From one college student to another, here are my favorite food items that I keep in my dorm!
- Fruit
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Fruits are crucial for me throughout the year. The dining halls usually have bananas, apples, and oranges, however, the fruit section is hardly reliable. At times, the dining halls don’t even have a stash of these fruits.
I always grab a banana on my way out of the dining hall, but I keep fruit cups stocked in my fridge so I can have a taste of real fruit whenever I need it!
- Mac and Cheese
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Honestly, you can’t go wrong with mac and cheese. It’s a simple and easy comfort food, which is great when you might not feel like going to the dining hall. The individually packaged cups are also great as a snack during the day, and they taste delicious!
- Granola Bars
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Granola bars allow me to eat something quick between classes or before my early morning classes. Quick, easy, delicious, and a great source of energy and protein, bars help tide you over until you can get a real meal. I usually opt for the Nature Valley protein bars because they keep me full, and taste great!
- Veggie Straws
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For me, veggie straws are pretty addictive! They’re a super snackable food, and I can easily intake a bag of them in one sitting. My roommate and I got a huge box of individual serving sizes of veggie straws, and they’re perfect for throwing in our backpacks if we need a snack during the day.
Bonus tip: they don’t leave residue on your hands, so you can eat them while working!
- Hot Chocolate
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I think hot chocolate is the perfect drink for cold, rainy weather, especially in Boston, where temperatures can get low. Making yourself a big cup of hot chocolate while doing homework or watching a movie adds super cozy, comforting vibes to your day! My personal favorite is the Abuelita hot chocolate packs!
- Frozen Meals
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This might be the most important item on this list! A frozen meal certainly comes in clutch when you need it.
Whether you’ve missed the dining hall window or you just don’t want to leave your room, having a frozen meal of some sort in your freezer at all times is a must. I typically go for Trader Joe’s frozen meals as they’re pretty cheap and taste great.
- Ice Cream
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Who doesn’t love ice cream? Although it can be on the pricier side, it’s a nice treat to always have a pint of ice cream in your freezer. You never know when you’re gonna want a little pick-me-up. And, let’s be honest, ice cream always does the trick!
- Hot Sauce
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This one might not be for everyone, but I love keeping a bottle of my favorite hot sauce in my dorm just in case. If I’m eating a frozen meal, hot sauce can be a great way to add more flavor. Sometimes, I even take it into the dining hall with me to top my meals with. My personal favorites are Sriracha and Tapatío, but I also love chili oil.
- Energy Drinks
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Some people love energy drinks, some people hate them. I, for one, have a cordial relationship with them.
When I need a little pick-me-up, coffee does the trick, and when I need extra focus, I crack open a Celsius. I think having an energy drink in your dorm for emergency purposes is always good. The last thing you wanna do when you’re cramming for an exam is to resort to walking to a convenience store to grab a drink.
- Chocolate
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Any type of chocolate is a fan favorite! You can never go wrong, unless you’re a chocolate hater. I keep a bag of miniature Reese’s in my dorm, and they’re great as a little treat while I’m doing homework during the day.
If chocolate isn’t your thing, having a bag of your favorite quick treat can’t hurt!
Hopefully, this list gave you some inspiration for foods to keep in your dorm room next year!
Over everything, remember to stock foods that make your body and your heart happy!
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