Create Your Own Healthy Road Trip Snacks

Here are a few easy and healthy snacks you can prepare before your roadtrip to keep everyone content the entire ride!

granols

GRANOLA BARS

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.  Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
  3. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  4. Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture.  Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.  Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan.  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown.  Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares.  Serve at room temperature.

fruit

FRUIT KABOBS

Ingredients

Use the fruit of your choice. We suggest items like grapes, oranges, pineapple, apples, and other fruit that will not stain the car if dropped on the seat! Add in a sweet treat like a marshmallow!

Directions

  1. Use skewers or Popsicle sticks to hold fruit
  2. Arrange slices fruit pieces on sticks
  3. Add in marshmallows for a sweet treat
  4. Place in bag to keep fresh after skewer is full

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Source: foodnetwork.com

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