On-The-Go Snacks

Road trips, vacations, beach days, afternoons at the pool… Summer is full of on-the-go activities! If we’re not prepared, hunger will strike in the middle of the fun and if you’re anything like me, that means you’ll start to feel irritable and cranky. That’s unacceptable when we’re supposed to be having a blast and enjoying summer fun!

Today I am teaming up with Blue Diamond to share some of my favorite on-the-go snacks as part of our summer partnership. Below you will find a handful of simple, (mostly) healthy and delicious snacks that can easily be prepared ahead of time and packed in a beach bag or your purse for a tasty grab-and-go snack when you need it most.

• Trail Mix

This snack is always a favorite! It doesn’t require refrigeration and lasts for quite a while without going bad. Playing around with your favorite ingredients is the key to creating your favorite trail mix, but here are a few yummy combinations:

Tropical Trail Mix: Chopped Dried Mango + Unsweetened Coconut Flakes + Blue Diamond Toasted Coconut Almonds or Whole Natural Almonds + Plantain Chips or Banana Chips

Chocolate Lovers’ Trail Mix: Blue Diamond Dark Chocolate Almonds + White Chocolate-Covered Mini Pretzels + Chocolate-Covered Cranberries

Sweet Lovers’ Trail Mix : Kettle Corn + Blue Diamond Butter Toffee Almonds/Whole Natural Almonds/Cinnamon Brown Sugar Almonds/Honey Roasted Almonds + Dried Cranberries + Yogurt-Covered Raisins

• Whole Wheat Tortilla Roll Ups

Smear your favorite nut butter on top of a whole wheat tortilla, add a freshly sliced banana, apple or peach and a sprinkle of cinnamon before rolling it up and taking it to go!

• Dry Roasted Edamame with Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds

If you’re someone who gravitates toward salty, savory snacks, I think this one may be right up your alley. It’s crunchy and satisfying thanks to the protein and healthy fats and the smokehouse almonds add a serious punch of flavor.

• Butterscotch Banana Bread Oatmeal Bites

These bite-size treats are simple to make and do not included any added butter or oil. All of the flavor comes from the banana!

• Fresh Fruit or Carrot Sticks with Almond Butter or a Handful of Nuts

Fruit is nature’s grab-and-go snack! Throwing an apple, a bag of grapes or a banana in your purse with a small baggie of Blue Diamond Whole Natural or Lightly Salted Almonds will allow you to have a healthy snack at your disposal at all times. Slicing an apple or pear ahead of time (squeeze a little lemon juice on the fruit to keep it from browning) and packing it with a bit of your favorite nut butter in a Tupperware container is a great way to have a dip-able snack on hand that tastes great and will leave you satisfied.

• No Bake Granola Bars

These bars are easy to whip up and don’t require the use of an oven – a big-time bonus in the summer! You can easily customize them by using your favorite add-ins! Some of my favorite additions: Coconut flakes, unsweetened dried fruit, chopped Blue Diamond Oven Roasted No Salt Almonds and mini chocolate chips.

• Homemade Granola

By making your own granola, you control the ingredients and can reduce the amount of sugar you might find in store-bought granola. Add homemade granola to your favorite trail mix, sprinkle it on top of a piece of wheat bread topped with a sliced banana and peanut butter or just eat it by the handful! My favorite recipes: Peanut butter granola + Almond butter granola

• Kale Chips

Toss fresh kale in olive oil and your favorite seasonings, bake at 300 degrees until crisp and allow to cool. Place the chips in a baggie and pack ‘em up! Here’s a must-try recipe from my friend Brittany: Spicy and Cheesy Kale Chips

Question of the Morning

• What is your favorite snack to enjoy when you’re on the go?

I’ve always been a fan of trail mix, fresh fruit and almonds.