Portable eats and the best road trip treats.
Portable eats and the best road trip treats.
    
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Title – Snacks that go the distance. A family having a picnic next to a camper van.
The road trip is back. Whether you’re planning one day or a few, it’s a fun way to find adventure just beyond your backyard. A great menu is key. A tasty supply of snacks will give you more freedom to drive and explore, besides being a memorable part of the trip. Here are some recipes that prove it's the journey, not the destination, that really counts.
Crunchy cheddar popcorn mix in a bowl.
RECIPE
On the road, and off the chart.
Pack a large container of this cheddar popcorn mix for non-stop crunch and big-time flavour. Nuggets of Ivanhoe Nothing But Cheese, a unique spice blend, and a hint of sweet add tang to popcorn, pretzels and cereal pieces in this addictive mix. Ready in 20 minutes and fresh for 3 days, this cheesy snack is guaranteed to produce smiles for miles.
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Berry coconut protein bliss balls in a glass gar on a wooden table with toppings.
RECIPE
Bliss balls to keep you rolling.
Skip the store-bought energy bars. These no-cook Berry Coconut Protein Bliss Balls are made with fresh, flavourful ingredients, and are a cinch to make. Dates, coconut, almond butter, chia seeds, and Blueberry Acai Nordica Smooth come together in this superfood medley. For a road trip snack or breakfast on the go, these berry energy balls are on a roll.
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Sweet potato and black bean Buddah bowl sitting on a napkin on a table.
RECIPE
A meal to get you going, and keep you going.
Load up on vitamins and protein before your road trip, or any day of the week. With a colourful mix of homegrown produce and local dairy, this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Buddah Bowl is as tasty as it is energizing. Add tofu, grilled chicken, or a poached egg for more protein. And replace the Gold Sour Cream with Nordica Smooth for an even leaner version.
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Gay Lea organic unsalted butter, bakers gold unsalted butter, and farmhouse salted whey butter.
WHAT'S NEW
The only thing better than butter is more butter.
Great news for foodies, home chefs, and baking enthusiasts. Gay Lea is launching a new line of premium butters that will arrive in stores this fall. Baker’s Gold is a European style butter for better baking, Farmhouse is a salted whey butter with a unique depth of flavour, and Organic is pure and simple, steeped in tradition. Get set to try them all.
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Family stands near the card, having lunch on a family road trip.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Perfect snacks for a perfect road trip
What defines a smart road trip snack food? The snack should give you long-lasting energy, it should be easy to pack and store, and ideally it won’t create much mess in your car. We have several smart snack solutions to ensure your “last hurrah” of the season road trip is a success.
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