ROAD TRIP! Time to pile everyone into the ole family truckster and head out on the open road for some adventure! But before you even get to a new zip code, the inevitable “I’m hungry!” is uttered from the back seat.

It can be a challenge to stay on track with macros during travel, and snacks are often essential to ensure you are hitting your daily macro goals. Not sure where to start with planning or packing your snacks on the FASTer Way? We’re here to help!

What is a Snack?

In planning some snack options, it’s helpful to change your mindset. Prior to the FASTer Way, snacks may have consisted of whatever you could grab from the vending machine or a leftover donut from the break room. Instead, think of snacks as a mini-meal. We always focus on whole foods to get the very best in nutrition, but sometimes pre-packaged snacks are a must. Whether that means a clean protein bar, or packing some organic deli meat with veggies to enjoy on the run, prioritize balanced macros.

Another mindset shift to make is in regard to portion control. Mindless grazing is always a temptation in snacking. While we don’t mandate exact measurements for everything you eat (nor do we think that’s healthy for your mental state), instead of plowing through a bag of beef jerky, shoot for limiting yourself to one serving size. Changing the way you think about snacks will help you be more intentional with your macros and ultimately help you reach your daily goals.

Snack Ideas

You’ve changed your mindset about what a snack is and how much to have. But what in the world should you eat?? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite healthy and convenient road trip snacks.

TRAVEL SNACKS FOR THE CAR

Beef jerky*

Trail mix*

Protein energy bites*

Popcorn*

Roasted chickpeas*

Nuts

Sunflower seeds

Veggies (carrots, celery, tomatoes, or cucumbers) with hummus*

Apple with single-serve packet of peanut or almond butter*

Berries

Banana

Smoothie with almond or coconut milk and 1 cup frozen berries (make at home before you leave!)

Hard-boiled egg

Lean organic meat (turkey or chicken)

Edamame

*Look for high-quality, real-food ingredients, preferably without added sugar. If it’s full of chemicals, preservatives, and/or ingredients you can’t pronounce, it’s probably best to skip it or make your own!

We provide great snack options (including recipes!) in our weekly FASTer Way meal guides, such as toasted trail mix and cinnamon protein energy bites! Yum! If you’re not a FASTer Way member yet, sign up now and receive instant access to our meal guides AND daily workouts!

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