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15 Summer Travel Snacks

By Holly Darnell, RD

July 3, 2024

Summer travel is awesome. Being together with loved ones. Traveling to cool places. Frolicking in the sun and surf. 

What's not fun is when you've been in the car, tent or beach just a little too long … and because of all that activity, your hunger hits like a freight train but you're snack-less! Nooooo!

So do a little travel prep and make up these delicious, power-packed snacks for the road or plane trip. You and your crew will be glad you did. (Heads up that for some of these, an ice pack will come in handy.)

1. Collagen protein bars

Because an increasingly high percentage of people want more collagen in their diet, collagen bar recipes are becoming popular. Look no further than this one that includes nearly a full serving of collagen for each serving.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 178

• Macros: 14 grams of carbs, 10 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein

2. Chocolate protein bar

Want to make your own sports bar? This is your shot and it's easy as can be. These nutrient-dense ingredients blend together very easily and deliver a perfectly balanced chocolate protein bar.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 30 min

• Calories per serving: 204

• Macros: 15 grams of carbs, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein

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3. Chocolate protein candy bars

The average chocolate candy bar is full of inferior ingredients that aren’t good for you. But what if I told you that you can make a homemade chocolate candy bar and that it’ll be more delicious than anything store-bought? And that it’ll include 11 grams of protein per bar? Believe it.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 30 min

• Calories per serving: 373

• Macros: 26 grams of carbs, 27 grams of fat, 11 grams of protein

4. Protein fig bars

These 5-ingredient homemade fig bars require no baking, and they're a healthy, gluten-free treat to take on-the-go.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 194

• Macros: 15 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

5. Carrot cake protein bars

Carrot cake is a delicious dessert but often is too high in sugar and usually bankrupt of protein. Not these carrot cake protein bars, which operate as a perfect snack that you can enjoy when out and about, or before a workout to give you energy.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 266

• Macros: 26 grams of carbs, 16 grams of fat, 14 grams of protein

6. Lemon protein bars

The conventional lemon bar is loaded with sugar and contains very little protein. Here that combo gets flipped on its head but retains the wonderful lemon flavor.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 123

• Macros: 15 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein

7. Chocolate banana muffins

Chocolate, chocolate chips and banana. Three of the most delicious ingredients for a muffin. Along with some other key ingredients, these chocolate banana muffins are relatively low carb and are a great snack any time of day.

• Supplement ingredient: Superfood Cocoa

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 159

• Macros: 10 grams of carbs, 13 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein

8. Banana nut muffins

These muffins taste just like Grandma’s banana nut muffins — but with a serving of collagen. They’re also gluten-free and Paleo.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 202

• Macros: 16 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein

9. Strawberry oatmeal cookies

Bored of oatmeal raisin cookies or want a healthier version? Make up these strawberry oatmeal cookies (or call them simply strawberry cookies) that have the right level of sweetness and ideal texture. They also feature great macros and contain collagen!

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 190

• Macros: 19 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein

10. Oatmeal breakfast cookies

Instead of a carb-heavy, low-protein breakfast, opt for a macronutrient (nearly equal amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates, the healthy kind!) breakfast baked good that you can make yourself.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 420

• Macros: 39 grams of carbs, 26 grams of fat, 20 grams of protein

11. Strawberry coconut energy balls

These strawberry coconut no-bake energy balls are true to their name: Provide energy with its unique blend of healthy carbs and fats, alongside a protein powder that mixes easily and provides performance protein.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 127

• Macros: 9 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein

12. Triple chocolate protein balls

Whip up the latest snack trend: no-bake protein balls. These deliver that perfect blend of carbs, fat and protein and can help you recover from a workout or get you ready for one. They’re also gluten-free, vegan and plant-based.

• Supplement ingredient: Plant Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 117

• Macros: 9 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein

13. Chocolate chip energy balls

No baking required, these healthy energy balls take just five minutes to prepare and only require one bowl. Simply refrigerate and enjoy!

And they're called chocolate chip energy balls for a reason, as they're a perfect macronutrient snack, with a balanced blend of each macronutrient: carbs (16 grams), protein (11 grams) and fats (21 grams).

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 286

• Macros: 16 grams of carbs, 21 grams of fat, 11 grams of protein

14. Almond butter banana protein bars

With only extra healthy ingredients and easy as pie to make, these may be the best protein bar you've every had ... and it's certainly a lot better for you than anything you can pick up at the store.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 206

• Macros: 21 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

15. Protein banana bread

This banana bread recipe keeps all the best parts about banana bread while adding a protein punch. We’ll use almond flour, a lower-carb alternative to all-purpose white flour.

Each slice clocks in at 24 grams of carbs, 19 grams of fat and 10 grams of fat.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 317

• Macros: 24 grams of carbs, 19 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

Recipe developed by Holly Darnell, RD. Holly is a registered dietitian nutritionist who unlocked self-love at the intersection of exceptional food and practical solutions for healthy living. She’s passionate about helping others make simple, positive lifestyle changes on their individual path to healing.