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Paleo Snacks on the Go

Quick, Easy and Healthy Paleo Snacks

A majority of people who follow the paleo diet and lifestyle are active and busy. They need healthy snacks that they can take with them and eat on the go.

Not only do they want nutritious food, but they also want to eat things that provide energy and satisfy their hunger. That, on top of being easy to transport and prepare makes this a tall order – or does it?

Of course, that’s where paleo protein bars come in handy. They are full of energy-boosting nutrition, are satiating because they have lots of nuts and/or protein and require no refrigeration, cooking or meal prep.

But that doesn’t mean that you are stuck eating protein bars after every workout or whenever you need a quick meal. There are several other simple options that give you some nice variety and keep your meals from getting dull and boring.

Mixed Nuts & Seeds

This may seem obvious, but instead of picking up a bag of almonds at the grocery checkout line, get a variety of unusual nuts and seeds to create your own unique mix. You may also want to add seasonings or spices to make your snack interesting.

Jerky

I like this snack because it can last a long time and does not need refrigeration. It’s nice to have in the car or briefcase for when you need it. Sometimes my appetite acts up when I’m not truly hungry – the intense flavor of meat jerky can solve that issue.

Pickles

I’m a fan of pickled foods, and I like to have these on hand at home for an occasional snack. For any salt fiends like me, this can prove to be a big winner. They can also travel well in a plastic container.

Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables

If you have a food dehydrator, you can make your own snacks on a regular basis. You can also buy dehydrated or freeze dried snacks at the store or order them online.

Whether you need a sweet fix or crunchy fix, these snacks can work wonders – and they are super simple. Just make sure that the dried fruits you get don’t have added sugar or other stuff.

Almond Butter (or other nut butters)

The nice thing about nut butter is that you can eat them with a variety of different foods (ie celery, apples, carrots, etc..) This keeps your snacks from getting boring, and it can be a convenient way to get your sweet fix along with some healthy fat without going out and buying a cake.

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Paleo Jerky Trail Mix?

Now you don’t have to decide. Get a bunch of great snacks mixed all into one! And get them pre-packaged into travel-ready packages that you can easily take with you without having to cook, prep or refrigerate.

Paleo Trail Mix with Jerky are great for hikes, camping trips, long road trips, mid afternoon snacks, healthy treats for kids and more.

The Macronutrient Run Down:

This high fat paleo snack contains a good amount of protein and fiber as well. Therefore, it will keep you full while hiking or traveling on the road.

Whereas some people look for lower calorie snacks, this higher calorie, nutrient dense trail mix provides more nutrition for your money. Plus, it takes up less space in your travel bag or backpack.

The 12-pack comes out to costing less than $4 per snack. On one hand, these trail mix packs cost more than your average paleo protein bar. On the other hand, their higher caloric content (with meat) may qualify them as a small meal. In this case, they look cheap. =)

Ingredients in Jerky Trail Mix:

Beef, water, brown sugar, spices celery powder, sea salt, dried blueberries (blueberries, raw cane sugar, sunflower oil), raw almonds, raw walnuts and raw pecans.

What About the Sugar?

These bars contain brown sugar and raw cane sugar listed under the ingredients. However, the amount of sugar per serving is minimal. At this amount, I consider it a good sweet tooth fix (if you want one). Plus, it can prevent snackers from eating other detrimental unhealthy snacks…

What I Like:

I also like the fact that these snack packs have bite-sized pieces of jerky. This can give people their beef jerky fix without having to buy the more expensive bags of dried meat. If you want an easy-to-eat snack that is not a paleo bar, you may like this. You can get your crunch, your chew, your sweet, salty and spicy all in one.

What I Don’t Like:

These mixes do contain sunflower oil. Not only is this seed oil not considered paleo-friendly, it is not healthy either. That said, each pack contains only a minimal amount per serving.

4 Paleo Snacks for Kids

Easy Paleo Snacks that Kids will Actually Eat

Most parents will agree that it can be challenging to get kids to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Trying to stick to a certain diet plan like paleo foods can make it even more difficult.

However, if you can get kids used to eating wholesome foods, the task becomes a lot easier. Snack foods can often be a good place to start – maybe because they don’t look like a plate full of spinach.

Packaged snacks are fun for kids because they are fun to open and resemble a package with a gift inside. Of course, they are easy to transport and convenient to have around when you need them, which of course is a bonus for parents as well.

That’s why I think snack bars make the perfect paleo snacks for kids. You can buy snack bars that are organic, gluten free and sugar free – but they provide lots of healthy nutrition for growing kids and they are filling.

The fact that they are individually-wrapped in fun packages means that parents have to fight less to get their kids to eat nutritiously. After a while, kids learn to like and appreciate the flavors and textures of whole foods and meals simply become easier.

The problem is that paleo snacks for children are not easily found in your local grocery store. The way to get them is online – and finding a good selection can be challenging as well. Here are a few good ones:

Paleo Snacks for Kids:

Kate Evans Scott, author of Paleo Kid Snacks, says that in addition to avoiding sugary foods, eating snacks with the Xylitol natural sweetener can help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Make sure you look for the bark-based Xylitol rather than the one made from corn.