Much like your average college student, I have a pretty packed schedule. Between classes, work, and extracurriculars, I feel like I don’t have time to do much of anything, let alone prepare a meal.
So I embarked on a long quest to find the PERFECT study snack. I was looking for two things: convenience and nutrition.
Here’s what I came up with:
- Crackers
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Crackers are a really versatile snack. You can pair them with all sorts of different spreads: peanut butter, hummus, cream cheese…the list goes on. Unfortunately, they’re not always very practical. If I’m not being careful, they just get crushed in my backpack.
- Fruit
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I. Love. Fruit. It’s delicious AND nutritious. The only major downside is my own forgetfulness. Unearthing a bag of moldy grapes from my backpack was a very unpleasant surprise.
- Granola
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Granola is one of my all-time favorite snacks. It’s quick and easy to grab a handful and walk out the door, but not so much out and about. Unless of course, you have no problem feeling like a crumbly mess.
- Protein bars
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Protein bars are the epitome of snacktime convenience. There are all sorts of brands and flavors to try (mint chocolate chunk Quest bars are a personal favorite) but they can be very calorie-dense. I’d end up eating one in the mid-afternoon and not be hungry enough for dinner later.