Description
A variety of high-protein snacks perfect for road trips, including energy balls, turkey and cheese roll-ups, roasted chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs, and trail mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- â…“ cup honey
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 10 slices deli turkey breast (nitrate-free)
- 10 cheese sticks or slices
- Mustard or hummus for spreading
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and dried thoroughly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 large eggs
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Water for boiling
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup dried edamame
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for energy balls in a large mixing bowl. Use your hands or a sturdy wooden spoon.
- Mix until everything sticks together when you squeeze a handful. If it’s too dry, add peanut butter one tablespoon at a time.
- Roll into 20 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Then transfer to an airtight container.
- Lay one turkey slice flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin line of mustard or hummus down the center.
- Place one cheese stick at the edge and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Pack in a container with a small ice pack.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chickpeas completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss chickpeas with oil and all seasonings in a bowl. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Don’t crowd them.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes. They’re done when golden and crispy.
- Place eggs in a single layer in a pot. Cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath.
- Peel and pack in a container with paper towels to absorb moisture. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning just before eating.
- Combine all ingredients for trail mix in a large bowl and mix well.
- Portion into 10 small resealable bags or containers (½ cup each).
Notes
These snacks are easy to prepare and great for energy on the go. Consider using different nut butters or proteins for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg