Filling Snacks to Keep in Your Work Car

Making a living behind the wheel doesn’t mean you always have to pull into the nearest drive-thru when you get hungry. We love a quick burger as much as anyone, but there are options out there that are more satisfying—and healthier, too.

There are tons of convenient snack options to consider, most of which take little, if any, time to prep. Whether you’re a mail carrier, traveling sales superstar, taxi driver, truck driver or any other kind of pro driver, you’re in the right place for ideas for tasty snacks for your work car.

What to Look for in a Car Snack

The perfect work vehicle snack has to be convenient, full of flavor and easy to eat without making a mess. Some additional things to look for when you’re planning what snacks to bring in your car include:

• Nonperishable: Look for foods that can stay in your vehicle, even if you have to park and go to a meeting for a few hours on a warm or cold day.
• Packaging: Work car snacks should be easy to open and come in a size that you can manage without spilling.
• Filling: Snacks should be substantial enough to make you feel satisfied and help keep your energy up so you can perform your job to the best of your ability. 

Our Top Snacks for Your Work Car

Now that you know what to look for in snacks for your work car, here’s our list of delicious possibilities.

Lorissa’s Kitchen Meat Snacks

You know we had to start this list here. Meat snacks are tailor-made to ride along in your work vehicle. Whether you choose meat sticks or meat strips, the end result is the same: You’re choosing a portable snack that offers a punch of protein to keep your wheels rolling. 

A variety of flavors means you can switch up your meat snacking throughout the week. A jalapeño beef stick puts a little zing into your day. Feeling sweet on the way to your next meeting? Tender cuts of ginger teriyaki chicken breast are right there in the passenger’s seat. There’s no wrong choice.

Plus, all of our meat snack options are conveniently sized and packaged to make them easy to eat in the car. Tasty and convenient? Yes, indeed, Lorissa’s Kitchen meat snacks are tailor-made for car duty. 

Trail Mix Pouches

Not in the mood for meat? Trail mix is another great snack to stow away in your work car. Trail mix offers a captivating blend of flavors and textures to satisfy you when you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty, chewy or crunchy. 

There are many different trail mixes to choose from. Try different blends from different stores and you’ll find a few you love. 

One tip: Don’t forget it can get a little warm in your car if you’re parked outside for a while, so it might be best to skip the trail mixes that include chocolate. (Unless you don’t mind getting your steering wheel a little chocolatey.)

Seaweed Snacks

Here’s an option you may not have thought of. Seaweed has been a staple food for centuries in Asian and Pacific cuisines. Seaweed snacks are generally low in calories and, depending on what type of seaweed they’re made of, they can deliver some fiber and other minerals, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. 

There are different flavors like sea salt, sesame, Maui onion and many more. Experiment to find the perfect seaweed snack for your palate.

You can buy seaweed at most large grocery stores these days, so as you’re traveling you can always make a pit stop to pick some up. Look for seaweed snacks that come in a resealable bag to maximize freshness and convenience. 

Protein Bars

Individually wrapped and perfectly sized, protein bars are a no-brainer as a work car snack. And there are plenty of options, ranging from workout-oriented protein bars with just a gram or two of sugar all the way to more decadent bars. 

Since we’re talking about work-time snacking for people who drive a lot, we’d shy away from the more sugary protein bars. You want your snacks to keep you energized for the long-haul, not just a short-term burst.

Granola Bars

Granola bars are another individually wrapped, handy-sized snack for your work car. Grocery and convenience stores up and down the road have shelves packed with granola bar flavors to choose from. 

If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll easily find granola bars with chocolate, honey or dried fruits. And for your more savory moods, there’s a growing selection of granola bars packed with seeds and nuts. 

Pistachios

If you don’t mind spending an extra few bucks, consider shelling out some cash for a bag of pistachios. Speaking of shelling out, make sure you buy the pistachios that are already shelled. You don’t want to be driving and trying to remove pistachio shells at the same time!

You can buy pistachios in a large resealable bag or in pre-packaged snack-size bags. And you can get them in many different flavors spanning spicy, sweet and salty. Pistachios are a great meatless alternative, too. 

Nut Butter and Crackers

Crackers sandwiched around peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter or any other nut butter can be a great work car snack. These days you can find different options in convenient snack packs for added convenience. 

Nut butters offer a flavorful punch plus they can help keep you feeling full so you don’t overindulge throughout the day.

Popcorn

Popcorn is the classic snack that seems to work anywhere, including in your work car. Regular, cheese, caramel and many other flavors mean you can switch up your snacking. 

Let Lorissa’s Kitchen Help Keep You Fueled

We hope all these handy snacking options have you excited to hit the road for work. If you’re looking to bring some meat snacks along for the ride, Lorissa’s Kitchen is here to help. 

We’ve got a variety of snacks for your work car that come in both in savory and sweet flavors to help keep you fueled up. Check out our store and find your new favorites!