As college students, we’ve all experienced hunger cravings…and the laziness associated with actually having to go get the food. Sometimes, you don’t want to walk all the way to the BLUU or new BLUU, only to be tempted by unhealthy and fried foods. It’s a constant struggle. Thankfully, Her Campus TCU has three easy, healthy, and delicious snack recipes for you that you can make without leaving your room. Even if you live on or off campus, these three snacks are yummy and will make eating healthy feel like less of a chore! What’s better than that?! Plus, you’ll be working on your summer bod at the same time!
1. Air-popped popcorn, almonds, and dark chocolate morsels.
This combination is an absolute treat. The sweet and salty mix is easy to make and perfect to snack on while studying! Consuming dark chocolate, which is rich in flavanols, can actually improve cognitive function because it increases the blood flow to the brain for a short period of time. Almonds also help with development and increase brain activity because of the nutrient, riboflavin. My favorite part of this snack has to be the popcorn! Boom Chicka Pop is my first choice of popcorn, but all brands are delicious, low in calories, and can be consumed by people with various health restrictions.
2. Apple slices, peanut butter, and granola sandwiches.
These sandwiches are perfect before a workout! I recommend cutting out the core and slicing the apple into horizontal pieces. Spread the peanut butter onto one side of each apple slice, dip it in the granola, and put the slices together. The apple slices have simple sugars and carbohydrates that provide energy and also keep you feeling full. The peanut butter gives proteins to the body, while the granola also provides carbohydrates to give you energy throughout your workout! As well as the health benefits, this snack is so tasty and quick to put together. It will definitely become a favorite!
3. Greek yogurt and berries with chia and flax seeds.
After you enjoy the apple slice sandwiches before your workout, try this parfait for an amazing post-workout snack. Parfaits are so versatile because you can customize them to your liking and even eat them for breakfast! In addition to being versatile, this parfait is a great all-around healthy snack because the Greek yogurt provides your body with necessary proteins, the fruit adds carbohydrates, and the seeds supply fatty acids, proteins, and fiber. As a whole, this parfait is filling and provides long lasting energy.
Even though we can choose to eat Chick-fil-A whenever we please, sometimes we crave healthy food. These are three quick and easy healthy snack ideas that are perfect for the collegiette™ lifestyle. Now, who said that healthy food can’t be delicious?
Photo sources: Natalie Gant