On The Go Snacks and Light Meal Suggestions
There are a wide variety of foods you can pack
while traveling by car, train, boat or plane. These snack ideas
have been developed based upon years of personal global travel
experiences, extensive research, focus group feedback and product
ingredient analysis. Remember to read each product label, review
ingredients and use your best judgment to determine which snacks
are safe for you.
Also, bring enough food to get you to your destination
and for your excursions throughout your trip. For example, if you’re
flying eight hours, pack two to three meals worth of snacks in
case of delays and/or mistakes.
The following snacks reflect products that can
be readily eaten anywhere without a microwave, oven, stove, toaster
or refrigerator. Some on-the-road snacks that you may want to consider
are grouped into three basic categories:
- No preparation
- Hot water preparation
- Cooler required
For a full list of items in each category, refer
to the detailed PDF – Snack Ideas: Shopping Checklists above.
No Preparation Snack Tips
No preparation snacks can be easily carried in
your backpack, school bag, purse and briefcase or stored in your
school locker, office and car for extended periods of time. Depending
upon your specific allergen concern(s), these suggestions may include
the following:
- Breads, Cereals, Cookies/Biscuits,
Crackers and Rice Cakes
- Candy and Confectioneries
- Canned/Packaged Fruits
- Canned/Packaged Fish and Meats
- Chips and Crisps
- Dried Fruits
- Fresh Fruits
- Fresh Vegetables
- Granola/Energy Bars
- Nuts and Trail Mixes
- Prepared/Prepackaged Light Meals
- Packaged Dressings/Sauces
- Seed Snacks
Hot Water Preparation Tips
Hot water preparation snacks can also make tasty
travel companions. Just ask for hot water in a cup or container,
which can be found at convenience stores, restaurants, petrol stations,
airports and on airplanes. Voilá! You can enjoy instant
meals, such as:
- Hot Cereals
- Instant Soups/Meals
- Rice Noodle Dishes
Cooler Required Snack Tips
Cooler required snacks can be transported
and kept chilled in a small portable cooler, insulated lunch
pack or insulated mug. These may include:
- Dairy/Non-Dairy Alternatives
- Deli/Packaged Meats
- Desserts
- Dips and Spreads
- Fresh Fruits
- Fresh Vegetables and Salads
*Excerpted from the award-winning Let's
Eat Out! book series |