Snackle Box Ideas for the Beach, Road Trips, Plane Rides, Picnics!

Make snacking fun on the go with these easy snackle box ideas—perfect for beach days, long drives, flights & outdoor fun!

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Why Snackle Boxes Are So Popular (and totally lovable!):

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If you haven’t jumped on the snackle box train, let me warn you; they are addictive to put together! Here are just a few of the reasons why.

Snack variety = happiness – Who doesn’t love a mini buffet on the go? Sweet, salty, crunchy… all in one cute container!
Perfect for travel – Whether you’re road-tripping, flying, or beach lounging, snackle boxes make munching mess-free and fun.
Tackle box turned snack hack – It’s clever, quirky, and just plain satisfying to fill those compartments with bite-sized goodies.
Customizable for anyone – From picky kids to health-conscious adults, you can fill it with exactly what each person loves.
Instagram-worthy – Let’s be honest… they’re adorable. Snackle boxes are as fun to show off as they are to eat!

In case you missed it, be sure to check out the candy snackle box I put together for my nieces for Christmas. Let’s just say, I earned major brownie points with this gift.

For the container I chose a pretty pink mini tool box from Lowe’s. Now that the treats are gone, the girls use it to hold arts and crafts supplies.

You don’t want to miss my Easter snackle box. It works great for older children who may be a bit too grown-up for an Easter basket. Plus, the container is great for school lunches.

What to Put in a Snackle Box (Kid-friendly)

Of course, what you put in your snackle box will depend on where you are bringing it. Today, we will focus on snacks for travel, the beach, picnics and other outdoor summer fun.

Supplies

Snackle Box Container, Tool Box or Tackle Box
Mini Containers with lids – to hold dips, hummus or other condiments. Check out Dollar Tree!
Snacks – customize the snackle box for the recipient.

Here are some popular snack ideas that kids (and adults) will love.

Cheese: cheese sticks, cubes, or Babybel rounds
Mini crackers: pretzels, goldfish, or mini crackers
Fresh fruit: grapes, strawberries, blackberries or other fresh berries (washed & dried)
Trail mix: go with chocolate-covered nuts for a sweet treat
Granola bars
Beef jerky: or turkey sticks
Dried fruit: mango, apricots, or apple chips
Gummy bears: fruit snacks, sour patch kids or other favorite kids gummy snacks
Roasted nuts: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashews
Popcorn: (pre-popped, lightly salted or flavored)
Mini cookies: rice krispie treats, or bite-sized brownies
Mini sandwiches: peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and fluff and nutella are popular
Meat and cheese roll-ups: add to a wrap for a lunchtime treat

Adult Snackle Box Ideas

If you are looking for snacks to pack that are more geared towards adults, here are some favorites:

Charcuterie-themed: I’m all about a good charcuterie board. You can check out all of my charcuterie boards here.
Fresh veggies: be sure to pack ranch or blue cheese for dipping
Greek yogurt: add some granola for topping
Cheese: aged cheddar, gouda, or brie cubes
Marinated olives: or mini pickles
Spiced or candied nuts: almonds, cashews, pecans
Meat: Prosciutto, salami, or turkey jerky
Fresh fruit: grapes, cherries, or melon balls
Dried fruits: like figs, cranberries, or dates
Gourmet Popcorn: truffle popcorn, or rosemary sea salt popcorn
Chocolate: dark chocolate squares or other mini candy
Cookies: biscotti or shortbread cookies
Hummus: include veggie sticks, or pita chips
Mini falafel bites: or cheese-stuffed peppers

Where to Buy a Snackle Box

You can find snackle box containers at just about any home store or big box store. Walmart and Target have several super cute styles.

The one shown in this post is from Target and it was under $10!

I also put together a helpful list of snackle box containers and snack ideas on Amazon. Check out my Amazon Storefront for all the goodies.

collage with snackle box containers and snacks on Amazon

Hopefully, these summer snackle box ideas inspired you to put together your own treat box. Include the kids in the prep to get them excited for a beach day, or trip to the park.

It’s a great way to keep expenses down when going on a road trip or other summer outing. We all know how expensive snacks can be, especially at the airport or theme parks.