Road Trip Snack Box (Printable)

A thoughtfully packed snack box with fresh fruits, cheese, nuts, and sweet bites for convenient travel.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Wash, peel, and slice fruits and vegetables as indicated.
02 - Place ingredients into separate compartments of a divided snack container to keep flavors distinct.
03 - Spoon hummus into small leak-proof containers for easy serving.
04 - Cover the container tightly, refrigerate until departure, and include an ice pack if travel time exceeds two hours.
05 - Enjoy directly from the container during travel for a convenient and mess-free snack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll actually feel energized instead of crashed an hour after eating, because real food does that for you
  • There's something deeply satisfying about opening a perfectly organized box where every snack has its own little home
  • Road trips become less about finding food and more about enjoying the conversation, because everything you need is already there
02 -
  • Moisture is the saboteur of crispness—dry everything thoroughly before packing, and keep wet items like hummus completely sealed in their own containers away from everything else
  • Assemble these boxes on the morning of your trip or the night before if you're an early starter; the fresher everything is, the better it tastes and keeps
03 -
  • If you're traveling longer than four hours, pack a second ice pack or freeze a small water bottle to use as a cooler; a cold snack tastes even better
  • The secret ingredient is time—spend ten extra minutes arranging everything with care, and you'll taste that thoughtfulness in every bite
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