Posted by Jill Provost on July 4, 2013 · 2 Comments
Editors Note: Summer sun and holidays mean family road trips….and lots of challenges finding good-tasting but healthy snacks for your children. Check out these options which can be ordered online or obtained in most locations.
Funley’s Wholly Granolly Clusters
Kids will go crazy for the Peanut Butter Pretzel and Double Chocolate flavors, which come in mini clusters — perfect for tiny hands. You’ll love them for what they don’t have: preservatives, trans fat and high fructose corn syrup. (For a savory and healthier alternative, their Cheddar n’ Stuff Super Crackers have broccoli hidden inside.)
Funleys.com, $4.59
Buddy Fruits Pure Blended Fruit to Go
Fruit cups and applesauce tins aren’t really made for road trips. Enter these all-natural, pure fruit purees in convenient drinkable packages, which make kids eager to eat their produce. Best of all, they don’t need to be refrigerated.
Amazon.com, $18.98 (pack of 18)
Sensible Foods Crunch Dried Snacks, Tropical Blend
When your kids want something crunchy and sweet, reach for these intensely flavored dried fruit snacks. Filled with a mix of dehydrated apples, pineapples, mangos, and bananas – and nothing else — each .75-ounce pouch offers the equivalent of half a cup of fresh fruit.
Sensiblefoods.com, $17.75 (pack of 12)
EnviroKidz Organic Lemur Peanut Choco Drizzle Crispy Rice Bar
Moms, if you’re on the hunt for tasty organic, gluten-free treats that your kids will actually eat, look no farther than EnviroKids Crispy Rice Bars. Think of them as a healthier alternative to candy bars. If you’re going to be in a hot car for awhile, you might want to opt for the melt-free flavors, like berry or peanut butter.
Vitacost.com, $3.99
Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese
If you’re the type of mom who packs a cooler on road trips, toss in a handful of Frigo Cheese Heads. Kid-friendly and fun, without being too messy, string cheese fills kids up with protein and calcium while on the go.
Walmart (in stores only, price varies)
I really enjoyed reading these great ideas for healthy road trip snacks the kids can enjoy!