Ever come home feeling ravenous after a long night studying or out with friends? One of the hardest things about college is figuring out how to satisfy that infamous late night hunger without going totally overboard. During my college experience, I’ve come to learn about some pretty great replacements for the typical innutritious pizza, ramen, or chips and dip. Below are a couple filling, yummy snack ideas to help you pig out the healthy way. Â
Roasted Butternut Squash
If you’re willing to wait a little for your snack, try baking butternut squash. Most grocery stores sell it in pre-cut cubes so you can easily throw a cup or two on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and salt, and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Out will come the yummiest, closest thing to sweet potato fries.
Protein Shake
This is one of the most satisfying snacks around. Throw together a scoop of protein powder (or greek yogurt), ice, water, and frozen fruit. If you’re more in a milkshake kind of mood, add a tablespoon of sugar-free, fat-free Jello pudding mix offered in flavors like white chocolate, butterscotch, and pistachio.
Instant or Homemade Oatmeal
If you’re on the hunt for carbs, try oatmeal for a quick, substantial late-night snack. There are tons of low-sugar instant oatmeal flavors offered such as apple and cinnamon or cranberry. If you’d rather make it from scratch with steel-cut oats and boiled water, add sugar-free maple syrup for tasty, low-calorie flavor.Â
Veggies & Hummus
This snack is perfect for a salty hankering, and it combines the nutrients of veggies with creamy, flavorful protein. Hummus comes in a variety of flavors too, like roasted red pepper that pairs perfectly with carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
Kettle Corn
This one’s a winner because it masters the epic combination of salty and sweet. It’s already so flavorful so there’s less of a need to butter it up or add salt. It’s crunchy and light, and even offered in portioned smaller bags.
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