I have this little issue that when hangry strikes it strikes HARD and my Luv tells me I am, ahhhem… I am hard to be around, when this happens, lol! Yeah, yeah – so I try to avoid the crash for all parties involved. I know I am not alone, here! Anyone else?!
The best part about the recipe I share below is that I make it right in my NutriBullet that is more often than not – packed in my suitcase. Priorities, right?! 🤣
Truth be told…
traveling and eating healthy does take some effort & planning. It doesn’t have to be hard, though and I promise, the pay off of increased energy and improved mood is so worth it. You will probably save a little $$ as well not spending it on pricey snacks and feel healthier overall.
Hydration, sleep, exercise and limiting take – out are all helpful tips, especially when on the go and even more so when jumping time zones.
HOW can it be easier??
- Save easy to prep recipes right to an album to your phone in the pic gallery. That way when you are grocery shopping, you have everything you need right with you.
- Carve out 15 – 20 minutes a week, before your trip, vacation, etc., to knock out the prep work
- Keep snacks in mind that don’t require much refrigeration, travel well, are satisfying and are semi – durable. A few of my faves: nut balls (recipe, below), apples, mandarins (obsessed!), hard boiled eggs & carrot sticks.
- Keep a water bottle with you so you can fill on the go. A few tea bags in your bag are awesome to have as well and cost a fraction of the price of cafe prices, just ask for hot water and pay for the cup.
Convenience and time are so important.
Here it is:
Nutballs. Super easy, less than 10 minute prep time.
Make two batches at the beginning of the week & call it done. Nothing fancy, just simple and packed with nutrients. The kids will love them too!
- Handful of cashews & almonds (any variety of nuts will do, I love walnuts & pecans too)
- Unsweetened Coconut
- Dried Tart Cherries or Cranberries
- Chia Seed
- Pitted Dates (Crucial ingredient…this is the “glue” that holds all of the goodness together)
My picture gives you an idea of about how much to use. I literally measure in handfuls and fill to the line on the cup.
Combine all ingredients, pulse together a few times or until it appears like everything has been broken down nicely. You may need to add more dates if the batch is a little powdery, from the the nuts – it should look “chewy” for lack of a better description.
Roll in balls, place in container, refrigerate overnight.
They last all day in a little snack bag or container on the way out the door.
** Have fun with this recipe, make it yours! Add flax seed, dried cranberries, any type of nuts, oats (regular or steel cut, uncooked) a little honey, scoop of almond butter or even dark chocolate morsels for a healthy alternative to satisfy that sweet tooth!
You can absolutely shape them into squares and use parchment paper so they don’t stick — I just don’t have the patience or ummm, square shaping skills needed! Plus, admit it, nutballs is kind of fun to say! 😉
Thanks so much for stopping by for a read, hope it was helpful.
Let me know in the comments if you have a variation of your own or / and if you try this one.
Enjoy!