day!
Seriously though, a handful of nuts can be filling and take the edge off quickly. For a similar alternative, try nut butter. Peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or really any nut butter!
They’re all good and they even come in those convenient squeezable pouches.
Fruits and Veggies
These are always great to grab and eat on the road. Apples, bananas, carrots or any fresh produce are healthy and refreshing.
Some produce is best if you have a cooler on your journey. Although apples and bananas can be kept at room temperature with no problems.
Dried Fruit
Craving that fruity sweetness but have a longer trip planned? Look no further than dried fruit. You’ll get the natural sugar taste of fruit in an easy, no-fuss form. Eat it like candy!
Make Ahead Travel Snacks
Maybe you’re one of those strong planner types who enjoys the thrill of pre-trip prep.
First of all, kudos. It takes a special kinda person to have everything mapped out. People will definitely appreciate it.
Alright, you really wanna take snack prep to the next level? Let’s look at some fun ideas.
Overnight Oats
Let’s say you have only a half-day, round-trip plan. Maybe a fun day of hiking before coming home to sleep in your own bed.
You’ll want a satisfying breakfast, but you’ll also want to get the lead out early in the morning. Overnight oats are perfect for this situation.
You can prep and make them right in a portable container, grab it from the fridge right before leaving and eat them on the way to your destination or when you get there.
Energy Bites
There are a few ways you can approach this. You can buy a box of protein ball mix, find recipes online or you can get wild and make up your own recipe.
Energy bites can contain whatever you want. The fundamental ingredients usually include oats, peanut butter and maybe banana. But you can also toss in some protein powder for a boost.
Make as many as you want and bring them along with you in a bang or sealed container. Energy bites are a quick item to grab and eat even if you’re walking around town.
Sandwiches
People don’t always want to eat fast food when they’re traveling. Sandwiches give them an alternative.
Most of the time it’s best to keep things simple. As long as nobody has an allergy, you can’t go wrong with the classic peanut butter and jelly.
If people aren’t PB & J fans for some reason, then turkey or ham and cheese are crowd-pleasers.
Whatever ingredients you choose, sandwiches are filling, scrumptious and easy to make. What more can a hungry person ask for?
Charcuterie Bag
You know what’s been gaining momentum across the country the last few years? Charcuterie boards. Especially among millennials, they can’t get enough of ‘em. You’re welcome, society!
Think of a charcuterie bag like a meat-and-cheese trail mix. All the sausage, pepperoni, cheese curds and other savory items are mixed into a big freezer bag.
Shameless plug: Our jerky also goes well with charcuterie. Just sayin’.
Keep Your Travel Moving Smoothly With Golden Island
The best travel snacks will help keep everyone happy without slowing things down.
To keep a journey moving, snacks need to be as convenient as they are satisfying. Well, Golden Island has you covered.
Our Korean Barbecue Recipe pork jerky and snack bites recipe have an amazing sweet and savory flavor that’ll have your lips smacking.
Our products are made from 100% pork, they’re gluten free and they come in convenient resealable packages.
Shop our products today and get your trip started on the right track.
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