Snacking while traveling can be a big task when it comes to your little ones. What's more? Not everything that they love, can be carried while you are on the road.
Several items are prone to spillage or crumbling when given to the always-hungry little munchers. On top of it, vacation/travel time makes them tend to eat more salty and unhealthy edibles along with carbonated drinks. So, to keep them satiated and on-the-go without any mess try the following nutritious treats.
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#1. Nuts & Dry Fruits:
You can always mix different kinds of nuts like almonds, pistachios, peanuts, pine nuts, etc. as they satisfy all the hunger and energy needs. Pack these in a zip-lock pouch to eat raw or combine with some milk. You can also pack some home-roasted nuts (roasted in a few drops of clarified butter and a pinch of salt).
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If your kid is not a fan of nuts, then you can pack some dried fruits. These can widely range from dried coconut slices or dried prunes, apples and raisins. Even dried dates are full of goodness providing the required minerals to your kids. And to replace those sugar candies you can opt for dried peaches.
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Once the children gradually start eating these dried snacks, their tummies would feel fuller and not crave for other unhealthy items.
#2. Peanut Butter:
This isn't actually a snack in itself, but a wonderful snacking addition. Being every kid's all-time favorite sandwich spread, it will keep your child filled without grumbling all through the day.
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Peanut Butter is a source of plant-based protein along with healthy fats. It makes a nutritional powerhouse that does well with just anything. It just depends on how well you blend this creamy spread with other things, like apples for one.
#3. Banana Chips:
Yes, banana chips are also an all-time favorite for all age groups. These do not harm and instead help in improving their bowel movements. Just choose baked banana chips as that contain very less oil, so that they can eat as much as they want to.
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#4. Flattened Rice Flakes:
This is a low-cost and wholesome food for children to enjoy. There are several ways for preparing the same, and you just need to prepare them according to your kid's taste buds. You can cook it as a crunchy snack or turn it into a soft breakfast. Flattened rice flakes is a great dish as an eating delight and also for providing the required energy.
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#5. Veggies & Hummus Dip:
Hummus definitely makes those greens more interesting without adding on to the number of the calorie count. Just chop a few veggies like carrots, broccoli, green beans, celery, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, cucumber sticks, and bell peppers, etc. to be taken on any journey.
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Each of these goes well with the hummus dip, which is basically prepared from chickpeas. Just wash the veggies before your kids consume them and let them enjoy the vacation time snacking.
#6. Celery Snacks:
These come in handy when the child craves for something that's sweet as well as crunchy. Here's how you can prepare it - just cut the celery into small logs like shape filled with some peanut butter (or any other nut butter like that of almond or walnut) and topped with a few raisins. They'll definitely love it.
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#7. Granola & Yogurt:
What about some dessert snacks? Prepare a yogurt and granola meal! Take the best yogurt and granola for your kid and get them high on energy until you reach your destination. This is also a good source of calcium.
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Avoid feeding your kids with any processed snacks that might gradually drain their energy and also produce motion sickness. There are a hundred ways to twist and toss a snack. So, choose the one that's best for your child and according to his/her taste.
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