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Healthy Snacking on the Road

Written by Julie Vuksic, RDN, CDCES, NBC-HWC | Jun 26, 2025, 5:19:58 PM

We’ve all found ourselves hungry for a snack but with limited options. Whether traveling for work, taking a long road trip, or running errands, you can still stay on track with your healthy eating goals by choosing a nourishing snack.

Even gas stations and vending machines have some healthier choices! Choose a snack that contains protein and fiber with less sugar and sodium.

Below you will find healthy snack ideas to keep in mind when on the go:

Fiber / protein rich snack ideas

 

String cheese

 
 

Hard-boiled eggs

 

Cottage cheese

 
 

Greek yogurt

 

Olives

 
 

Deli turkey

 

Cheese

 
 

Baby carrots

 

Turkey jerky

 
 

Apple

 

Orange

 
 

Banana

 

Almonds

 
 

Peanuts

 

Sunflower seeds

 
 

Protein bar

Fiber / protein rich snack ideas

 

Nuts

 
 

Trail mix

 

Protein bar

 
 

Granola bar

 

Popcorn

 
 

Turkey jerky

 

Whole grain crackers

 
 

Whole grain pretzels

 

Fruit

 
 

Baked chips