We’re hittin’ the road with our family a lot during the holidays! We find that a key factor to ensuring smooth travel is to be certain to have a supply of car food. And we always have an eye out for great new additions to our typical snacks for when we’re on the go.
As we’ve discussed before, we try to avoid processed sugars and high fructose corn syrup. So we’re really not into just grabbing a bag of candy and hopping into the car. What can we offer our kiddoes when they want something a little sweet? Well, there are lots of choices! But one that’s most popular for us is Raisins.
Ok, they can make a sticky little mess sometimes, which only proves that those glove box baby wipes are truly useful. But raisins are an awesome natural treat. They are low in fat and high in fiber, with a nice little protein boost as well. Yes, they are also high in sugars. But since these are natural sugars and we offer raisins as a treat, not a staple – we don‘t worry too much about our kiddoes snacking on raisins.
Another thing we like about raisins is that they keep little hands focused and occupied when traveling. Busy hands are a great distraction from the constant wondering of where we are or when we’ll get to our destination. We find that a small box or reusable container of raisins works as a complement to a car bag to keep our Bluey occupied and satisfied during travel. Especially now that he is occasionally riding in the dark and can’t see his familiar visual clues that help him to understand how far he is from home.
What’s a favorite travel snack for your family?