Good travel snacks for a diabetic child? (sugar)

[jtjmom]

I need suggestions for low or no carb snacks that will not make a huge mess in the car for vacation. My son is 7, and we'll be doing a lot of driving, trying not to stop too much. We're taking cheese sticks, peanut butter/crackers, and am looking for sugar-free fruit snacks... anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

~D

[tortoise]

Originally Posted by jtjmom

looking for sugar-free fruit snacks

Even Dole Fruit Bowls in Sugar Free Gel (http://www.dole.com/Products/Products_Detail.jsp?CatGroupID=5&ID=330 - broken link) have 17 grams carbs per 4.3 oz. container.

[jtjmom]

Pretty much all "sugar-free" snacks are like this. That's why I'm wondering if anyone knows about anything I'm forgetting...

[christina0001]

How about fresh veggies, like baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, celery with peanut butter, or cucumber slices. Bring along a small cooler. Throw some drinks in too (bottled water, milk).
Trail mix with nuts, yogurt and seeds. Check the label, contents and nutrition can really vary.
Popcorn - EverydayHealth.com (http://www.everydayhealth.com/photogallery/popcorn-diabetes-easy-snacks.aspx - broken link)