20 Healthy Dietician-Approved Road Trip Snacks to Keep You Fueled on Long Drives

Craving something salty and crunchy? Skip the bag of potato chips and snack on these pretzel braids instead. Each 160-calorie pack of the original flavor contains 5 grams of protein and less than 20% of the daily value of sodium. Want something a little more flavorful? Choose one of the other peanut-free, non-GMO, and vegan flavors: Bold and Herby, Maui Monk, or Sweet and Sparky.

Dates are naturally as sweet as candy and high in fiber. Combining dates with pecans, cacao powder, and nibs will satisfy any sweet tooth craving, and goes especially well with dried fruit. Even with all the natural sweetness, the four grams of natural fiber and three grams of protein slow down digestion for longer-lasting energy than you’d get from a candy bar.

For a ready-to-eat meal that doesn’t need refrigeration and has enough calories, protein, and fiber to keep you going, keep a few cans of these ready-to-eat Wild Tuna White Bean Salads on hand. Each 360-calorie can has 21 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber from Slipjack tuna and white beans–making it just as filling and more nutritious than any drive-thru option. No spoon? No worries. A cracker, chip, or celery stick will do the trick.

This trail mix hits the mark for a healthy, protein-packed snack you can eat on the go. While most trail mixes are loaded with added sugars from sweetened dried fruit, the Power Up Protein Packed trail mix includes raisins for natural sweetness and a combination of almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds for seven grams of protein in each serving. Plus, this variety doesn’t contain chocolate, so you can leave it in the car without it melting into a mushy mess.

For meat, you can eat on the go and throw a few of these healthy jerky snack sticks in the car. Each stick has just 80 calories and 12 grams of protein, making it the perfect choice to pair with a higher-carb snack like crackers, popcorn, or a piece of fruit.

Satisfy your salty, crunchy craving with these seasoned, roasted edamame beans. The ultra-crispy texture and intense flavor are only made better by the fact that each ⅓ cup serving has 18 percent of the DV for fiber and 14 grams of protein. While anyone can appreciate these crunchy beans for the delicious snack that they are, they’re perfect for a vegan or gluten-free diet. Plus with five flavors to choose from, you’ll find the right one for any mood.

All you need is a packet of this powdered whey protein and a bottle of water for a protein shake that adds 20 grams of protein from whey protein isolate. With no artificial ingredients and no added sugars, it’s sweetened with xylitol, a sugar alcohol with a lower risk of stomach-related side effects, and monk fruit and available in three flavors: chocolate brownie batter, simply vanilla, and cake batter.

These plant-based crackers are NSF-certified gluten-free and have two grams of fiber and two grams of protein in every 90-calorie serving. You can easily snack on these on their own as they come in tasty flavors like rosemary and herb, sea salt, and everything, or eat them with a packet of tuna or jerky stick for a more balanced on-the-go snack.

While many veggie chips are essentially fried potato chips mixed with vegetable powders, Confetti Veggie Chips are the real deal. The summer truffle flavor features pieces of radishes, carrots, okra, Shiitake mushrooms, and purple sweet potatoes mixed with truffle seasoning and rice bran oil. The result? A highly satisfying and unique crunchy snack that packs five grams of fiber into every bite.

Shelling pistachios isn’t really a car activity (who wants pistachio shells stuck in and under the seat?), so thankfully, Wonderful Pistachio did the work for you with these No Shell Jalapeno Lime nuts. Each serving is high in mono-unsaturated fats and fiber and has six grams of protein. And despite the intense flavor you get with each pistachio, they’re also a low-sodium food with just 125 milligrams of sodium in each ¼-cup serving.

These nut butter-filled organic snack bars are full of chocolate flavor and a seriously creamy peanut butter filling. Each bar has seven grams of protein and only 6 grams of added sugars. You can stock up before your trip, but if you’re unexpectedly hungry, these are easy to find in convenience stores and many grocery stores.

Even though bathroom breaks add time to your trip, staying hydrated while traveling should be a top priority. Why not get more from your beverages, like nine grams of prebiotic fiber in each can of Olipop prebiotic soda? This low-sugar soda alternative has 32 percent of the recommended daily value of fiber and only two to five grams of added sugars.

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These grass-fed beef sticks are the perfect size for when you need a little something but don’t want to spoil your appetite for the next stop. Each half-ounce snack has four grams of protein and is made from grass-fed beef and seasonings for a satisfying, savory treat.

Forget greasy, sodium-packed popcorn that leaves fingerprints all over the steering wheel. Pack a bag of Be Happy white cheddar popcorn on your next road trip for a tasty snack with two grams of fiber, only seven percent of the DV for sodium, and tons of flavor in every serving.

This may be a perfect savory snack mix—parmesan cheese, almonds, pistachios, and cashews—all roasted in a little sunflower oil for a poppable snack with eight grams of protein in every serving. Plus, it's a low-carb snack. What more could you want?

It’s not hard to eat one too many cheese puffs, but with these chickpea vegan white cheddar puffs, you’ll feel good knowing you’re getting important nutrients with each bite. Chickpea flour and yellow pea flour add three grams of protein and two grams of fiber to each serving. Plus, they’re vegan and free from gluten and nuts, making them a delicious allergy-friendly choice.

With four grams of fiber and five grams of protein in each serving, these poppable pea snacks are as good for you as they are addicting! The wasabi ranch flavor is my top choice for a spicy kick that makes my mouth burn just the right amount, but all of the five flavors are fantastic. No matter which one you choose, you’ll get a high-fiber, protein-rich, and vegan-friendly snack.