Healthy Travel Snacks for the holidays
By Liana Werner-Gray
This is a sponsored blog.
With holiday travel season upon us, having healthy, easy-to-pack snacks can make all the difference for staying energized and satisfied on the go. SunButter is the perfect base for quick, allergy-friendly snacks that are filling, delicious, and portable—ideal for road trips, flights, or family gatherings. Here are some simple, nutritious snacks to keep you fueled on any travel adventure!
1. No-Bake Gluten-Free Granola Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients:
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Line 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In large bowl, combine sunflower butter, vanilla extract, honey, protein powder and salt until fully incorporated. Mix in flour, oats, cranberries and chocolate chips until well combined.
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Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
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Spoon mixture into prepared pan, pressing down with spoon to make sure mixture gets into the corners and edges of pan. Smooth out top.
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Refrigerate at least one hour.
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To serve, slice into 8 bars.
2. Dried Fruit and SunButter travel pack
So simple and easy just a bag of organic dried Fruit and Sunbutter! Creating a wholesome, allergy-friendly treat that’s great for travel.
Ingredients:
- Organic SunButter On the Go pack
- Dried fruit personally I love Mango
Actions:
- Grab a SunButter On The Go pack, knead it well before opening, then squeeze it onto dried mango for a delicious snack!
3. SunButter-Stuffed Dates
These naturally sweet treats are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth while traveling. With SunButter as a filling, they’re high in fiber and provide a good mix of carbohydrates and protein.
Ingredients:
- 8-10 Medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup SunButter
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut or chopped nuts
Actions:
- Slice each date down the middle and remove the pit if it’s not already pitted.
- Fill each date with about a teaspoon of SunButter.
- For a little extra texture, dip in shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
- Pack them in a small container or bag for a snack that’s as delicious as it is portable!
4. Vegan Pumpkin & Sunflower Butter Fudge
With cooler temps come cravings for warm spices and the star of the season: pumpkin. Here, fudge gets an autumn twist and a healthy refresh with pumpkin purée, sunflower butter (nut free!) and seasonal flavors of cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.
Prep Time 10 minutes
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Line baking dish with parchment paper.
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In medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together all ingredients for 3-5 minutes until mixture warms and combines.
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Pour into 10×7-in. baking dish and smooth evenly.
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Freeze 2 hours.
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Sprinkle salt flakes over fudge.
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Cut into squares. Serve chilled. Store in refrigerator.
5. Soft-Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
When days get shorter, thoughts turn to cozy comforts. These cookies deliciously fit that bill. They bake up soft, pillowy and filled with the warm flavors of pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, apple and vanilla. What’s more comforting still is they’re gluten-free and supply good healthy fats and protein.
Total Time 25 minutes
Actions:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and flax meal until well combined.
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In large bowl, using spoon or electric mixer on low speed, mix together butter, pumpkin, coconut sugar, apple sauce, maple syrup, SunButter, egg and vanilla.
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Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir or beat on low speed until thick, creamy batter forms.
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Use spoon to stir in dry oats, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds.
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Drop 2 Tbsp. batter for each cookie onto baking sheet.
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Bake 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Tips for Traveling with SunButter Snacks
- Use Reusable Containers: Store snacks in reusable containers or silicone bags to keep them fresh and easy to access.
- Single-Serve SunButter Packs: SunButter single-serve packs are perfect for dipping fruit, veggies, or crackers without the need for a full jar.
- Keep Cool if Needed: If traveling to a warm destination, consider using a small cooler bag to keep everything fresh.
These SunButter snack ideas will keep you energized, nourished, and ready to enjoy your holiday travels to the fullest. Happy snacking, and safe travels!
