Packing a few healthy snacks for your yoga retreat is not essential, but it can be very helpful. Many of our retreat locations are remote and beautifully off the beaten track, which means there is not always a convenient place to pick up supplies. A little preparation can make your travel days easier and help you feel balanced and grounded between meals.

Our retreat chefs will make sure you feel full and nourished after every meal. Most of our yoga retreats include around four to five hours of dynamic yoga each day, along with time outdoors exploring, hiking or enjoying local adventures. This means you will be expending more energy than usual, so we design our menus to offer stable blood sugar, slow-release energy and plenty of wholesome ingredients. If you would like to know more about our approach to food, you can read our food ethos).

Why Bring Healthy Snacks to a Yoga Retreat

Even with delicious meals prepared for you, there are times when you may feel hungry outside of retreat mealtimes. Jet lag, long travel days, different time zones and shifts in routine can all affect your appetite. Having a few nourishing snacks in your bag is a simple way to support your energy levels and avoid reaching for processed food while travelling.

Healthy snacks are also useful during long flights, stopovers or road journeys on the way to your retreat. A little planning can keep you feeling comfortable, hydrated and energised throughout the journey and can help you settle into the retreat more smoothly.

Retreat Chef Bettina’s Favourite Plant-Based Snacks

Retreat chef Bettina Campolucci-Bordi has curated a list of her favourite healthy, plant-based snacks that travel well and offer a helpful energy boost. These options are ideal for long journeys and for topping up your energy between activities on retreat. We have linked to some of Bettina’s preferred brands, although there are many excellent alternatives available.

1. Pip and Nut nut butter packs
2. Chiaco bites
3. Itsu seaweed thins
4. Itsu pot noodles
5. Clear Spring miso soup sachets
6. Clear Spring crispies
7. Rice cakes (add nut butter to stabilise blood sugar)
8. Dried fruit (in small doses to satisfy a craving for something sweet)
9. Medjool dates (as above)
10. Just Wholefoods instant soup (read the label carefully as some soups have sugar added)

More Ideas for Healthy Travel Snacks

If you prefer to make your own travel snacks, homemade trail mixes, roasted chickpeas, oat bars, or chia puddings in reusable containers can all work well. Many guests also bring herbal teas, electrolyte sachets, or collagen-free protein powders to support hydration and recovery after yoga.

Share Your Favourite Snacks

Do you have your own healthy snack ideas to share? We would love to hear from you. Add your suggestions in the comments section below so future guests can benefit from your ideas.

If you have any questions about our retreat food please feel free to contact us anytime.