It's summertime! Time to hit the road! How many people go on road trips and just pull over to the first fast food joint they see when they are hungry? I will admit that we were one of those people. In fact, the only times my kids have ever eaten at McDonald's was on a road trip. We haven't done that in a few years though. Instead, we have either packed all our food and just pulled into a rest area to eat, or if we are going through a larger town or city, we pick out specific restaurants to go to. (We have recently stopped letting the kids eat while we drive based on many recommendations for choking hazard safety.)
So, we pack and stop for breaks (if and) when we need to. And in all honesty, the food we pack isn't that different from what we eat on a regular basis. We do tend to have more packaged options like bars and crackers. And if we know we will be on the road for a meal, we will pack sandwiches in a cooler. We normally also include yogurt pouches (like these or these), fruit, raw veggies, and cheese sticks. Depending on what kind of sandwich is packed, we may pack some nut butter packets to spread on bananas, apples, or crackers. And lastly, if I'm motivated enough before leaving, I will bake some batches of muffins or breakfast breads for the road/vacation.
What are your favorite foods or snacks to pack for road trips?
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