Airline-Friendly Snacks

Instead of dashing through the airport looking for healthy snacks, make your own and tuck them into your carry-on.

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Healthful Fruit-and-Nut Mix

Jennifer Davick

Healthful Fruit-and-Nut Mix Recipe
Throw together this combination of nuts and dried fruit as you race out the door. The combination of sweet fruit and salty nuts satisfies all of your cravings. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips for an antioxidant boost.

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Salted Candied Almonds

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Salted Candied Almonds Recipe
These salty and sweet almond treats are easy to make ahead.

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Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese Recipe
These savory, bite-sized frittatas taste delicious both warm and at room temperature. Pack them in an insulated bag and keep them around when you need a high-protein mini-meal. Since these do have eggs and cheese, they're better suited for shorter flights.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals

Photo: Karry Hosford

Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals Recipe
Kids will love this snack and never know that the crunch in their roll-up is actually good-for-them wheat germ. These little sandwiches pack well and are the perfect size for small hands. Because the peanut butter is spread thinly on the tortillas instead of being in a jar, it shouldn't be a problem to get these through security.

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Pistachio Granola

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Pistachio Granola Recipe
This crunchy treat boasts healthy fats and fiber to keep you feeling full. Snack on the granola by itself or purchase a carton of milk or yogurt once you make it through security for an energizing breakfast.

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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

Van Chaplin

Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars Recipe
Kids can't resist these marshmallow-packed, crunchy, and crispy treats. Keep these on hand when the little ones get fussy (and the big kids too).

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Mini Bacon, Tomato, and Basil Sandwiches

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Mini Bacon, Tomato, and Basil Sandwiches Recipe
Wrap these mini sandwiches individually and keep in an insulated bag. The fresh basil and tomatoes are a refreshing bite on a long flight.

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Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake

Randy Mayor

Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake Recipe
Just because you are traveling doesn't mean you have to deny your chocolate cravings. Try this healthy chocolate cake in place of a candy bar.

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Crunchy Edamame

Crunchy Edamame Recipe
When you've had enough of the airline peanuts, grab a handful of crunchy edamame to curb a craving for something less healthy.

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Healthful Fruit-and-Nut Mix

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Salted Candied Almonds

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Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

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Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals

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Pistachio Granola

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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

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Mini Bacon, Tomato, and Basil Sandwiches

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Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake

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Crunchy Edamame

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Healthful Fruit-and-Nut Mix

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Salted Candied Almonds

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Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

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Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals

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Pistachio Granola

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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

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Mini Bacon, Tomato, and Basil Sandwiches

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Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake

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Crunchy Edamame

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