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Dorm-Friendly Fall Treats for College Students

Jossy Byars Student Contributor, University of Virginia
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UVA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Happy Fall Hoos! Are you looking for dorm-friendly fall treats? To get us immersed in the upcoming fall season, try these three dorm-friendly treats you can make right in your dorm room!

3 dorm-Friendly fall treats for college students

Treat One: Spooky Oreo Mug Cakes 👻 🍫

This treat combines the beloved Oreo cookie with your favorite Halloween candies!

Ingredients:
➥ 7 Oreo Cookies
➥ 1/3 cup of milk
➥ 1/4 tsp. baking powder
➥ Halloween candy or decorations of your choice (I prefer Twix and M&Ms)

Instructions:
༝ Place the Oreos in a microwave-safe mug and crush them with a spoon or fork.
༝ Add the milk and stir until it reaches a smooth, thick consistency.
༝ Mix in the baking powder until everything is well combined.
༝ Microwave for 60-90 seconds. The cake should look soft and cooked through.
༝ Let it cool for up to a minute, then add your Halloween candy, sprinkles, or whipped cream for an extra treat!

Reference – https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/oreo-mug-cake/

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Treat Two: Caramel Apple Nachos 🍎🍏

An easy and refreshing treat that takes you less than 10 minutes!

Ingredients:
➥ 1 apple of your choice
➥ 1-2 tbsp. caramel sauce
➥ 1-2 tbsp. of chocolate chips, M&M’s, or any candy of choice

Instructions:
༝ Cut the apple into 6-8 even slices.
༝ Drizzle with caramel sauce and add the candies as desired.

Treat Three: Maple Cinnamon Pecan Energy Balls 🍁🥜

A delectable treat that can be enjoyed throughout the week before classes!

Ingredients:
➥ 1 cup rolled oats
➥ 1/3 cup maple syrup
➥ 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
➥ 1-2 tsp. cinnamon (add to taste)
➥ 1-2 tbsp. pecans (optional)
➥ 1-2 tbsp. chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:
༝ In a bowl, combine the oats, maple syrup, peanut butter, and cinnamon until well combined.
༝ Add the pecans and chocolate chips.
༝ Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1-2tbsp. each), then place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge.

Reference – https://www.atasteofmadness.com/oat-and-peanut-butter-energy-balls/

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Jossy Byars is a first-year writing member at the Her Campus at the University of Virginia Chapter. She writes articles for the Her Campus website ranging from movies, books, food, and entertainment.

Beyond Her Campus, Jossy has worked as an assistant editor on her high school’s professional literary magazine called Spectrum. Here, she revised and chose short stories, poetry, art, and other pieces of literature to be selected for the magazine. Throughout the year, she worked with the Spectrum team, selectively choosing what pieces would go into the magazine, making sure they fit the theme and demonstrated creativity and effort. She is currently a first-year at the University of Virginia, planning to major in Sociology and minoring in Psychology.

In her free time, Jossy loves to read fantasy, play pickleball with her family, and bake delicious treats for her friends. She is a crime show fanatic, with her all-time favorite being Criminal Minds.