Favorite Snacks to Bring on a Plane, From Frequent Trader Joe’s Shopper

I think of these little Citterio snack packs as portable charcuterie boards. Although they need to be refrigerated, they’re fine for short trips in an insulated snack pouch.

They’re packed with protein, so I like to bring one along for flights that don’t offer meal service.

Trader Joe’s dark-chocolate bar with almonds is made with 73% cacao, so it’s a must-try for those who love darker, slightly bitter chocolate.

There’s also a version without almonds, but I prefer this one for the crunch and extra protein.

These rich dark-chocolate-covered caramels are perfect for when I’m craving a tiny sweet treat.

I stash a few in a Ziplock bag instead of taking the whole pouch, otherwise, I’d probably eat them all.

I like Trader Joe’s peanut butter crispy rice bites even better than name-brand Rice Krispy treats. They’re the perfect size for a quick sugar fix on the go.

In my opinion, they have just the right balance of flavors — there’s not too much peanut butter, and the marshmallow flavor isn’t overwhelming.

Trader Joe’s dark-chocolate almond-butter cups come individually wrapped, making them perfect for snacking or sharing.

They offer an elevated twist on traditional milk-chocolate peanut-butter cups and have a dollop of creamy almond butter in the center.

This is hands down one of my all-time favorite snacks. Trader Joe’s also sells regular peanut-butter-filled pretzels, which are very good, but the sweet milk-chocolate coating on these takes them to the next level.

The Trader Joe’s peanut butter snack duos are great for kids.

The chocolate version (PB&C) pairs a cocoa-creme-filled wafer stick with a creamy peanut butter dip, and the jelly version (PB&J) includes a peanut butter wafer with a raspberry dip.

Both come in small, travel-friendly portions that meet the TSA’s liquid and gel requirements.

These chili-and-lime chips are the perfect salty snack with a kick. The rolled shape makes them great for travel since they don’t break easily.

I can’t get enough of Trader Joe’s mini everything bagel sandwich crackers. They’re buttery and savory, with a dollop of tangy cream cheese in between seasoned crackers.

The Trader Joe’s Many Things snack mix is packed with a blend of sweet and spicy flavors.

The mix includes everything from mini pretzels and bread crisps to honey-roasted peanuts and cereal squares.

Trader Joe’s has a nice selection of freeze-dried fruit, but these strawberries are my favorite.

They have a nice crunch, and since strawberries are the only ingredient, I feel good snacking on them.

These fruit leather buttons come attached to paper for easy snacking — just peel them off and enjoy.

They come in three flavors and are great for younger kids or anyone needing a quick and convenient treat.

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