PB&J Protein Balls
Need a bit more protein in the morning before you start your air travel? Make these peanut butter and jelly protein balls with our Vanilla Protein Booster, Flaxseed Meal, Shredded Coconut, and Rolled Oats--youll be all set for long-haul flights (or long layover!) Sub in almond butter, cashew butter, or a different nut butter for a peanut-free option.
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans
For a crunchy, savory bite try these Crispy Roasted Chickpeas! This recipe is made from canned chickpeas but you could also prepare your own from dried beans. These are a great alternative to chips and would still satisfy your need for *crunch*. I think these would be great with some garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne.
Quinoa Tortilla Wraps
These Quinoa Tortillas couldnt be any easier and are super kid friendly! You just need three ingredients: quinoa flour, water, and salt. Prep and cool a few the night before and make lunch wraps from your favorite fillings. I think butter lettuce, sliced turkey, and cheese would be tasty. You could also do a veggie wrap with hummus, salad mix, sliced bell pepper and cucumber.
Popcorn Three Ways
Pop a batch of popcorn, separate each into a different plastic bag, and season away! This recipe has inspiration for a sweet cinnamon sugar combo, nutritional yeast and chives, or parmesan and parsley. Use your favorite flavor combination and keep fresh in plastic bags. Popcorn is a great snack that wont add any extra weight to your carry-on luggage as you start your travel day! Plus, everybody loves popcorn!
Hemp Macaroon Bars with Dried Cherries and Dark Chocolate
For a decadent treat, try our Hemp Macaroon Bars. The combination of coconut, hemp, dried cherries and dark chocolate in this treat is just right to satisfy your sweet tooth. Prep these beforehand and store with parchment in between to prevent sticking.
Sunflower Crackers
You know that afternoon lull where youre just craving something salty and crunchy? Reach for these Sunflower Crackers instead of that weird airplane snack pack! This recipe is easy to customize but I think the sunflower seeds would pair really well with sea salt and dried dill.
Fresh Veggies
For flying I like to bring veggies that dont create any waste/compost. Think snap peas, carrots, grapes, celery, pitted olives, cucumbers! Bananas, apples, and oranges are all great, but if youre on a long flight you might not want to balance a banana peel or pieces of orange peel in your lap until the attendant comes around with a garbage receptacle.
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Boil and peel your eggs beforehand, sprinkle with a little salt, and be on your way! I love making crackers, wraps, and muffins - dont get me wrong, but hard-boiled eggs are my simple on-the-go food that is great for long flights. To make them easy to peel, cool the eggs in an ice bath for at least 5 minutes before peeling.
Lastly, save your containers for reuse. After you eat your quinoa bowl, rinse out the mason jar and use it as your water bottle. You could also reuse your zip-top bags for purchasing some granola or trail mix out of a grocery stores bulk bins before your flight home. Whatever travel snacks you decide to bring, may you have safe and healthy travels this summer season!
