{"id":21891,"date":"2022-11-18T18:24:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T18:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=21891"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:16:08","slug":"skip-chips-5-healthy-snacks-to-survive-the-family-thanksgiving-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/skip-chips-5-healthy-snacks-to-survive-the-family-thanksgiving-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip Chips: 5 Healthy Snacks To Survive The Family Thanksgiving Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkey Day is next week, with this year\u2019s pie-loving holiday predicted to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA began to track 22 years ago. Almost 49 million people are expected to travel by car.\u00a0Meanwhile, travel by air is up nearly 8% compared to last year, with 4.5 million Americans flying to their Thanksgiving destinations in 2022.<\/p>\n

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Thanksgiving car travel stays 2.5% below 2019 pre-pandemic levels<\/h2>\n

Another discovery, AAA reports travel by other transportation modes is ramping up. More than 1.4 million travelers are going out of town for Turkey Day by bus, train, or cruise ship. That\u2019s more than 23% from 2021 and 96% of the 2019 pre-pandemic.\u00a0Plus, predicts 54.6 million people will venture out 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving weekend. A 1.5% hike over 2021!<\/h3>\n

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Skip the road trip food chains for a calmer drive<\/h5>\n

Are you drivingto visit family or enjoy a much-needed Friendsgiving? Skip the gas station snacks on your way there! Chips, cookies, and sugary sodas won\u2019t do much for your focus and energy, especially if you\u2019ve got several hours on the road and even more so if kids are in tow. You don\u2019t want them hyperactive while they\u2019re confined and buckled up. Go for nutritious, easy-to-eat snacks and healthier alternatives, such as organic beef jerky you can buy at your local grocery store for less preservatives and protein.<\/p>\n

2005 and 2019 have been the busiest years for Thanksgiving travel, says AAA<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Hard-boiled eggs: nutritious and easy to clean up<\/h5>\n

Hard boiled eggs are another great snack for a longer drive. You can prepare the night before, store in small containers and even add some celery sticks or carrots, with a side of avocado spread or hummus. These compact to-snacks are a hit with younger children, keeping them busy in their car seats, eating, dipping, and crunching. Just have a few wet wipes with you or napkins for a quick clean up when done.<\/p>\n

String cheese can be a lot of fun<\/h5>\n

And not only for the little ones! Plus, it\u2019s a delicious way to get your protein, fat, and carbs mix. Add a few slices of crisp apples or carrots and almonds and you\u2019re good to go. Put it all in snack bags for an easy-to reach alternative to any breakfast sandwich you may be tempted to buy on your Thanksgiving drive!
\nSEE ALSO: DRIVING SAFETY GUIDE FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVERS<\/a><\/p>\n

If the little ones crave something sweet, try dry fruit or applesauce in to-go pouches<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Nut butter and banana sandwich<\/h5>\n

PB without the J pre-made sandwiches, if no one on the drive is allergic to peanuts. You can try almond butter, sunflower seeds butter, even walnut butter. You can even make your own with all your family\u2019s favorite nuts. Throw it all in a blender or food processor until creamy. You can add a little honey for some sweetness or pure vanilla extract too. PB without jelly sandwiches are easy to pack and store too. Just make as many as you need, put them back into the bag the sliced bread came in, tie it up and done.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget the water bottles<\/h5>\n

Everyone needs to stay hydrated along the way. Aside from good ol\u2019 H20, you can pack the family\u2019s water bottles with homemade iced tea or fruit-infused water by adding fresh strawberries or orange slices. If you prefer a more refreshing flavor, try adding mint or lemon juice. Low-sugar juice boxes for the kids is always a nice treat too.<\/p>\n

No long drive is complete without paper towels, wipes, hand sanitizer, plastic utensils, and trash bags<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Happy and healthy Thanksgiving!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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