While UVM offers a solid dining selection, sometimes trekking out of your dorm is just too much in the Burlington winter. For those days when you’re bed is more appealing than, well, anything else, look no further than these healthy options.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
For the basic in all of us—pumpkin spice is actually amazing, okay? And the raw pumpkin in this recipe helps immunity and has tons of fiber.
Need: ½ cup quick oats, 1 cup water, ¼ cup almond milk, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, pumpkin spice (nutmeg, ginger, allspice—can be found in grocery store), optional nuts, sweetener to taste
How-to: Microwave water and quick oats for 2 minutes, then stir in almond milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetener. Top oatmeal with cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and nuts.
Omelet in a Mug
This is almost too easy—and packed with protein (fiber, too, if you add veggies)
Need:
Eggs, Salt & pepper, and whatever you want inside; cheese, veggies (peppers, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, etc ), protein (bacon, ham, sausage, etc)
How-to: Whisk eggs then then add salt, pepper, cheese, veggies, and protein. Microwave in mug for 1½-2 minutes. Yep, it’s that easy.
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese
This trendy snack is perfect for any time of day. Avocado also does amazing things for your skin and hair.
Need: Whole wheat toast (pitas or crackers work too), avocado, salt & pepper, goat cheese
How-to: Toast bread, mash up avo with salt and pepper. Spread on toast and sprinkle goat cheese on top!
Upgraded Ramen
Ramen can get boring. Eggs and veggies spice it up and add nutritional value.
Need: Ramen (any flavor), olive oil, eggs, veggies of your choice: shredded carrots, peas, edamame, bok choy, broccoli, green onions, garlic, ginger, etc.,
How-to: Heat water and once boiling, drop ramen noodles in the saucepan. The next steps are up to you; eggs can be whisked and dropped into the boiling water (think egg-drop soup), or boiled on the side. Veggies can be chopped and sautéed, and then added to soup.
Healthy No Bake Cookies
Sometimes you just need to make cookies, and you’re too lazy for the oven, and you still want to be healthy. We bring you…no bake cookies! Get that chocolate fix without the regrets that come with half a tube of tollhouse.
Need: ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 small very ripe banana, mashed (about cup), 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup or agave), ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup milk (soy or almond works too), 3 cups quick-cooking oats, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
How-to: Line a baking sheet (or Tupperware—it just has to fit in your fridge). Melt peanut butter and mashed banana together (microwave works). Next, mix in the honey, cocoa powder, milk, oats, and salt. Drop cookie dough on the baking sheet into desired cookie shape, press a few chocolate chips on top, and refrigerate for 2 hours before eating.