When I consider what snacks to bring, I focus on size, weight, nutrition, and fun.
Fun means flavor and how happy it makes me.
Its a big part of the treat yourself portion.
In regards to nutrition, Im not a health food writer, nor is this a health food post.
However, foods that are more nutrient dense than candy can keep you fuller longer.
Consider what nutritious might be for you.
This, and the candy I mentioned before.
(If youre interested: gummy Life Savers, Twizzlers, and maybe something sour.)
Jerky sticks.Out of all foods, high-protein snacks keep me satiated for the longest.
Jerky is one of my go-tos for the protein, its packable shape, and because its shelf-stable.
Plus, jerky has come a long way from the days of Slim Jim.
Now you’re free to get ones with natural ingredients and they dont even have to be beef.
I likeChomps, which come in full size sticks and minis.
They absolutely crush my rubric: light, small, nutritious, and theyre surprisingly fun.
Dried Fruit.Oddly, I love freeze-dried veggies but not fruit.
like do what you will, but I pack regular dried fruit.
I usually buy dried fruit from Trader Joes since their quality and prices beat my other local options.
(Whats better than surprise food?)
Some of my favorites areLara Bars,RX Bars, andAmrita bars(a great vegan protein option).
The mighty sandwich.Although I consider them snack food, there is something about sandwiches that screams meal.
Its probably because you’re free to fit any proteins and vegetables easily between two slices of bread.
The major thing you have to concern yourself with is choosing your sandwich ingredients in regards to temperature.
If you dont want to bother with all that, just fill your sandwich with room temperature-stable ingredients.
Make a roasted vegetable baguette, or pack a fruit and cheese sandwich.
While cheese and cooked veggies are technically fridge food, personally, I give them a little more leeway.
kindly, I havesomeintegrity.
(I know, what a cheater.)
This can be a reusable tote, or a disposable plastic bag.
A bag full of food and drinkdoes notcount as part of your baggage.
It just so happens that you saved a boat-load of money instead of buying it in the airport.
Yes, its another thing to carry, but only on the waythere.
