The best snacks for road trips keep your energy up and hunger at bay while minimizing the mess in your car - no easy feat when traveling with kids!

Make vacation prep a little easier by using our list of parent-approved road trip snacks for kids to plan your on-the-go munching.

Whether you're looking for sweet or salty, healthy or not-so-healthy options, browse these parent-submitted ideas for inspiration, like your favorites, and share your family's go-to road trip snacks below!

For more road trip tips for families, check out the awesome travel toys and car games for kids that parents recommend as well.