Sweet bread, Soy Nuggets and Almond Cookies
Effort Level
High
Cooking required
Oven
Dairy-Free, Egg-Free
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Soft homemade challah rolls, a sweet chocolate chip almond cookie, juicy fresh fruit, and protein-rich soy nuggets — this lunch strikes a cozy balance between comfort and nutrition. The store-bought nuggets make things easy on busy mornings, while the homemade elements add a personal, wholesome touch.
Challah provides complex carbs and a bit of protein from the enriched dough, the cookie brings healthy fats from almonds (with just enough chocolate to feel like a treat), and the fruit offers fiber, vitamins, and natural sweetness. It’s a kid-friendly mix that feels familiar and fun, with plenty of plant-based goodness tucked into every bite.
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Chocolate-Chip Almond Cookies
These almond cookies are packed with healthy fats, fiber, plant protein and micronutrients. One of my kids especially loves these, so when I make them, I pack it for him as a snack, but what he doesn't realize is that it's a booster for his actual meal - I make it with only 5 ingredients (tahini, almond flour, maple syrup, plant milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips) and the result is absolutely mouth-watering!
They're easy and simple to whip (everything goes in a bowl), and the bake period is only 12 minutes, so essentially, you can make it anywhere from home to your RV on the road, and enjoy a little comforting healthy dessert!
Fresh Fruits
I pack firmer fruits in the larger compartments since they hold up well without getting squished or losing their shape. Delicate ones, like raspberries or blackberries, go in a snug little container of their own to keep them from getting smashed in transit. Here as an example, I packed strawberries and bananas. Feel free to keep this category versatile.
Challah Roll and Soy Nuggets
Follow my recipe for the challah rolls here.
Choose your favorite plant-based nuggets (we buy Impossible soy nuggets).
While I don't usually bake when we travel [although I should try! My oven is absolutely capable :)], I always bring a batch of challah rolls from home, and keep them frozen (I also freeze them at home, to retain freshness). These are my kids' favorite bread, and they'll eat a sandwich with it or plain as-is for any meal, at home, at school, or as an energy boost when we hike! These hold up really well for long hours at room temperature, and also thaw perfectly. For other travel-friendly easy plant-based meal ideas, explore my one-pot recipes post. To plan your next RV travel, visit my RV travel budgeting post and calculator