1. Trail Mix
Let’s start things off with a snack that’s loved both by kids and adults. This trail mix isn’t just about nuts and dried fruit. Also loaded with pretzels, Cheerios, mini-marshmallows, and M&M’s, it gets a 12/10 for color, flavor, and texture. It’s so good, it’s almost impossible to stop snacking on it.
2. Puppy Chow
Puppy chow, also called muddy buddies, doggy bag, and reindeer chow is a snack made of rice cereal squats (such as Chex) coated in peanut butter and chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar for good measure. While its sounds like something a dog would it, it is nothing of the sort.
3. Beer Nuts
Personally, I don’t find peanuts a fun and exciting snack. Beer nuts,
however, is an entirely different story. These nuts I can eat all day! Cocktail peanuts are cooked in sugar syrup. Once it sets, the sugar
crystallizes, forming a sweet and crunchy coating covering the nuts.
4. Popcorn
If you’re a sucker for caramel corn, you’ll love this recipe. If you think there’s no way to make your very own without making a huge mess, think again. This recipe for caramel popcorn takes place in the microwave. This is not a drill, people!
5. Granola Bars
Granola bars are awesome at keeping you energized throughout the day. The only thing is, they cost a lot. Don’t spend all your money on granola bars. Save it for pocket money and souvenirs. With this easy, budget-friendly recipe, your problem is solved. A mix of almonds, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and dates, these homemade granola bars are just as delicious, if not more, than any you can find in stores.
6. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nothing adds more joy to a road trip than chocolate chip cookies do. These classic treats are iconic for a reason – they’re seriously delicious. These aren’t your average chocolate chip cookies, though. This recipe is a copycat of the famous Doubletree cookies – gigantic cookies that are outrageously buttery and chewy.
7. Fire Crackers
Let’s be honest – saltines are no fun. If there’s any way to put a damper on your road trip, it’ll probably be saltine crackers. That’s not to say you can’t turn the boring crackers into something exciting, though. This recipe for fire crackers will revamp those squares from bland to banging.
8. Apple Chips
Excursions with friends and family are generally fun, but the long drive can get boring. What better way is there to pass the time than with a bag of chips? Sure, potato chips are king, but if you’re looking for a cleaner option, these apple chips have you covered.
9. Fantasy Fudge
These fantasy fudge squares are truly a dream come true. They’re chewy, ooey-gooey, and oh so chocolatey. They’re loaded with walnuts, too, giving you a crunchy surprise in every bite. Here’s a bonus: fudge is so easy to make. It’s impossible to fudge up!
10. Bagel Chips
Got some stale, leftover bagels? Put it to good use and turn it into bagel chips. You’ll be snacking on these crispy-crunchy delights all day and night! It couldn’t be easier to make. You can use seasoned bagels for a flavorful snack, or use unseasoned and flavor them yourself.
11. Apple Fritters
Got a hankering for fall flavors? Scratch that itch with these glorious apple fritters. Pillowy cakes are bursting with sweet apple chunks and bathed in a sweet cinnamon-sugar glaze. These fritters are extra special, too, because, for this recipe, we’re using donut batter.
12. Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas aren’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to road trip snacks. But trust me, you’ll definitely want to take this treat with you wherever you go. Canned chickpeas are soft, sometimes mushy. But when you pop them in the oven, a magical transformation occurs.
13. Banana Muffins
Muffins are always a good idea for road trips. These grab-and-go snacks aren’t only mess-free, but insanely delicious as well. These banana muffins are dense and moist at the same time. Flavored with sweet, overripe bananas, their delicious banana flavor can’t be denied.
14. Peanut Butter Pretzels
Pretzels are already a fun snack, but you can always take it up a notch. Coat those crunchy treats with a mixture of melted chocolate and peanut butter, and they become a thousand times better. Drizzled with even more melted chocolate garnish, these pretzels are as tasty as they are pretty.
15. Coconut Chips
I love all things coconut. Whether it’s in cake or cookie form, I’ll eat it all. So when I saw this recipe for coconut chips, I just had to give it a try. These coconut chips are mind-blowingly amazing! They’re sweet, nutty, and unbelievably crunchy. They’re sprinkled with a bit of salt, so they also have that sweet and salty contrast going on.