The Best Healthy Snacks to Pack for a Long Flight

By Dobrina Zhekova
September 11, 2018
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Eating healthy while traveling is no easy task. If you’ve ever found yourself at an airport ordering a burger for breakfast when a cup of oatmeal is what you would normally have, you know what we mean.

And once you board the plane, it gets even more challenging. First of all, airlines (especially low-cost ones) overcharge you for pretty much every item on the food and drinks menu. And even if you don’t mind paying up for a sandwich, you can never be sure how or when it was made.

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Thanks to the Internet, though, there’s a very easy (and much cheaper) solution to this problem — buy your favorite healthy snacks in bulk and grab a couple of packs from your kitchen cabinet on your way out to the airport.

Even food that is considered liquid, such as hummus or another veggie dip, is available in TSA-friendly portions (smaller than 3.4 ounces) so you can enjoy it with a pack of pita chips on board.

And if you have a sweet tooth, grab a chocolate-covered protein bar or a pack of raw coconut macaroons and, we promise, you won’t so much as glance at an airline menu ever again.

Here are 19 healthy and delicious snacks that are perfect for your next long flight.
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Sahale Snacks All Natural Nut Blends Variety Pack

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These non-GMO, gluten-free, U.S.-made nut blends come in a variety of delicious flavors such as Mango Tango Almond Mix, Raspberry Crumble Cashew Mix, and Honey and Sea Salt.

To buy: amazon.com, $25/12 packs

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Skinny Pop Popcorn 100-calorie Variety Pack

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We don’t have to tell you that this is the perfect low-calorie snack to munch on while watching a movie on board.

To buy: amazon.com, $15/10 packs

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Patagonia Provisions Organic Savory Seeds

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This just-released snack from Patagonia adds tons of flavor to a mixture of hemp seeds, lentils, and toasted buckwheat for a quick crunch that's gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO project verified. We're big fans of the Classic Barbecue.

To buy: patagonia.com, $30 for a 12-count variety pack

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Imperial Nuts Energy Blend Snack Packs

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This healthy blend of almonds, pecans, walnuts, honey-roasted peanuts, and honey-roasted sesame sticks is filling and is a total energy-booster.

To buy: amazon.com, $26/18 packs

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LivBar Nutrition Health Food Bars

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Skip the unhealthy chocolate bar from the airport newsstand and opt for this high-protein, gluten-, corn-, and lactose-free bar made in Oregon from organic seeds, fruit, and spices.

To buy: amazon.com, $29/12 packs

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Ultimate Healthy Bar Snacks Variety Pack Sampler

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This enormous 50-pack sampler includes your favorite healthy snacks such as Kashi bars, Quaker Chewy bars, Natures Fig bars, and Fiber One bars, among many others.

To buy: amazon.com, $36/50 packs

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TERRA Vegetable Chips

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TERRA’s chips are made from a seasonal mix of root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, yucca, and parsnip, and a bag is only 150 calories.

To buy: amazon.com, $18/24 packs

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Bare Natural Apple Chips

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Made with only two ingredients (fuji apples and cinnamon), this is the healthiest bag of chips around.

To buy: amazon.com, $25/24 packs

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Veggicopia Dips, Variety Pack and Stacy’s Pita Chips

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Veggicopia’s single serving cups come in three varieties (edamame dip, original hummus, and roasted red pepper hummus) that you can enjoy with a bag of Stacy’s pita chips for the perfect on-the-go Mediterranean snack.

To buy: amazon.com, $18/12 packs; amazon.com, $30/24 packs

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Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips

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This is basically a superfood snack — it’s made from fresh kale that’s been seasoned with a blend of organic vegetables, seeds, juices, herbs, and spices.

To buy: amazon.com, $21/4 packs

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Biena Roasted Chickpea Snacks

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Chickpeas are rich in nutrients likes protein and fiber that promote weight loss.

To buy: amazon.com, $22/10 packs

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UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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If you have a sweet tooth, opt for these dark chocolate peanut butter cups. They have only 80 calories and five grams of sugar per cup, which compared to Reese’s 105 calories and almost 10 grams of sugar is a small price to pay to satisfy your craving.

To buy: amazon.com, $27/6 packs

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Justin's Nut Butter Natural Classic Almond Butter

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Almond butter is healthier than peanut butter because it has slightly more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Squeeze it on a rice cracker or on a slice of apple and you won’t get hungry until it’s time for dinner.

To buy: amazon.com, $33/30 packs

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Roasted Seaweed Snack Strips

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We recommend bringing a couple of those packs with you because they are highly addictive (and thankfully low on calories).

To buy: amazon.com, $18/24 packs

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Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal

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While not necessarily a snack, these individual cups of oatmeal are the perfect breakfast option if you’re getting on an early flight.

To buy: amazon.com, $16/12 cups

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Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame

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Edamame beans are a great savory snack rich in protein.

To buy: amazon.com, $13/12 packs

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Emmy's 2 oz. Lemon Ginger Macaroons

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These raw, vegan, and gluten-free macaroons are equal parts sweet, spiced, and delicious. 

To buy: amazon.com, $27/12 packs

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Mario Camacho Brineless Pouch Olives

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These green olives are the perfect match for a glass of white wine before taking a nap on board.

To buy: amazon.com, $15/12 packs

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Splitz Original Crunchy Split Pea Crisp Snacks

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Rich in vitamin B-1, folate, fiber, and protein, yellow split peas help decrease blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

To buy: amazon.com, $30/16 packs

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