Skip the Gas Station Junk and Pack 1 of These Road Trip Snacks Instead

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If hopping on a plane to an exotic destination isn't in the cards for you, fret not. Road trips (especially to America's top food cities and other culinary destinations, like food festivals) can be just as fun. Even if you can't afford to take a massive vacation, you can still enjoy peak travel season by getting in a car and driving somewhere fun. But as the old adage goes, sometimes the journey is the destination, so if you've ultimately got your sights set on good eats, then don't overlook the ever-important car snacks. Here are a few nibbles that are just as appetizing as they are portable and transport-resistant.

— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry

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Spicy Marinated Olives

Get the recipe: spicy marinated olives.

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Cashew Fig Bars

Get the recipe: cashew fig bars.

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Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Savory Muffins

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Rosemary-Sesame Pecans

Get the recipe: rosemary-sesame pecans.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Get the recipe: Mediterranean pasta salad.

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Coconut Macaroons

Get the recipe: coconut macaroons.

Homemade Pepper Jack Goldfish

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Road-Trip-Friendly Sandwich

Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Granola

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Black Pepper Beef Jerky

Get the recipe: black pepper beef jerky.

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Banana Bread

Get the recipe: banana bread.

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Smoky and Spicy Almonds

Get the recipe: smoky and spicy almonds.

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pinwheels.

Strawberry Spelt Muffins

Get the recipe: strawberry spelt muffins.

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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

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Pesto Pasta Salad

Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad.

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Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers

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Tiki Snack Mix

Get the recipe: tiki snack mix.

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"Cheesy" Vegan Kale Chips

Get the recipe: "cheesy" vegan kale chips.

Oat and Millet Muffins

Get the recipe: oat and millet muffins.

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Truffle Parmesan Popcorn

Get the recipe: truffle parmesan popcorn.

Nut-Free Granola

Get the recipe: nut-free granola.

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Mediterranean-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

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