Snack Ideas for Any Occasion (with Printable)
There are so many times in life when having some tasty, prepared snacks on hand can save time and keep those ‘hangry’ moments away!
You can bring many of these to work. You can pack them for a long road trip, away day, or camping weekend.
You can also have them packed and ready for places like airports, traffic jams, or when you’re out hiking.
Snack Ideas Printable
The checklist not only gives you ideas, but enables you to keep a running reminder of the snacks you’ve tried and enjoyed.
Use the no-cook ideas for busy mornings. Prepare the quick snacks if you have a little more time, or the make-ahead if you want to prepare in the evening and leave early in the morning. There are also some great options for the whole family, and some ‘around the world’ snacks for more adventurous people.
Whatever the occasion, we hope our snack list comes in handy for you!
Savory Snacks
No-Cook
- Cheese and crackers
- Bagel and cream cheese
- Mixed nuts
- Pretzels
- Store-bought salsa and tortilla chips
- Beef jerky
- Bagel chips
- Rice crackers
- Potato chips
- Corn chips
Quick
- Caprese skewers
- Hummus and veggie sticks
- Avocado toast
- Bruschetta
- Halloumi bites
- Guacamole and tortilla chips
- Antipasto skewers
- Nachos
- Popcorn
- Cottage cheese on toast
Make-Ahead
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Egg muffins
- Roasted chickpeas
- Turkey and cheese pinwheels
- Marinated olives
- Homemade hummus
- Roasted pepper dip
- Tzatziki and pita
- Smoked salmon pinwheels
- Cheese balls
Kid-Friendly
- String cheese
- Goldfish crackers
- Carrot sticks and ranch
- Mini quesadillas
- Grilled cheese
- Mini sandwiches
- Veggie chips
- Yoghurt
- Rice cake and cream cheese
- Egg bites
Around the World
- Edamame
- Empanadas
- Spring rolls
- Gyoza
- Samosas
- Tostones
- Tapenade
- Falafel
- Plantain chips
- Elote (street corn)
Sweet
No-Cook
- Trail mix
- Dried mango
- Pop-tarts
- Chocolate
- Banana chips
- Granola bars
- Banana
- Apple
- Raisins
- Ice cream
Quick
- Apple slices with caramel dip
- Candied nuts
- Chocolate-dipped fruit
- Greek yogurt and fruit
- Smoothie
- Stuffed dates
- Nutella on toast
- Apple slices with almond butter
- Marshmallow puffs
- Strawberries and ricotta dip
Kid-Friendly
- Fresh fruit and berries
- Apple crisps
- PB&J bites
- Fruit pouches
- Mini muffins
- Yogurt-covered raisins
- S’mores
- Fruit cups
- Fruit leather
- Dried fruit
Make-Ahead
- Chia pudding
- Yogurt parfait
- Frozen yogurt bark
- Banana bread
- Caramel popcorn
- Cupcakes
- Brownie bites
- Mini cheesecakes
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Overnight oats
Around the World
- Mochi
- Macarons
- Alfajores
- Halva
- Churros
- Lamington
- Fairy bread
- Tanghulu (candied fruit on a stick)
- Brigadeiro (chocolate truffle)
- Mango sticky rice
Find the printable below. Let us know some of your favorite go-to snacks when you’re on road trips or out of the house. Above all, use the checklist to make sure you’re always prepared with food for long journeys, outdoor adventures, and lots more.
