Easy Gut-Friendly Road Trip Snacks for Kids

If there’s one thing about road trips with kids that I’m sure of it’s that there will always be a need for snacks. It doesn’t matter if they ate right before you left or how long the trip is, extended periods of time in the car calls for snacks. 

And while it’s easy to toss whatever prepackaged snacks you can find into your bag (convenience is still king!), it pays to keep gut-health in mind. Not to say there can’t be some fun foods -- it’s a road trip after all! But traveling can be hard on your gut, so why not pack some foods that will give it a little love. 

Think foods with fiber, probiotics, prebiotics and low added sugars. Stick to water when it comes to drinks and consider adding Growing Up Prebiotics for a boost!

Gut-friendly road trip snacks

Here is a list of go-to gut-friendly road trip snacks for kids: 

• Dried or freeze-dried fruit 

• Yogurt pouches

• Veggie chips 

• Drinkable yogurt 

• Granola or granola bites

• Whole wheat crackers

• Fruit and veggie pouches

• Fresh fruit -- apples, bananas, clementines 

• Chopped veggies -- carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumbers

• Nut and seed crackers

• Frozen grapes

• Trail mix with nuts and seeds

• Popcorn 

Summary

Choose gut-friendly snacks when packing for your next road trip with kiddos. Think foods with fiber, probiotics, prebiotics and low in added sugar. Choose water as your main beverage.