Planning a long road trip soon and trying to stock up on snacks that’ll actually survive the ride and keep me energized. What are your tried-and-true road trip snack MVPs? I’m open to store-bought, homemade, gas station finds — anything that makes the drive better. Hit me with your best picks!
Nothing beats Austin crackers on a road trip for me. They’ve got that perfect mix of salty + a little bit cheesy/peanut-buttery sweet depending on the pack you grab, and they come in those neat little sleeves that don’t explode into crumbs everywhere. I always toss a couple in the glove box before a long drive — they’re cheap, filling enough to hold you over between gas stops, and there’s something super nostalgic about unwrapping them at a rest stop. 10/10 classic road trip snack.
I’m a sucker for a good DIY trail mix — almonds, dried cherries, dark chocolate chips, and pretzel bits. It’s the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and satisfying. I portion it into small resealable bags so I don’t eat the whole batch in one go (learned that the hard way 😅). But if you're feeling lazy, Costco sells a good bundle of trail mix packets.
Your Go-To Road Trip Snacks
20-hour road trip
no refrigeration needed
minimal mess
ideally some mix of salty and sweet
Planning a long road trip soon and trying to stock up on snacks that’ll actually survive the ride and keep me energized. What are your tried-and-true road trip snack MVPs? I’m open to store-bought, homemade, gas station finds — anything that makes the drive better. Hit me with your best picks!
Nothing beats Austin crackers on a road trip for me. They’ve got that perfect mix of salty + a little bit cheesy/peanut-buttery sweet depending on the pack you grab, and they come in those neat little sleeves that don’t explode into crumbs everywhere. I always toss a couple in the glove box before a long drive — they’re cheap, filling enough to hold you over between gas stops, and there’s something super nostalgic about unwrapping them at a rest stop. 10/10 classic road trip snack.
I’m a sucker for a good DIY trail mix — almonds, dried cherries, dark chocolate chips, and pretzel bits. It’s the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and satisfying. I portion it into small resealable bags so I don’t eat the whole batch in one go (learned that the hard way 😅). But if you're feeling lazy, Costco sells a good bundle of trail mix packets.