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Road Trip Snacks

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I love to travel. My husband’s family lives 15 hours away and we usually make at least 1 trip a year back there. In the car. Which makes for a long day of sitting. By the time we get there, it feels like I am really tired (which seems odd considering I can sleep literally the whole way there) and my belly isn’t usually feeling the best.

I always make sure to pack healthy snacks and a few other essentials along for the ride! Posted below is what I took with me on a recent trip.

Fresh Cut Vegetables: Always a good option. You can make guacamole to dip them in or if your body can handle dairy, get some organic sour cream and add in spices (onion, garlic, parsley, dill, pink salt) to make your own dip!

Homemade Trail Mix: Recipe Here

Larabars: I love these bars! Although high in sugar, the sugar comes from dates which I personally love. There are usually very few ingredients in these bars and they are always WHOLE foods! You can also get a variety of flavors! Score! (photo from Vitacost.com)

Dark Chocolate: One of my favorites.

Water: lots and lots! 🙂 Fill up a (stainless steel or glass) bottle and bring an extra gallon to fill it up with later!

Last but not least is my DigestZen oil from doTERRA. My stomach usually feels a little bloated after a long day in the car and this oil offers some relief.

I would love to hear from you! What are some of your road trip essentials? Click here for more healthy road trip snack options!

Avocado Chicken Salad

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Avocado Chicken Salad is a must try if you are an avocado lover!

This is one of my absolute favorite dishes! It is great for a summertime meal (or anytime really)! The combination of the protein with healthy fats make it a balanced meal! Serve over gluten free nut crackers or in brown rice tortillas! I don’t have exact measurements of the ingredients, as this is a “dump together to whatever consistency that I want” type of dish!

Inspired by an online recipe.

Healthy Homemade Trail Mix

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Trail Mix is awesome! There are many different options that you can combine to your liking! The problem with store bought is the inflammatory oils and extra sugar that comes along with it as well as traces of wheat and soy. The good news? It is very easy to make your own at home.

This recipe is very versatile! Doesn’t matter what kind of nuts/seeds/etc. Experiment and find something you absolutely love! There are lots of varieties to try! I do recommend to buy raw or sprouted nuts and do your own roasting if you want roasted nuts. If you choose to add dried fruit, check your labels to avoid fruit with sugar added. For a sweet chocolate fix, add some delicious chocolate chips/chunks. Happy Mixin’!

Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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Soft, chewy, peanut butter oatmeal cookies…need I say more?

Not only do they taste amazing but they are gluten free and have ground flax seed in them which boosts the fiber content! And for those with digestive concerns, these are a perfect treat! ( I might have had 2 for breakfast the next day)

Remember to check the ingredient list on your peanut butter. It should only contain peanuts and maybe some salt! You can also use a different kind of nut butter if you prefer.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These strawberry chocolate chip muffins were a hit with the kids and the adults liked them too! 😉 Unlike most recipes on this blog, this one is not gluten free. (If you are needing it to be gluten free, try using oat flour or your favorite gluten free flour mix.) You can also use spelt four in place of the wheat.

Recipe revised from: http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/wholewheat-strawberry-choc-chip-vanilla-donuts-baked/

Healthy Peanut Butter Bites

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Full of protein and healthy fats, these healthy peanut butter bites are perfect for an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or hot tea!

They freeze well so mix up a double batch and stick them in the freezer! I took these to my first ever public workshop and they were a huge hit!

peanut butter bites

Creamy Fruit & Yogurt Bowl

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I came up with this recipe while in the middle of a kitchen update that left me with no sink, stove, oven..basically all kitchen appliances. It was quite delicious and a hit with my hubby as well! Greek Yogurt can be a great addition to a healthy diet if you can tolerate dairy! ( There are also dairy free yogurts out there for those interested)

The Greek yogurt gives you some essential friendly gut bacteria . Along with the chia seeds for extra fiber, not to mention omega 3’s, this is a good snack or a great addition with your breakfast. Experiment with different fruits and nuts.

Enjoy!