Best Road Trip Snacks

Good food is an essential part of any long road trip. Having a few sweets in the car is a great way to pass the time when it is a long haul between destinations. If you’re looking to prepare some road trip snacks for your drive, here are a few of VroomVroomVroom‘s favourite simple treats that you can make yourself at home.

Veggie Chips

This is an easy-to-make snack, that is easy to pack for a road trip. Sweet potatoes work best, but feel free to use your favourite vegetable. You’ll have them ready to go in no time, with the chips only needing 30 minutes of preparation.

What You’ll Need: Sweet potatoes, olive oil and sea salt.

Apple pie popcorn

While the apple pie itself may be an impractical food to take on the road, you can still experience all of the flavour in a bite-sized portion.

What You’ll Need: Popcorn, cinnamon, apple pie spice and vanilla.

Pretzel bites

Make these delicious treats from scratch, and enjoy them as a side of the road treat.

What You’ll Need: Yeast, sugar, flour, salt, eggs and butter.

Peanut butter cookies

This delicious snack will give you a much-needed sugar hit on long drives. They’re easy to make, and easy to pack for the road.

What You’ll Need: Butter, crunchy peanut butter, caster sugar, eggs, plain flour, bicarbonate soda, cocoa powder and unsalted peanuts

Espresso brownies

Need caffeine to keep you alert on the road? Driving long distances can be exhausting, so its good to have some snacks to boost your energy levels. Try making a delicious espresso brownie.

What You’ll Need: Walnuts, almonds, cocoa powder, coffee and vanilla extract.

Do you have any ideas for a great road trip snack?