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One thing about us is that we live for a good airplane snack. For years we would always opt for a quick stop at Chick-fil-a or a muffin and latte at Starbucks before hopping on the plane. We’re happy to say that many of our eating habits have changed since then, and while we still crave a good airport treat every now and then, we always pack our own healthy snacks, too.
There are so many “healthy” snack options out there, and we’ve tried a ton of them (many of them aren’t our forte). However, the snacks we do take on the plane are delicious and nutritious. Today, we’re sharing the healthy airplane snacks we swear by — plus, a couple of travel essentials to keep them neat and tidy in your carry-on bag.
Airplane Snack Essentials
4-Pack Snack Containers
b.box Snack Box
12 Healthy Airplane Snacks We Swear By
1. David Protein Bars
David protein bars have become our new favorite airplane snack. There are so many delicious flavors to choose from — Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Birthday Cake Batter are our favorites.
One thing we can’t stand about protein bars is the super protein-y flavor that comes with them. These do not have that overpowering flavor, and they taste like you’re eating a really luxe, healthy candy bar.
David Protein Bar: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
David Protein Bar: Cake Batter
2. Yogurt, Berries & Granola
Our tried and true snack is a yogurt bowl. Making this feasible to bring onto the plane is actually super easy to do. Our packing hack is to bring a small container of berries with a snack bag of your favorite granola (Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Chip Granola is our favorite).
After getting settled in your terminal of the airport, the nearest grab and go store should have a healthy yogurt option (we always go for Sieges Vanilla Yogurt). Once you’re on the plane, you can assemble the snack bowl in the contianer you packed.
Siggi’s Vanilla Yogurt
Blueberries
Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola
Original Ancient Grain Granola
3. Trail Mix
Trail mix is such an easy and delicious snack to pack. Our dad flew international flights for years and swore by his favorite Trader Joe’s trail mix. He has since gotten us hooked on it, too.
Whether you make your own or buy a package to throw in your carry on bag, it’s such a simple snack you don’t have to think a lot about.
Monster Trail Mix
Coco Nuts Trail Mix
4. Siete Potato Chips
We love a salty snack on a plane. Sometimes we get a bit nauseous and ginger ale and a super salty snack always makes us feel so much better. Siete chips are so delicious and are a healthier alternative to a basic potato chip, because they are cooked in avocado oil.
We love the salt and vinegar flavor, but there are also a few other delicious choices like BBQ, Queso, Chile Lime and Sea Salt.
Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
Queso Potato Chips
5. Catalina Crunch
Catalina Crunch cereal and snack mix is a keto-friendly snack we have recently become obsessed with. There are so many flavors to choose from, and it’s a great snack to throw in your bag when hunger strikes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal
Cheesy Cheddar Snack Mix
6. Protein Energy Bites
Protein energy bites are snacks we make ahead of our travel day. They take minutes to make and are super easy to transport in a small container. A couple of them are super filling and perfect for a short plane ride.
Make our Birthday Cake Protein Bites for your next trip!
7. Almond Butter & Apricot Jelly Sandwich
You can never go wrong with an almond butter and jelly sandwich. It’s a no-fuss snack to take on the plane. You could even go the more classic route of peanut butter spread, but we love the taste of almond butter and apricot jelly on a couple of slices of sourdough.
8. Dried Mango
Trader Joe’s dried mango is the best, and it’s one of our favorite everyday snacks, but it’s also easy to pack in your carry-on for the plane.
Dried Mango
9. Carrots & Hummus
Airplanes can get dry and stuffy, so having a hydrating snack is a must. Carrots and hummus is a delicious snack you can pack and add to your bag.
Baby Carrots
Hummus Singles
10. White Cheddar Popcorn
We’re a sucker for white cheddar popcorn. It’s a staple snack, and it’s an even better healthy airplane snack to pack because it adds virtually no weight to your bag.
White Cheddar Popcorn
White Cheddar Protein Popcorn
11. Chomps Sticks
If you’re looking for a healthy, protein-packed snack, chomp sticks are amazing. We love the turkey and beef sticks, and you can most likely find these at the airport too.
Chomps Original Beef Sticks
Chomps Turkey Sticks
12. Dark Chocolate
We never make it on the plane without a little sweet treat. A Hu dark chocolate bar is always on hand. You can find them at your local Whole Foods, and there are multiple flavors, so you can choose the one you prefer.
Hu Kitchen Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate
