Gas Station Foods That Won't Ruin You
I don’t know about you guys, but there has been tons and tons of occassions where gas station or convenience stores were my only option for a snack. This has occured on road trips, quick runs with friends at night, and quick snack grabbing between point A and B. I know stores like WaWa and Sheetz have anything your heart deisres, so this is geared towards the smaller stores with not many options. Believe it or not, you can get something to eat without it being 2 hostess cupcakes and some pizza combos. It’s all about those hidden treasures…
Snack #1 - Pure Protein Bar
These bars are amazing because they taste like a candy bar, fill you up, and are filled with fiber and protein.
One bar has:
200 calories
6g fat
16g carbs
20g protein
Snack #2 - Cereal Bowls
Most gas stations will offer dry single serving bowls of cereal. Depending on if you are going for a nutrtitious snack or a no guilt sweet treat, here are some good options.
Cheerios and Kix are great for when you want something healthy, and for a few additional calories Honey Nut Cheerios and Cookie Crisp make a great sweet treat.
Cheerios - 150 calories
Kix - 135 calories
Cookie Crisp - 200 calories
Honey Nut Cheerios - 200 calories
Snack #3 - Jack Link’s Beef Jerky (or other similar brands)
I have never been to a convenience store that doesn’t carry this stuff. If you thought beef jerky was only for your uncle ralph to snack on while hes watchin wrestling with the guys, THINK AGAIN! Beef jerky is amazing, low cal and high protein. Be careful though, slim jims and other fatty types are horrible for you. Make sure you are getting the 98% fat free turkey jerky or beef jerky. You can choose regular or peppered. Here are the 3 best size options with their stats…
Snack #4 - Kashi GoLean Chocolate Caramel Crunchy Bars
I am officially obsesed with these, they make a great filling treat, you feel like you are splurging. I like to eat it slowly and savor every bite!
150 calories
28g carbs
3g fat
8g protein
6g fiber
Other honorable mentions that may be avaliable:
Hard boiled eggs
String Cheese (part-skim)
Apple slices
Sugar-Free Gum/candy
Snack #1 - Pure Protein Bar
These bars are amazing because they taste like a candy bar, fill you up, and are filled with fiber and protein.
One bar has:
200 calories
6g fat
16g carbs
20g protein
Snack #2 - Cereal Bowls
Most gas stations will offer dry single serving bowls of cereal. Depending on if you are going for a nutrtitious snack or a no guilt sweet treat, here are some good options.
Cheerios and Kix are great for when you want something healthy, and for a few additional calories Honey Nut Cheerios and Cookie Crisp make a great sweet treat.
Cheerios - 150 calories
Kix - 135 calories
Cookie Crisp - 200 calories
Honey Nut Cheerios - 200 calories
Snack #3 - Jack Link’s Beef Jerky (or other similar brands)
I have never been to a convenience store that doesn’t carry this stuff. If you thought beef jerky was only for your uncle ralph to snack on while hes watchin wrestling with the guys, THINK AGAIN! Beef jerky is amazing, low cal and high protein. Be careful though, slim jims and other fatty types are horrible for you. Make sure you are getting the 98% fat free turkey jerky or beef jerky. You can choose regular or peppered. Here are the 3 best size options with their stats…
Snack #4 - Kashi GoLean Chocolate Caramel Crunchy Bars
I am officially obsesed with these, they make a great filling treat, you feel like you are splurging. I like to eat it slowly and savor every bite!
150 calories
28g carbs
3g fat
8g protein
6g fiber
Other honorable mentions that may be avaliable:
Hard boiled eggs
String Cheese (part-skim)
Apple slices
Sugar-Free Gum/candy
