Best Snacks to Take With You When SHTF

When the dust has finally settled following a SHTF situation, things can still continue to get a whole lot worse. If you think for a moment that your family will be tickled to death about eating cans of soups and vegetables day after day, you’d better guess again. Before too long, your children will begin crying and wishing they had a snack worth eating, so don’t hesitate to buy healthy snacks that will satisfy their hunger. It’s even okay to throw in some of their favorite not-so-healthy snacks, along with yours, to keep morale up. These are some of the best snacks to take with you when SHTF.

Dried Fruits

Some of your favorite fruits may not be available as fresh offerings for quite some time following a major disaster in your area. So if you still want it as part of your diet, consider stocking up on dried fruits instead. Try to only get dried fruits that are unsweetened, or that are naturally sweetened using apple juice. Also, avoid purchasing any dried fruits that contain the preservative sulfur dioxide in the listed ingredients. These are some of the best dried fruits that are full of key nutrients that you need to consider:

Dried chickpeas and other bean-based foods are addicting, to say the least, and a great snack item to munch on. They contain protein and fiber, giving you the energy that you will need throughout the day. Some people even buy snack-sized packages of hummus that they can add to these delicious veggies to spice it up a bit. Instant Pot Hummus and Mediterranian Bowl

Granola Bars

I’d be willing to bet that your children’s favorite kind of granola bar has chocolate chips mixed in. That’s okay. You can also stock up on healthier protein and other energy bars just for you. Just be sure to keep an eye on their expiration dates because they don’t tend to last as long as some of these other snack items on this list. Homemade Granola Bars

In my opinion, a road trip wouldn’t be complete without a package of beef sticks or beef jerky to eat along the way. Depending on what beef jerky or beef sticks you go with, they’re generally packed full of protein, helping you to regain some of your energy. Try to stick with beef jerky that is made from grass-fed cows and aren’t crammed with sugars and other preservatives. If you’re looking for a healthier choice, there are also turkey sticks that taste pretty good too. Homemade Hamburger Jerky

Salmon/Tuna Packets

There are so many different packet flavors of tuna and salmon on the market these days that are a great snack when you’re on the go. No matter which one you choose, you can bet they have important nutrients such as protein, B vitamins, fiber, and Omega-3 fats. Be sure that you remember to have some type of healthy cracker stored away that you can enjoy with it.

A Variety of Nuts

Nuts are not only delicious but highly nutritious as well. They’re chock-full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats while helping to curve your appetite at the same time. This is why many dieters turn to this tasty snack when trying to lose weight. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or not, be sure to have several different varieties of nuts on hand in your emergency snack supply to keep things interesting and fun. Health Benefits of Nuts

Trailmix

When you have a craving for something that’s both sweet and salty, trail mix is generally what I turn to for such an occasion. It’s a nutrient-dense snack that will provide you with energy, especially if you are having to do physical activity, such as hiking.

You can buy a bag of your favorite variety at the grocery store, but it’s also a snack that’s very easy to make on your own. Choose from ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and a few M&M’s to sweeten your batch. Here are a few that trail mix recipes that you can try making:

Pemmican is a traditional Native American food that is capable of lasting for many years when it’s stored properly. If you’ve never tried it, you wouldn’t know that you’re missing out on great snacking food during an emergency. It’s very good! Pemmican usually includes ingredients such as dried meats (bison, deer, elk, moose, etc.) or fish, dried berries, and animal fat. It will provide you with an energy and mood boost, something you’ll definitely be needing. Here are step-by-step instructions for how you can make pemmican.

Popcorn kernels are a whole grain that’s high in fiber and low in fat, making it another great salty snack option for you. If left unpopped and stored correctly, it will usually last you for about two years. When you decide to pop it, you’ll get maybe one or two weeks out of it at the most. What’s also fun about this snack is that there are so many different flavors and toppings that you can drizzle on top to make it even tastier. Popcorn: Everything You Need to Know

Other Snacks to Consider

There really is no wrong answer regarding snacks that you should take with you when SHTF, but here are a few others that you may want to gather, especially if you have young picky eaters. If you choose to stock up on any of the following, just remember to rotate your supply every few weeks: