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3 Travel-Friendly Snacks

October 01, 2014
Traveling is stressful enough. Finding healthy and affordable snacks for the whole hungry crew shouldn’t add to that stress! I find that with just a little bit of planning, I can bring healthy snacks with me, wherever I’m going. Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car, these 3 snack ideas are travel-friendly and totally delicious.

Apple “Cookies”

3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
I like my apple slices super thin, so I use a mandoline. If you don’t have one, you can also use a knife to slice apple into thin circles. I also recommend brushing your apple slices with some lemon juice to prevent them from browning. Apple “Cookies”
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Then simply slather on almond butter and sprinkle with chocolate chips. It’s not only crunch and sweet, it’s also a satisfying snack that fills me up for the trip ahead!  Full Recipe
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Totally optional: play with your food!

Homemade granola bars

3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Over low heat, combine almond butter and maple syrup. Then, add in the rolled oats, nuts, dried berries, cinnamon, and sea salt. Remove from heat and stir well to combine all ingredients. Homemade granola bars
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Spoon the mixture into a gallon-sized Ziploc® brand bag. Once it’s full, squeeze out the air and freeze for at least an hour.
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
When the mixture has solidified, remove it from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut into granola bars. It’s kind of crazy how good these granola bars are. That little bit of cinnamon really makes them somethin’ special.
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Packing these treats is super easy! Just place pieces of parchment paper between each snack so they don’t stick together. Full Recipe

Kale chips

3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Cut off the thick stems from each kale leaf. I find the veins to be a bit tough, so I remove them with a knife.   Kale chips
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Once you’ve removed the veins, cut into smaller pieces measuring approximately 2-3 inches. This doesn’t have to be perfect, since the kale will shrink in the oven.
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Place the kale pieces in a Ziploc® brand bag. Then drizzle with olive oil and squeeze a lemon over the kale.
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Now, the fun part! Seal the Ziploc® brand bag and mash the kale around to coat it evenly with the lemon and olive oil. Once it’s all mixed together, spread the kale evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes or until the kale is crispy. Full Recipe
3 Travel-Friendly Snacks
Photography by Nathan Michael
Joanna Hawley