25 Snack Recipes That’ll Make Road Trips So Much Better

Chex mix is the ultimate DIY snack. It’s crunchy, just the right amount of salty. Our version can be made with whatever cereal, toasted nuts, and crunchy snacks you’ve stocked up on.

In this easy no-bake treat, fried chow mein noodles and salty peanuts are enrobed in a delicious coating of melted butterscotch and peanut butter.

If you haven't yet been introduced to this snack, please allow us to do the honors. Here is our step-by-step recipe for roasting canned chickpeas in the oven.

These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ranch seasoning gives this classic snack mix a twist with it's signature blend of herbs and spices.

These two-ingredient chocolate-covered pretzels are sweet and savory for the best of both worlds, require zero baking, and can be customized with fun toppings.

A simple easy granola recipe for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. It requires just a handful of ingredients: rolled oats, a sweetener, nuts, and dried fruit.

Chex cereal is coated in a mixture of butter, peanut butter, and chocolate — then tossed in powdered sugar — for the very best salty-sweet party snack.

Trailblazing oatmeal cookies chock-full of sweet, savory, crunchy, and chewy ingredients.

This salty-sweet recipe is packed with roasted cashews, honeycomb-shaped cereal, toasted garlic, and shichimi togarashi.

Spice up your movie night with cheese popcorn.

A savory-sweet mixture of maple syrup and red pepper makes for irresistible candied cocktail nuts.

In this savory cookie recipe, Pecorino cheese and herby ranch seasoning turn traditional shortbread dough into a decidedly salty treat.

It's your favorite snack mix made easy in the slow cooker.

Warm honey, toasted brown butter, fresh popcorn and salt: This is the indulgent popcorn upgrade you want for your next road trip.

Puppy chow (also known as muddy buddies) is dangerous stuff. This is the easy upgrade you never knew you needed.

Simple energy balls made with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips.

Brownie brittle is a chocolate confection that is perfectly crunchy and crispy.

As the perfect snack food, popcorn works as a flavor delivery system with an endless number of ways to customize it. If you love the mixed tins of caramel and cheddar popcorn, known as the classic Windy City blend, give this mix a try.

A near perfect granola, with lots of clusters and the sweet flavor of almond butter and maple syrup.

A good mix of crunchy things is the name of the game here. Pick your favorite unsweetened Chex cereal and add mini pretzels, peanuts, and bagel chips. Coat everything in a mixture of melted butter, honey, lots of mustard powder, and onion powder before baking it in a low-heat oven for maximum crispness.

If you love Flamin' Hot Cheetos, make this easy popcorn for your next road trip.

They're crunchy, salty, snacking perfection (you can also make them in your air fryer!).

This recipe for savory snack bars has a smoky barbecue flavor with lots of crunchy, toasted nuts and seeds to get you through the road trip.