Preparing snacks for airplane travel before getting to the airport is helpful for preparation’s sake, as well as equipping you with nutritious snacks that will keep your adventures pleasant while not grabbing overpriced snacks at the airport.
The scenario
You got up at 4am to arrive at the airport in time for your flight. The line through security was extra long, so you didn’t have time to grab a coffee and breakfast before you had to board your flight. You get to your seat and settle in. As time goes by you start to get hungry. The pretzel pack the flight attendant gave you either didn’t cut it, or you can’t eat gluten in the first place. You wish you had thought ahead to pack something, without depending on the last minute coffee run.
The problem
The truth is, we’ve probably all been in a similar situation.
I don’t know about you, but my idea of vacation is not getting to my destination starving and hangry.
The solution
To solve this is simple. Throw a sustaining snack in your personal item before leaving home.
In the midst of all other packing it can be challenging to come up with something that travels well, tastes good, is satisfying and fits your dietary restrictions (if you have them).
We’ve created a series of snack idea lists covering several dietary labels.
Snack lists
Here are some snack ideas to get you started preparing for your next flight. These are not meant to be exhaustive lists, but kick start you into coming up with ideas that you like and can prepare.
7 Ketogenic snacks for the plane
1. Mixed nuts
2. Cheese sticks
3. Fat bombs
Here are some recipes:
Eating Well 101- Cheesecake Keto Fat Bombs
Perfect Keto- Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bomb
Forget Sugar Friday- Chocolate Peppermint Fat Bomb
4. Coconut oil powder mixed with almond butter
Single serve packets of MCT oil (derived from coconut oil):
5. Jerky or meat stick (I suggest avoiding pepperoni sticks and other smelly dried meats)
Epic bars are one that we like.
6. Keto muffins
Here are some recipes:
Gnom Gnom- Keto Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
7. Keto fat coffee mix
Here are some recipes:
Healthful Pursuit- Keto Rocket Fuel Latte Blocks
Healthful Pursuit- 16 Rocket Fuel Latte Recipes
7 Paleo snacks for the plane
1. Dried fruit
2. Mixed nuts
3. Dark chocolate
One of my favorite sugar-free chocolate bars is Lily’s. Made with stevia sweetener.
4. Cheese sticks
5. Jerky or meat stick (I suggest avoiding pepperoni sticks and other smelly dried meats)
6. Turkey roll-ups
Here is a tasty recipe: Our Paleo Life- Italian Sub Roll-ups
7. Munk Pack snack bars
Our first choice when it comes to low-carb snack bars. These are actually delicious.
7 Gluten-free/dairy-free snacks for the plane
1. Almond/rice / gluten-free crackers and cheese
Almond nut thins are great with cheese.
2. Dried fruit
3. Mixed nuts
4. Hummus and carrots, celery, or crackers
5. Lara bars
6. Nut butter no-bake protein bites
Here are some recipes:
Gluten Free on a Shoestring- Peanut Butter No-bake Gluten Free Energy Bites
Show Me the Yummy- Almond Butter Energy Bites
7. Seaweed snacks
7 Snacks for the plane (for the nonfood sensitive person)
1. Almond butter and jelly sandwich
2. Meat and cheese wrap
Here is a tasty recipe: Our Paleo Life- Italian Sub Roll-ups
3. Bagel and cream cheese
4. Trail mix
Here are some recipes to make your own:
The Healthy Maven- How to Build a Healthy Trail Mix
Fresh Off the Grid- 3 Easy Trail Mixes
5. Energy bars
6. Fruit leather
7. Pretzels and hummus
More on preparing for a vacation
Beginners Guide to Flight Comfort
Travelers Guide to Discounts on Food and Entertainment
Tipping Etiquette: Are you Confident or Confused?
Vacations: To Plan or Not to Plan, That is the Question
