Road Trip Snack Box (View Print Version)

An organized mix of fruits, cheese, nuts, and sweets packed for freshness and easy snacking on the move.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup seedless grapes, washed and dried
02 - 1 medium apple, sliced and tossed with lemon juice
03 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Savory Snacks

04 - 1 cup cheese cubes (cheddar, Swiss, or preferred variety)
05 - 1 cup whole grain crackers (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts; unsalted preferred)
07 - 1/2 cup hummus, portioned into small containers

→ Sweet Treats

08 - 1/2 cup dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, or raisins)
09 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces or chocolate-covered pretzels

→ Extras

10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
11 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices
12 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

# Method:

01 - Wash, peel, and slice all fruits and vegetables as necessary.
02 - Place each ingredient in separate compartments of a divided snack box or bento container to avoid flavor mixing.
03 - Transfer dips such as hummus into leak-proof mini containers for convenient access.
04 - Secure the lid tightly and refrigerate until departure; include an ice pack if travel time exceeds two hours to maintain freshness.
05 - Consume directly from the container during travel for a convenient and tidy snacking experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll never buy another overpriced airport snack again—your own box tastes better and costs a fraction of the price
  • It keeps everyone in the car happy and energized without the sugar crash of typical travel food
  • The compartments mean your chocolate won't taste like hummus, and your crackers stay crispy, not soggy
02 -
  • The lemon juice on apples isn't optional—it's the difference between golden slices and brown disappointment. I learned this the painful way on a six-hour drive
  • Separate your hummus or dips into their own container, or everything will taste like hummus, which sounds good until it isn't. This rule came from experience and a ruined snack box
03 -
  • Assemble your box the morning of travel, not the night before—freshness matters, and overnight refrigeration can make fruit weepy
  • Pack more than you think you need; hungry car passengers are unhappy car passengers, and extra snacks are never wasted
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