Need some healthy boat snacks for your next trip? In this boating resource guide, we share tasty boat treats to keep you and your family properly nourished and satisfied until your next meal.
When it comes to boating, healthy eating is often one of the first things that are overlooked. While bringing your favorite snacks (Hello chips & candy bars!) is okay, it is important, and possible, to eat well while you are onboard. With that, we give you this list of healthy boating snacks that are sure to satisfy your hunger without guilt.


Taking a boat trip can be an exciting way to spend time with family and friends. However, finding healthy snacks to bring can be quite a challenge. As such, you should keep an eye out for nutritious snacks to pack for your next boat trip.
In this article, we have put together a list of healthy boat snack ideas that are easy to throw in your coolers or bags for when hunger strikes.
What Are Good Snacks To Take On A Boat?
Looking for a great snack to take on your next boating trip? We’re here to help. Because while grabbing a few bags of chips is an easy fix, knowing what type of snacks to bring will keep everyone healthier and happier. Here are some good boat snacks to take for your next boat trip;
- Sliced fruits and veggies
- Trail mix or single-serve nuts
- Hummus with veggie
- Low-fat Greek yogurt
- Protein bars
- Popcorns
- Fruits strips or roll-ups
- Premade salad
- Jerky
- Homemade fruit or veggie chips
Aside from being tasty and healthy, these snacks are also mess-free and store nicely. They are also easy-to-eat items that don’t require a lot of utensils or preparation.

There are plenty of great healthy snacks that you can take with you for your next boating adventure. If you’re taking the kids with you, consider what they like and take their ages into consideration when choosing which snacks will be too messy for them.
Healthy Boat Snacks
Because it's so important to have nourishing real food snacks while boating, we’ve listed these awesome healthy boat snack ideas that you should definitely try making.
Filled with the tasty goodness, these peanut butter energy balls by Shelley are also packed with nutrition to keep you and the kids energized for your whole boat trip.
Got your favorite veggies on board? Pair them with this gluten-free caramelized sweet onion dip for a twist.
This air fryer banana chip recipe from Create Kid’s Club is as simple as it can be! In just a few minutes, you have a healthy snack ready for your next boat trip.
What is a list of healthy boat snacks without our ever-reliable power bars! Check out this almond power bar recipe from My JoyFilled Life.
Why buy fruit roll-ups if you can easily make them at home and pack them for your travels. Here is a homemade fruit roll-up recipe by Sarah that is only made from 100% real fruits with no artificial ingredients.
Chickpeas are a high protein snack and they make a great healthy snack choice. Try making these super simple oven-roasted chickpeas that are tasty and delightful crunchy!
Crispy, crunchy, slightly sweet, and with just the right amount of salt. This healthy carrot crisps recipe from Family Focus Blog is definitely a must-try!
If store-bought chips are a no-no for you then make sure you make these super easy-to-make cucumber chips that are perfect for the whole family.
Looking for healthy snacks that the kids will surely love? Here’s an easy strawberry and peach fruit leather recipe by Ashley that you and the kids can eat without the mess.
Got only the adults on board? These frozen grapes marinated in wine by Julie Blanner are the perfect snack to bring! It is light on calories and bursting with fresh flavor.
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