UCLA or Bust

So tonight I’m driving down to LA to help my boyfriend, Alex, move into the dorms at UCLA, where he got a full ride scholarship *snaps for Alex*. I love road trips, especially to So Cal. Growing up my Aunt Adela lived in Anaheim and I probably visited at least twice a year. One of the things that I love about road trips is all the snack food. Over the years I have developed a snack ritual, I stop at the same place along I-5 to stock up and get the same snacks each time. Here is my typical I-5 menu.

Cheetos=400 Calories
Rockstar Juiced=200 Calories
Hostess Cupcakes=360 Calories
In-N –Out Cheeseburger=480 Calories
Fries with a side of spread=480 Calories   
Twix candy bar=250 Calories

Grand Total for one way: 2,170 Calories, which for a day spent in the car is insane! When I look at that number I can’t believe I’ve been eating like that. So in an effort to look down the road and try to avoid any nutritional pot holes, before they add to my flat tire.  I have compiled a list of healthy snacks of which I will stock up on before heading out on the road tonight. Does anyone have any other healthy snacks they would recommend?

Healthy Snacks

Cleaned and sliced raw vegetables; grape or cherry tomatoes 
Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes 
Snack size dried fruit (such as raisins) 
String cheese 
Pop Chips 
Baked Chips 
Roasted soy nuts 
Sugar free jello cups / fat-free pudding cups
Reduced fat cookies/crackers 
Fruit juice boxes; mini cans of low-sodium V8 juice 
Sandwiches made with lean luncheon meats and low-fat cheese or hummus and fresh spinach
High Protein Granola
Unsalted pretzels