Car Snacks

Ralph Waldo Emerson would likely be horrified by our appropriation of the phrase, but we'd argue that his oft-cited saying "life is a journey, not a destination" is tailor-made to describe the key difference between a road trip, and a mind-bogglingly long drive. While you'll get to your destination regardless of outlook, why not enjoy the ride? In this spirit, we asked around Sugar HQ, and rounded up our editors' recommendations for road-trip snacks to transform your next grueling drive from dull to delicious.

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No car trip is complete without plenty of snacks to keep you fueled and awake on the open road. If you're feeling ambitious, we've got six homemade versions of snack favorites, but if time isn't on your side, we've also included six store-bought options from brands we know and love.

If hopping on a plane to an exotic destination isn't in the cards for you this Summer, fret not. Road trips (especially to America's top food cities and other culinary destinations, like food festivals) can be just as fun. Even if you can't afford to take a massive vacation, you can still enjoy peak travel season by getting in a car and driving somewhere fun. But as the old adage goes, sometimes the journey is the destination, so if you've ultimately got your sights set on good eats, then don't overlook the ever-important car snacks. Here are 10 road trip foods that are just as appetizing as they are portable and transport resistant.