Road Trip Snacks

BY KAITLYN DICKIE

Summer’s here, and there is no better way to embrace the warmer weather than road-tripping!

One of my favourite things to do is travel; I have been enjoying exploring and adventuring in my own backyard over the last year. I feel so fortunate to live in beautiful British Columbia, where I can go hiking and camping, and spend many of my summer nights in a tent on a mountain somewhere. When I am not in nature, I love being in the kitchen creating new recipes or

“veganizing” recipes from my mom or my

Grandma’s old cookbooks. With that passion and my love for good food, I started a blog and an Instagram account where I share my adventures and delicious plant-based recipes, cruelty-free favourites, zero-waste tips, and ethical products.

Today, I’m combining my two loves: travel and vegan food and bringing you my list of ultimate summer road trip snacks! This week I’m heading out with some of my friends on a week-long trip to Tofino, and I can’t leave without stocking up on my favourites from Nature’s Fare Markets. So, whether you’re heading out on a long road trip or a grueling hike, here are my faves to keep you fueled no matter what your summer adventure has in store.

KAITLYN DICKIE What lights my fire? Pizza, vegan desserts, the mountains and the ocean! I love sharing tips and tricks on how to live a more kind-to-the-earth lifestyle so that we can enjoy our planet for decades to come. It’s not that hard, I promise! Come hang out with me on Instagram where I post everyday alternatives you can choose starting today!

Salty

Sweet

If you’re in need of something sweet or an energizing pick-me-up, you simply can’t go wrong with Oasis Date organic coconut date rolls or Endangered Species vegan dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds. If you are looking for a crowd-pleaser, you can’t go wrong with a bag of NoochPop popcorn or Que Pasa grain-free tortilla chips.

SharEable

Energizing

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I recently discovered my love for oat milk lattes, and yes, I found the perfect oat milk latte in a can from Two Bears. It’s perfect for packing in your cooler to crack open whenever you need an added boost of energy. When you’re headed out on a long road trip with a car full of people, there’s nothing better than bringing a handful of easy shareable snacks. My favourites are the Mid-Day Squares. I love sharing these with friends; they come with two bars and are so filling. Another great shareable option is crackers and vegan cheese. You can’t go wrong with Eve’s Crackers (a female-owned and operated company from Squamish, BC) paired with Earth Island cheddar slices.

Fresh

Before we head out on the road, I always make a pit-stop at Nature’s Fare to grab a few items from their Bistro. My all-time favourites are the Chili Lime Sweet Potato Salad and Vegan Caesar Salad. They also have a wide range of pre-made sandwiches with vegan and gluten-free options. Of course, there’s nothing better than finding a perfect spot on the way with a gorgeous view to pull out something fresh to snack on!

These are my go-to snacks for any summer activity and you bet they are already packedup and ready for our road trip to Tofino.