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Home >> Travel >> Easy Snack Ideas for the Plane

Easy Snack Ideas for the Plane

Published: Jan 21, 2016 · Modified: May 28, 2019 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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Traveling with kids is always an adventure! Depending on the day, it could be smooth sailing or delay after delay. The key to going with the travel flow is to always be prepared.

One of the most important things to bring when flying with children is snacks. I know from experience that you can't rely on what's available at the airport, not to mention how terribly overpriced the food is. Instead, I like to take along a chilled sandwich box with some of my daughter's favorite snacks for the plane ride.

Here are three of our favorite easy snack ideas for the plane:

Meat, Cheese and Fruit Plate

My daughter's all-time favorite snack for traveling is a meat, cheese and fruit plate. This mimics pricier options usually sold inflight, with kid-approved items. On our most recent trip to the Bahamas, I packed a snack box with sliced salami, mandarin oranges, bagel chips, and a Frigo® Cheese Heads® string cheese— it was a huge hit! I wish I had made a second one for myself.

Easy Snack Ideas for the Plane

Turkey Roll-Ups with Sliced Apples

Another option we love, especially on longer flights that require a little more substance, is turkey roll-ups with sliced apples. To make these protein-packed snacks, I wrap a Frigo string cheese with two slices of turkey breast. You could also use sliced ham, chicken or roast beef, depending on what your child is in the mood for. I ask my daughter in advance if she has a preference so there are no last minute surprises. When I travel with meat and cheese, I always make sure my ice packs are completely chilled and set a time limit for consumption.

Easy Snack Ideas for the Plane

DIY Trail Mix with Nuts, Dried Fruit and Cheese

Sometimes only a smaller snack is necessary, especially on shorter flights. When we're traveling two hours or less, I usually prepare a trail mix with nuts, dried fruit and cheese bites. To make things a little more fun for my daughter, I separate each ingredient in individual containers and then let her mix it up on her own once we're in the air. This way she only eats what she wants, and I will munch on the rest. Our most recent trail mix was made with almonds, banana chips, raisins and a sliced Frigo string cheese.

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Taking a few extra minutes to prepare one of these easy snack ideas can make all the difference when traveling with kids. I know when my daughter has a little something to nosh on during the flight she's happier— which makes me happy! Snacks are a win-win for everyone!

Easy Snack Ideas for the Plane

What are some of your family's favorite snacks for flying?

This Snack Ideas post was created in connection with my appointment as a contributor to Frigo® Cheese Heads®. 

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  1. Keryn

    January 24, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Your little girl has gotten so big! Not so little anymore I guess. Happy travels friend!

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  2. Pam

    February 09, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Great snack ideas! I like to carry individual servings of trail mix but o haven't considered making my own.

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  3. Brandy

    February 09, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Those do look like easy snacks for the plane, thanks for sharing. if I do fly with kids, I will be sure to remember these ideas!

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  4. Debra

    February 09, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Great ideas. My kids always complain about being hungry when we fly. Making snacks in advance that I know they'll eat is a great idea.

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  5. MELISASource

    February 09, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I love all of these ideas. I'd much rather bring snacks than pay out the nose for a 1 ounce bag of nuts and 1/2 a can of soda.

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  6. Liz Mays

    February 09, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    This are great quick-n-easy snacks. I love the turkey roll-up idea. That wouldn't take long at all!

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  7. Debbie Denny

    February 09, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Really fantastic ideas. Really love the trail mix idea

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  8. Ann Bacciaglia

    February 09, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    These are great snack ideas. I will have to make some turkey roll ups for the kids lunches.

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  9. Toni

    February 10, 2016 at 1:08 am

    I want these snacks now even though I'm not a kid and am not traveling! Yum! Great ideas for traveling.

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  10. Rosey

    February 10, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Almonds do make a snack. I like the flavorful punch they add.

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  11. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy

    February 10, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I love these snack ideas for traveling! Those turkey roll-ups look good!

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  12. mary

    February 10, 2016 at 11:48 am

    These are great ideas. I'm going to steal a few for MYSELF! The kids would love them too, but Yummy those look delicious

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  13. Christie

    February 10, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Big fan of cheese roll ups! Always a favorite with my kids. Great ideas for travel

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  14. Felicia

    February 10, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    This is a fantastic idea. Not only is this great for the plane, it would be great for lunch!

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  15. Tracey

    February 11, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    These are great ideas for snacks! They make perfect treat for a plane ride for kiddos.

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