Road Trip Food Tips

AUGUST 6, 2024  /  KELLI NAPOTNIK  / 

• Pack meals or snacks that require minimal effort. Prepare simple sandwiches, meat sticks, cheese sticks, or even homemade granola bars.
• Driving can be uneventful! Having something to eat that's a treat boosts everyone's morale! At home, I usually make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, so when we travel, I might splurge and make deli sandwiches or wraps instead. Or bring bags of cut up apples with individual peanut butter containers for dipping (and toss in a few M&M's for color)
• Choose food that doesn't create excess trash in the car. One simple tip I've learned for packing sandwiches is to use the bag the bread came in! That way, there is only one bag to throw away and I can pass everyone their sandwiches as needed.
• The night before your trip, make water bottles with plenty of ice to have at each person's seat in the car.

• 3 Tbsp honey or agave syrup
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup soft brown sugar, packed
• 7 Tbsp rolled oats
• 1 cup Multi-grain Cheerios (or cereal of your choosing)
• 3 Tbsp peanuts
• 3 Tbsp raisins
• 3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 4 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 tsp salt

• Preheat the oven to 350. Line an 8x8-inch dish with parchment paper and lightly grease. Set to the side.
• Put butter and honey in a microwave safe bowl and cover. Cook until melted (about 45-60 seconds). Set aside to cool.
• Place remaining dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix.
• Slowly add the cooled butter mixture, constantly stirring to coat your dry mixture.
• Transfer mixture to prepared 8x8-inch dish and press down firmly.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is slightly firm to the touch.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes then transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely.
• Once completely cool, use a sharp knife to cut into eight bars. Store in an airtight container.

#3: There's nothing quite like Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches! These are perfect to take to a potluck, and leftovers can be stored in the freezer for weeks!

Don't have Instagram? Click here for the recipe!

#4: When taking bread to someone, dress it up with a fun bread loaf wrapper! Sometimes, it's the small details that make things a little more special.

#5: Pasta is a tried and true meal to take. Here are some classic favorites and all new dishes to try from Pinterest!

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