Road Trip Snacks

Brad Brownell ranks snacks for long road trips based on ease of handling and nutrition.

Worst Snack: Pizza

Pizza is a meal, not a snack, and causes messes when eating on the road.

“Pizza isn't a snack. It's a meal, duh!”

Worst Snack: Fruit

Berries and grapes drop and stain seats while eating on the road.

Worst Snack: Yogurt

Yogurt in tubes or cups causes messes and stains vintage cars.

“Imagine dropping some into the thick pile carpet of your vintage Rolls-Royce”

Worst Snack: Peanuts

Peanuts require shelling and cracking, taking both hands while driving.

“You want to deal with cracking and shelling peanuts, a task that typically requires both hands”

Worst Snack: Chips

Chips are greasy and cause flavor dust to spread in cars.

“Chips are common, but they're so greasy and flavor dust gets everywhere”

Best Snack: Jerky

Jerky is the undisputed champion of road trip snacks, including plant-based options.

“Jerky is the undisputed champion of road trip snacks”