On-the-Go, Eco Snack Options

Barney's Almond Butter, an apple and Mini Babybel cheese

This Friday, I'm boarding a plane (finally!) and heading south to ATL. It's been so long (really, soo long) since I've traveled that I'm almost worried I've forgotten how to waltz through TSA, shmooze a stewardess into a better seat, or bat my eyelashes just enough to get a muscular male to lift my carry-on into the overhead bin. Oh wait, I haven't forgotten how to do any of that. But I am rather low on frequent flyer miles. To combat the paid-for luggage fees I even had to sign up for a Delta American Express. Probably not the best option for my finances, considering its somewhat surprising limit, but I'm not complaining.

Needless to say, after six months of life GROUNDING me--literally--I will be en-route once again. And to make sure that I've got enough stamina to muster my first mass transit commute via Atlanta's MARTA upon my arrival, I'll be packing heat. By heat, I mean nutritious and organic snacks, naturally.

Just in case you're curious about my go-to travel eats (there are many given my unsatiable appetite), I'm bulleting them out below. Do you have any other suggestions? Drop me a line at jessica@greenglobetrotter to dish and I'll leave your faves in my next post...

• Thin-sliced apples and Barney Butter's all-natural Almond Butter in uber convenient single serving packs. It's easy, gluten-free and the ideal hotel breakfast solution.
• Nature's Valley Oats 'N Honey granola bars. I know, they're so old school, but they're good and they're wholesome! And they're an afternoon savior, as long as you've mastered the calculated crumbless eating process.
• Target's Archer Farms brand makes organic Wild Berry fruit strips that are easily devourable in a plane, train or automobile. Best of all, they're only 45 calories a pop. Trader Joe's makes a similar option that's just as affordable and tasty.
• Homemade trail mix takes the cake for go-anywhere edibility. Shake up a bag of raw, unsalted almonds, yogurt-covered pretzels, raisins and either dried cherries or cranberries. It's no diet food, that's for sure, but it will keep you going on a day full of sight-seeing or hiking.
• Mini Babybel "Light" cheese rounds, draped in red wax, always seem to be within my reach whether I'm at home or vacationing. They need to be refridgerated, yes, but if you've got a room that's equipped, this is the perfect 50-calorie, natural snack that's filling and a little bit fun to eat.
• To drink, I opt for Yogi teas (Green Tea Kombucha is my most-loved variety) or a powder mix. I admit that I'm a sucker for caffinated Crystal Light, but I absolutely hate that I'm ingesting aspartame for the short-term energy boost. Instead, I'm trying to convert myself to ReVyte's fizzing vitamin supplement tablets, which are a far healthier option.