4 Protein Bite Healthy Snacks for Travel
Lets face it, it is hard to find healthy snacks at a gas station or cost conscious eats at an airport. So, before setting off on your next big trip try making one of these super infused energy bites for your travels. These 4 recipes are easily modifiable, energy packed, and made with pantry-friendly ingredients that will keep well packed in your bag without refrigeration. The hardest part will be to ration them until you reach your destination!
4 Healthy Snacks for Travel
Coconut Bites
1 C. Coconut Cashews
3 Tbs. Chia Seeds
1 C. Dried Dates
1/2 C. Natural Peanut Butter
1 C. Oatmeal (uncooked)
Optional Topping: Coconut Flakes and Honey
Directions: In a food processor add coconut cashews and chia seeds, blend till it is a fine rice consistency. Add dates, peanut butter, and oatmeal and blend until all ingredients are mixed and stick together. Roll into ball formation, dip top in honey, and then into coconut flakes. Refrigerate for at least an hour for balls to really solidify. Pack balls into a sealed plastic container to avoid squishing and you’re ready to fly!
Will make ~16 Tbs bites.
1 Bite = 18g Carb/4g Pro/5g Fat
Cocoa Peanut Butter Bites
1 C. Almonds
3 Tbs. Chia Seeds
½ C. Oatmeal (uncooked)
2 Tbs. Cacao
½ C. PB2
½ C. Honey
Optional Topping: Cinnamon
Directions: In a food processor mix almonds and chia seeds until rice consistency. Add oatmeal, cacao, PB2, and honey until fully combined and mixture sticks together. Roll into ball formation and sprinkle with cinnamon. Put bites into a sealable container and get hiking!
Will make ~14 Tbs bites.
1 Bite = 7g Carb/18g Pro/6g Fat
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites
1 C. Oatmeal (uncooked)
½ C. Natural Peanut Butter
2 Tbs. Chia Seeds
2 Tbs. Honey
Dark Chocolate Chips as Desired
Directions: In bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until thick. Roll into ball formation. Refrigerate for a few hours for really solid balls. Then bites can be stored in a sealed container, unrefrigerated.
Will make ~14 Tbs bites.
1 Bite = 8g Carb/4g Pro/12g Fat
Cranberry Peanut Butter Bites
½ C. Almonds
1 C Oatmeal (uncooked)
⅓ C. Natural Peanut Butter
⅓ C. Dried Dates
2 Tsp. Honey
½ C. Dried Cranberries or Other Dried Fruit
Directions: In food processor mix almonds until fine rice consistency. Add oatmeal, peanut butter, dates, and honey until mixture becomes thick. Add dried cranberries and pulse a few times until all is evenly combined. Roll into ball formation and enjoy. To travel, put in a sealed solid container. These will keep under almost any conditions.
Will make ~16 Tbs bites.
1 Bite = 9g Carb/3g Pro/4g Fat