Is there anything better than a good road trip snack bag? You know the one. It's sitting shotgun, it's within arm's reach, and it's the thing that turns hour four of a drive into something you actually look forward to. We get it. Snacking on the road is part of the fun, and it should feel just as good as the destination.
That's why we're talking about road trip avocado oil snacks. Whether you're headed to a family reunion, a weekend getaway, or just a long haul across a few states, the snacks you pack matter. You want something crunchy, satisfying, and made with real food ingredients you can actually recognize. This guide rounds up some of our favorite options, including a few from our own lineup here at Jackson's, all built around one simple idea: real ingredients, cooked in avocado oil, and ready to ride along wherever you're headed.
Why avocado oil snacks make sense for the road
Let's be honest, road trip snacking has a reputation. Gas station aisles are packed with options, and it can be hard to know what you're actually reaching for. We think snack time should be simple. That's why at Jackson's, we focus on what goes into the bag: real food ingredients, avocado oil, and seasoning. No mystery, no fuss, just a snack you can feel good about tossing in the console.
If you want to get more familiar with what avocado oil brings to the table, our avocado oil vs. tallow guide is a fun rabbit hole for the curious snacker, and our guide to identifying oils on ingredient labels is handy for reading labels while you're stocking the cooler before a trip.
Our road trip snack lineup
Here are a few of our favorites for the road, including three from the Jackson's family that we think earn their spot in your snack bag.
Sea Salt Variety Pack Snacks in avocado oil
When you can't decide what to pack, let the variety pack decide for you. Jackson's Sea Salt Variety Pack brings together three of our best-selling snacks in one box: Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips, Sea Salt Kettle Chips, and Sea Salt Super Veggie Straws®. It's a road trip favorite because everyone in the car gets a pick, and every single bag is cooked in avocado oil.
- Highlights: Three fan-favorite snacks in one pack, real sweet potatoes and real potatoes, that light and crunchy Super Veggie Straws® texture, all finished with sea salt.
- Dietary specifics: Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, and made in a dedicated top 9 allergen-free facility.
- Why it made the list: It solves the "what do we pack" debate before it even starts, giving road trippers variety without sacrificing that avocado oil crunch we're known for.
Sea Salt Super Veggie Straws® in avocado oil
For anyone who wants a lighter, airier crunch to snack on between rest stops, Sea Salt Super Veggie Straws® are the move. Made with a real veggie blend of yellow peas, brown rice, cassava, and sweet potato, and cooked in avocado oil, these straws bring that impossibly light bite with a salty finish that keeps hands reaching back into the bag mile after mile.
- Highlights: Light, airy crunch, real veggie blend, that perfect salt-to-crunch ratio.
- Dietary specifics: Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free from the top 9 allergens.
- Why it made the list: They're easy to pass around the car, mess-friendly for little hands in the backseat, and a fun change of pace from a classic chip.
Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips in avocado oil
A road trip classic deserves a proper upgrade. Jackson's Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips are made with real sweet potatoes, kettle-cooked in avocado oil, and finished with just the right touch of sea salt. That satisfying snap and natural sweetness make it the kind of chip you keep going back to, whether you're three hours into the drive or pulling into the driveway.
- Highlights: Real sweet potatoes, kettle-cooked crunch, naturally sweet and savory flavor combo.
- Dietary specifics: Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, PaleoFLEX™ Certified, and top 9 allergen-free.
- Why it made the list: It's a snackable, shareable option that holds up well in a snack bag or cooler and satisfies that salty craving that always seems to hit around mile marker 100.
Rounding out your road trip cooler
Chips and straws are the stars, but a well-packed road trip bag usually has a few supporting players too. Here are some easy additions worth tossing in alongside your Jackson's snacks.
Fresh fruit
Apples, grapes, and berries are refreshing, portable, and a nice contrast to something crunchy and savory. Pack them in a small cooler bag to keep them fresh through the drive.
Hard-boiled eggs
Pre-cooked and peeled, hard-boiled eggs are an easy grab-and-go option that travels well and pairs nicely with a bag of chips at a rest stop picnic table.
Trail mix
A custom mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit is easy to portion into snack bags ahead of time, so everyone in the car has their own stash.
Pickles
A tangy, crunchy classic that's easy to pack in a travel container and always seems to hit the spot on a long drive. If pickle flavor is calling your name, our Dill Pickle Kettle Chips bring that same tangy craving to a kettle-cooked chip.
Always check your labels
Here's something worth remembering before you toss any packaged snack into your cooler: always check the label, every time. Formulations can change, and just because one product from a brand is made a certain way doesn't mean every product in that brand's lineup is made the same. This goes for oils, allergens, and any other detail that matters to you and your family.
At Jackson's, we like to make this part easy. Our snacks have always been cooked exclusively in avocado oil, every bag, every flavor, no exceptions. They're also all vegan and made in a dedicated top 9 allergen-free facility. It's one of the reasons dietitian and mom of two Julianka Bell told Business Insider, "My husband and I love crunchy and savory snacks. Jackson's chips are simple and made with lightly salted sweet potatoes with avocado oil." When you grab a Jackson's bag, you know exactly what you're getting, trip after trip.
Ready to hit the road
Road trips are about the journey as much as the destination, and the snacks you pack should keep up with both. Whether you're loading up a variety pack for the whole car or grabbing a few single bags of Super Veggie Straws® and sweet potato chips for the console, you can feel good knowing every Jackson's snack is made with real food ingredients and cooked in avocado oil. If you're curious about what else goes into snacks worth packing, take a look at our guide to kids snacks with avocado oil for more ideas the whole family will enjoy.
So next time you're mapping out your route, make room in the cooler. Grab your favorite Jackson's flavors, find a store near you, or shop online before you go. Buckle up, snack smart, and enjoy the ride.
