What’s in A Psychologist’s Travel Snack Bag? By Emily Hanlon from The Playful Psychologist
Emily Hanlon, aka The Playful Psychologist, is a clinical psychologist who specialises in autism and developmental delay. She draws on her own experience of having an autistic brother to facilitate her therapeutic practice.
She started The Playful Psychologist @theplayfulpsychologist to share her love of creativity within her work, and she’s also passionate about learning from others
With two young boys and another baby on the way, Emily is constantly navigating the balance between motherhood and work life. When out with the family or going on holidays, she opts for convenient, nourishing snacks that keep moods stable and little bellies full. Here are some of Emily's favourite snacks from P&P.
Snacks that Emily Recommends
Beef Jerky
Made with only wholefood, natural ingredients including 100% Australian organic grass-fed beef and organic coconut aminos, this dairy, gluten and soy free jerky is a great high-protein snack to fuel your day.
Biscuits
Using all organic ingredients including spelt flour, cocoa and butter, and lightly sweetened with agave, these are the perfect little sweet treats to have in your bag or as part of a snack plate.
Pea puffs
These crunchy, baked organic morsels are made with fibre-rich peas and corn. Free from seed oils and sprinkled with a little sea salt, they are the ideal lunchbox filler or road-trip snack.
Snack Bars
These organic hand-baked bars are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals from the coconut and dates. Plant-based and free from gluten, dairy and soy, these are loved by little and big kids alike.
Chips
With 100% New Zealand grown potatoes and sea salt from Lake Grassmere, these crunchy crisps are delicious on a platter or as a nibble on the plane. With no artificial colours or flavours, these are the ideal healthier chip alternative.
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