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Snacks For The Health Conscious College Student

Break free from the typical college student diet.

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Snacks For The Health Conscious College Student
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College students are notorious for two things: crazy sleep schedules and unhealthy diets. Even when you're trying to eat healthy, you can only do so much when your options are limited to what the cafeteria provides. Luckily, mini fridges are a thing and food can easily be stashed in dorms, whether you missed mealtime hours or just aren't feeling the dining center that day.

1. Overnight Oats

So easy, this practically makes itself. Just combine yogurt, milk, old fashioned oats, and anything else your heart desires (honey, cinnamon, fruit, etc.), mix it up and leave it in the fridge overnight.

2. Trail Mix

Not the one with the M&M's! You can find plenty of trail mixes that have a variety of nuts and dried fruits, or you can even go to the bulk section of your grocery store and make your own.

3. Greek Yogurt, Granola, and Fruit

Pretty self explanatory, just put everything in a bowl and go for it. Really good for when you're short on time and the combinations are endless.

4. Peanut Butter Banana Wrap

Cut up bananas, spread peanut butter on a (whole grain) tortilla, drizzle with honey, and roll it up! If you're feeling extra sweet, you can toss a handful of chocolate chips in as well.

5. Hummus and ________

Hummus goes well with just about anything - my favorite is carrots, but celery, pretzels, and pita chips are all delicious (and healthy) options.

6. Apples and Peanut Butter

This one is a childhood staple. If you're not feeling peanut butter, apples are also really good with cheeses like Babybel rounds.

7. Crackers and Laughing Cow Cheese

If I had to live off one snack, this would probably be it. There's so many flavors of Laughing Cow that can be combined with your favorite crackers (mine are pretzel thins).

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