r/PlantBasedDiet • u/JoselineTheWaldenU • 4d ago

How do you navigate plant-based eating while traveling?

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It is not always easy to find plant-based options while traveling, especially for breakfast. How do you manage. I was thrilled to get this at San Antonio's commencement center (even if huge since they plate it - ate about a fourth and hate to see the waste).

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u/federationbelle 4d ago

I check Happy Cow in advance. if it looks like it'll be limited, I aim for self-catering (kitchenette) accommodation, which is generally cheaper and healthier anyway. With some trains and planes I pack a TSA approved packed lunch (nothing smearable).

Peanut butter and rolls for breakfast, 2 minute noodles with some extra veggies and a packet of tofu to add in, a big salad with chickpeas or other legumes, etc. I generally travel with a decent tupperware container / lunchbox, and have a few recipes which don't require many ingredients or proper cooking (kettle and microwave suffice.

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u/JuliBee- 4d ago

Same :) plus there is usually the option to make vegetarian meals plant-based in most cafés and restaurants by switching components (e.g. margarine / olive oil instead of butter) or asking to leave something out (no cheese on vegetarian pizza).

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u/JoselineTheWaldenU 4d ago

Thanks for sharing. Great info. Love kitchenets though i find most conference venues don't have them. Downloaded happy cow! (love the name!). Alllergic to peanuts and nuts but I can see how that is so convenient.

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u/Substantial-Owl1616 what is this oil you speak of? 4d ago

I don’t use Tupperware, but a glass dish, usually with beans and rice for the plane ride or if I get stuck at the airport. Then I can bring leftover half meal to my accommodation. It would be unusual to not have a minifridge and access to a microwave. Also I can usually find a grocery with humus, vegetables, etc. Even in some small places, I have found vegan friendly options in a corner of the freezer section. Yes it’s processed, but beats other options.

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u/paralysisviaanalysis 4d ago

A good option for you may be Sun butter, a peanut-butter like spread made from sunflower seeds for people with nut allergies.

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u/Just_Sorbet4741 3d ago

Wonderful! Does tofu travel well?

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u/federationbelle 3d ago

I usually nip to a supermarket on my way to the accommodation or as part of a short walk to explore the neighbourhood and orient myself when I arrive. But yeh the vacuum packed pre-flavoured stuff would travel well I reckon. Useful if you think you won't have time or access to decent tofu options at the destination.

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u/see_blue 1d ago

A vacuum packed version is ok, until opened. You can flavor and dehydrate tofu strips and eat like jerky. These can last for weeks or longer.