10 Best Whole30 Travel Foods & Road Trip Snacks

All of the foods listed here are:

• Shelf stable
• TSA friendly (less than 3 fluid oz., if a liquid)
• Lightweight/small in size/backpack appropriate

Chomps Meat Sticks

These handy meat sticks come in a bazillion Whole30 compatible flavors, and they even have kid-sized meat sticks now, too — They call them Chomplings which is just too adorable! I can tell you from experience, my kids LOVE the turkey and Italian flavors.

Chomps are pretty great for whatever traveling you plan to do because they’re lightweight and small in size. I can literally stash 10 of them in my purse and still have plenty of room for other essentials!

Safe Catch Tuna

These bags of tuna are 3 oz. exactly, and don’t require you to have to deal with an oily tin after you’re done eating, which is extremely convenient when you’re on the road. They’re super high quality, and every single fish is tested for mercury to ensure low levels.

I wouldn’t eat tuna on the plane (be a courteous neighbor!) but if you pack a fork, have at it at literally any other time. Best of all, Safe Catch makes a bunch of pre-seasoned flavors to make it extra easy!

I’ve seen other tuna brands that sell individual bags of tuna as well, but Safe Catch is Whole30 Approved, so you can just look for the handy logo on the package. Other tuna companies sneak in weird oils or sugar, and I’ve even seen soy hidden in under the ingredient “broth.”

Epic Provisions Bars

These Epic Provision bars are hearty, substantial bars with really nicely rounded out flavors. They don’t eat a lot like jerky to me, which is nice because I sometimes have a hard time stomaching heavy handed meat sticks. My kids like the Beef & Bacon bar best, and I like the salt and pepper venison flavor best!

RBar Energy

Rbar has some really tasty fruit and nut bars that are Whole30 compatible. They’re so good, in fact, that they might be no breaks or SWYPO for some, so just use good judgement here! I really like that my kids enjoy them as much as I do, so I can keep a few in my purse for whoever’s getting hangry, even my 2 year old!

They’re nice and soft with a little bit of nutty texture, which I much prefer to other bars because I have TMJ and always prefer softer foods. These work great for our family vacations and work trips alike!

RxBar

I think RxBars are a fantastic food for traveling. Both the bars and the nut butters contain egg whites, so you get a little protein in when you eat one– which is helpful on the road when you’re trying to piece together a meal.

Personally, I often have a hard time eating meat bars (especially in the mornings), so I really appreciate the protein factor. They are firm in texture because of the egg whites which can be tough for some, and as a word of warning, they are very sweet and could easily venture into SWYPO or no breaks territory.

That’s It. Fruit Bars

That’s It fruit bars are made from just fruit. My kids and I all really enjoy them, and if you have to avoid nuts they’re also a great option. They’re soft to chew, not too sweet, and extremely lightweight which is fabulous for long trips.

Since fresh fruit isn’t really an option for some of my longer trips, I feel good about getting plenty of quality dried fruits in while I’m on the road.

My favorite fruit bar flavors are the Apple Mango and Apple Cinnamon. There are even mini sizes now available at Costco, which are great for traveling AND healthy lunch boxes! In addition to the fruit bars, they also have compatible dried apple & nut mixes, which are fantastic snacks but I love to use them salad and yogurt toppers too!

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

I have collagen every single day at home (just check out my Frozen Collagen Kombucha Mocktail!), and I totally credit it for keeping my hair and nails strong and healthy. When I’m traveling, these handy little packages are fantastic! They sell a big multi pack of these at some Costcos, too!

True Citrus

It’s so important to stay hydrated when you’re traveling, so I like to travel with a items that make it a little easier. These True Lemon fruit infusions are made with freeze dried fruit. They don’t really sweeten your water, but they infuse it with fruit flavor, and that’s really refreshing and enjoyable.

Starbucks Via

I can’t STAND being without a good cup of coffee in the morning. Maybe it’s a throwback to when I was a barista (which was my least favorite job ever, by the way), or maybe it’s just because I crave creature comforts when I’m away from home. Either way, these Starbucks VIA instant coffees make pretty great cups of coffee. I get them at Costco but they’re widely available at most grocery stores.

Olives & Nuts

Olives and nuts are great sources of fat while you’re on the road. I’ve seen plenty of individual size olives from brands like Mt. Olive and GAEA, and and lots and lots of handy individual packages of nuts. Just be on the lookout for additives, sugar, or incompatible oils.

Baby Food Packets

Get over the fact that you’re eating baby food, and it’s basically just apple sauce in different flavors. Look for step 1 or step 2 baby foods, because they’re usually just fruit or fruit + vegetables. If you’re traveling by air, check to make sure they’re under 3 oz.

Vegetables & Fruits

This might go without saying, but there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that make fantastic travel foods! Depending on the length of your trip, this could be tricky, but for trips under 3 or so days, it’s possible to take some fresh produce along for the ride!

• Best Travel Friendly Produce: Apples, clementines, carrot sticks, celery sticks, snap peas, bell peppers.

I just try to look for things that DON’T weigh a lot (like butternut squash), require cooking (like potatoes), require cooler conditions (like berries) or get smushed up easily (like bananas).