17 recipes for a super delicious road trip
Planning a fun drive? Start at the intersection of tasty and nutritious.
By Erin Quinlan
Last updated February 22, 2023
Whether you’re planning to motor out of town for a weekend getaway or log serious miles on a cross-country trek, the last thing you want to worry about is what to eat. If homemade fare is what you love, check out these ideas for road trip-friendly breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that travel well in a backseat cooler. Then buckle up and let the adventure begin!
Breakfasts to enjoy on the road
Travel-friendly lunches
Ideas for car snacks
1
Chocolate-peanut butter no-bake protein bites
#Easy15 MIN
2
Parmesan-Thyme Popcorn
#Easy5 MIN
1
Cheesy Kale Crisps
#Easy12 MIN
3
Chocolate-Splattered Pretzels
#Easy9 MIN
3
Banana chocolate-chip mini muffins
#Medium20 MIN
6
Bacon Pepper Poppers Snack Lunch (with Peppers, Carrots, Olives, Strawberries, and Chicken Breast)
#Easy25 MIN
3
Sweet-and-Spicy Wasabi Snack Mix
#Easy5 MIN
Erin Quinlan is a freelance journalist in New York City.