Traveling with kids always requires plenty of snacks. If you’re looking for recipes to make ahead to bring along, we’ve got you covered with everything from muffins to protein balls, trail mix to homemade granola bars.
Packing any of these snack ideas will save you time and money. The days of stopping for snacks because the kids are “starving” are over!
Whether you are hopping in a car to road trip or catching the next flight out, any of the recipes have been approved for travel by both kids and adults. All delicious and super simple to make, you can be prepared for your next adventure.
In addition to homemade snack recipes, we always pack easy grab and go items when traveling. String cheese, baby bell, fresh fruit, sliced veggies, packaged protein bars, dried fruit and nuts, popcorn, beef jerky and pretzels are a few of our go-to snacks. We aim to have a variety of snack options – it is the key to keeping everyone happy and fueled!
Travel Snack Ideas Kids Will Love
Traveling with kids always requires plenty of snacks. If you're looking for recipes to make ahead to bring along, we've got you covered with everything from muffins to protein balls, trail mix to homemade granola bars.
Looking for an oatmeal cookie dough recipe to eat raw? This safe-to-eat raw recipe is not only delicious, but it’s made with just 6 ingredients you likely have in your pantry. This is a kid-favorite!
This kid’s trail mix recipe is super simple to make and perfect for on-the-go snacks! Ready in 5 minutes and easily customizable with all your favorite mix-in’s!
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are super moist, loaded with chocolate. Pumpkin bread muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, for dessert or sharing on traveling adventures.
Raspberry Fruit Roll Ups are a delicious healthy snack made with just fresh raspberries and a touch of honey. This raspberry fruit leather is perfect for packing into lunches or grabbing for a quick snack.
This is a super simple and healthy trail mix recipe that uses lots of raw foods like nuts and seeds. No added sugar. This is the perfect snack to have. It is kid approved too.
Healthy energy balls are the perfect grab and go snack. Packed with nutrition and just 4 ingredients, these will become a go-to recipe in your home.
Air Fryer Banana Chips are a great snack any time of the day. Learn how to make banana chips in an air fryer in just 15 minutes.
Nuts, seeds, and dried fruit are all you need for typical trail mix recipe. Trail mix is a super snack for kids meaning that they like it and so do you - the ultimate travel snack!
Roasted Chickpeas is addictive, delicious and healthy snack. Learn to make delightfully crispy chickpeas using air fryer or oven. You will love this detailed recipe to make plant protein rich easy snack at home.
These Stuffed Bagel Bombs are easy to make, incredibly tasty, and stuffed with a scallion and cream cheese and ham and cream cheese filling! They’re also made with a Greek yogurt dough which doesn’t require a rise time or yeast, customizable with your choice of fillings and toppings, and are great for a quick breakfast or snack!
These 5 ingredient healthy peanut butter balls are an easy recipe for kids to make all on their own. Made with oats, peanut butter, and honey, these won’t last long!
5-minute Homemade Vegan Chex Mix is a savory air fryer snack that you can munch on anytime! Made with whole grains and by adding nutritional yeast, it makes for a healthy, high-quality source of protein!
This delicious honey roasted almonds recipe with sesame is an easy lovely homemade treat perfect for holidays or gifting or a sweet indulgence. Try the Air fryer, oven or stove top version.
Chewy Crunchy Granola Bars are packed full of flavor. The combination of peanut butter, chocolate, oats, and peanuts satisfies hunger and sweet tooth cravings. This no bake recipe is easily adapted to whatever cereal and add-ins you have on hand.
Rice Crispy Treats are leveling up here, partnering up with the power of the the almighty S’mores and channeling the healthy goodness of oatmeal to create this scrumptious new snack idea: S’mores Rice Crispy Oatmeal Treats!
Our pumpkin spice popcorn is coated with a pumpkin spiced caramel sauce poured over freshly popped popcorn mixed with pecans and cashews. It's baked on low till it's perfectly crispy. Gluten-free.
Crunchy whole grain goldfish crackers are fun to pop in your mouth and made from simple whole food ingredients! Make these with your kids for a fun snack-tivity!
This Protein Puppy Chow is full of peanut butter and chocolatey flavors! Great for a snack and of course more protein than your average muddy buddy recipe.
Wondering how to make apple chips? It’s super easy and no dehydrator is needed. While they can be made without sweetener, a little bit of maple syrup turns these baked apple chips into a real treat!
Toss handfuls of your favorite pantry snacks in a big bowl with fresh popped popcorn and you’ve got a quick, tasty Pantry Popcorn Mix that’s perfect for any traveling occasion.
These healthy banana muffins have a hint of almond that blends perfectly with the sweetness of bananas. This healthy snack recipe also features Greek yogurt rather than butter and oil
Healthy, 3-ingredient banana peanut butter oatmeal cookies. 3 variations included: chocolate chips, raisins, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick snack or for an on-the-go breakfast. Vegan, oil-free, egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Packed with sweet chocolate morsels and toasty oats, these Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars make any snack time better! These have a chewy texture that kids love and, best of all, require almost no time in the oven.
These Apple Cinnamon Oat Crunch Bars are crunchy and crumbly and have all that cinnamon apple flavor that is perfect for dessert or a kid-approved snack.
Whip up a DIY take on a snack food favorite with a recipe for Homemade Chex Mix that can be made in a slow cooker or in the oven then packed for any travel adventure.
Travel Breakfast Ideas
Not only are snacks essential for any trip, but breakfast is too! Choose any of these recipes the next time your family is eating breakfast while traveling! Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown Egg Cups, Egg and Cheese McMuffin, Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Kids, Protein Oats Is a Portable, Filling Breakfast You Can Make Before a Flight, Kids Protein Shake or Smashed Avocado Toast (With Kid-Friendly Toppings).
If you enjoyed any of the recipes make sure to leave a comment below! Then follow me on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe. I love seeing what you come up with!
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