7 Snack ideas to carry with you (without needing a fridge)
Sometimes big days between locations calls for lots of on-hand snacks, but little travel space (and no fridge!). Here are 7 snack ideas for your next day out (aka tomorrow).
1. Mixed Nuts (and dried fruit)
A handful of unsalted almonds, walnuts, or mixed nuts provide protein, healthy fats - and are very portable! Add dried apricots, raisins, or cranberries for natural sugars and fiber.
3. Rice Cakes with Nut Butter
Rice cakes are so convenient and paired with almond butter or peanut butter are a convenient and quick source of carbs, protein, and fats! That will keep you energized and focused!
4. Whole Fruit
Apples, bananas, oranges, pears and mandarins are great, easy options that don’t require a fridge and provide fiber and essential vitamins. We also love shoving a little container of strawberries or blueberries in our bag. Ideal to eat at room temperature? No. Still delicious? Yes. Add a protein bar or peanut butter sandwich for added carbs and protein!
5. Popcorn
Air-popped popcorn is a great whole grain snack for fiber, and carries easily - as you already know, you can purchase little snack bags - or make your own! If you’re using a snap lock bag, try to keep it for a few days before discarding - popcorn isn’t messy so you can help the planet a little more by reusing the same storage.
6. Hummus and veggies sticks
Ideally you’d keep your hummus in a fridge but if you’re in Melbourne winter, it will be a-okay in your bag! Carrot and cucumber sticks are our faves.
7. Chia Seed Wrap roll up
Okay so I don’t have a photo of this but it’s definitely my favourite! I had this pretty much every day while living in San Francisco a few years ago and it was always so easy, so convenient, and lasted all day in my bag.
Get a normal, plain wrap and spread your favourite nut butter over it, then sprinkle with chia seeds and roll it up so it’s easy to pick up (and not messy to touch like the above!) then wrap it in cling wrap (or a container if you’re plastic free) and you’re good to go!
Having a mix of snacks on hand means you have a good balance of nutrients to keep you satisfied between meals, and you won’t get hangry if rehearsals run over into lunch! But remember: having multiple snacks (or iced coffees) does not replace a meal: your mind, muscles, and whole being need energy to function.
Make sure to pack your faves and keep some spares in your car or bag so you’re always covered and feeling energized!
Let us know if you’d like more easy meal or snack ideas (or better yet, a referral to some great, local dietitians who specialize in performance coaching!) - we’d love to chat with you!
In the meantime, have fun getting creative with some different snack ideas!
Xx
