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Spring Spruce: 5 Easy-To-Make Snacks for Your Spring Break Diet

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCD chapter.

For most of us, the start of a new quarter also seems to mean the start of a “new you” — at least, that’s what you tell yourself. But despite the thousands of diets and juice cleanses that are all supposedly “perfect” for helping you stick to your new goal of eating healthy, it can be hard to find a diet that doesn’t seem like a diet. Check out these five recipes that are delicious and easy to whip up. The best part? They’re just as yummy as they are good for your body.

 

1) Cinnamon Vanilla Granola Parfait

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Tired of the old-fashioned oats and granola? Spice up your morning parfait with this cinnamon vanilla granola! Find out how to make this delicious recipe here.

 

2) Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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For those looking for the fresh flavor of egg rolls, but without the fried aspect, these Vietnamese spring rolls provide a refreshing and tasty alternative, just follow these simple steps!

 

3) Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

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Want an alternative to those healthy, yet unappealing kale smoothies? Matcha green tea is a sugar free antioxidant that also works to enhance your mood while giving you the tasteful drink you’ve been craving. Try whipping it up like this!   

 

4) Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

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It can be hard to keep up that salad-a-day diet when cutting up those veggies just seems to take so much motivation. This 5-ingredient cucumber salad cuts down on those hassles while still changing it up with this eastern cuisine. Toss up those veggies like this!

 

5) Thai Noodle Soup

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Now you can get your Thai food fix AND eliminate the oil and the burden on your wallet! Try this savory onion & garlic infused soup — whether it’s for a sick night in bed, or a healthy dinner snack! Cook it up like this!

 

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Meera is currently a first-year economics major from Cupertino, CA. Passionate about family, friends, food, and fitness, she enjoys getting boba with friends & family, playing badminton with her twin sister, running, and of course, binge watching the occasional Netflix show. Meera is looking forward to exploring and writing about life at UC Davis as a freshman!
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