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Fuel Up On Your Next Road Trip
Going on a road trip this summer? Whether you’re driving two hours away or two states away, it’s important to make sure you have the essentials before hitting the road:
Road Trip Checklist:
🚘 Vehicle of choice with a full tank of gas
👓 Sunglasses
🗺️ Planned route
🎵 Plenty of downloaded playlists and podcasts
🧊 Cooler full of ice cubes or ice packs
🍴 Nourishing meals and snacks
We may not be able to help check everything off the list but we can help in the meals and snacks department. Homemade options are made possible by meal prepping the day or night before leaving home. By doing so, you can ensure the whole family can enjoy wholesome meals from the convenience of the car.
Feed Your Immune System On the Go
Different nutrients play different roles in supporting the immune system. Aim to incorporate a good balance of different fruits, vegetables and other foods to ensure you’re getting the recommended daily allowances of these nutrients - even when you’re on the go!
Packing smart doesn’t have to be difficult! Use these easy-to-prep recipes on your next trip.
Road Trip Recipes
Mushroom Freezer Breakfast Burritos
✔️ Mushrooms
✔️ Spinach
✔️ Dairy
The morning of a road trip can be hectic. From packing the car to grabbing last-minute necessities, you can begin to feel limited on time. With make-ahead Mushroom Freezer Breakfast Burritos, getting in a protein-packed breakfast can be one less thing to stress about.
Crispy Mushroom, White Bean, Quinoa and Kale Salad
✔️ Mushrooms
✔️ Beans
✔️ Kale
Salads can easily be prepped ahead of time, making them a good on-the-go lunch solution. Tip: Pack the greens, toppings and dressing in three separate containers to avoid a soggy salad. When you’re ready to eat, toss everything into one container, shake and dig in.
Spicy Maple Portabella Mushroom Jerky
✔️ Mushrooms
This Spicy Maple Portabella Mushroom Jerky is the best snack when midday hunger hits. The sweet and savory flavors make it the perfect sidekick to your favorite crackers, fruits and cheeses.
Shiitake Mushroom Ramen To-Go
✔️ Mushrooms
✔️ Carrots
Filled with shiitake mushrooms, shredded carrots, green onions and diced cucumber, this Ramen To-Go makes it easy to get plenty of veggies in at dinnertime.
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