College students often don’t have time for a good meal between classes, work, and socializing. This can lead to snacking on unhealthy foods high in sugar and calories. However, there are plenty of healthy snacks that can be eaten.
Here are five ideas for healthy snacks that will help you stay energized during your busy day. If you are out of time and out of ideas, look at healthy snack ideas that you can mull over as you rush to class.
Healthy Snack Ideas for a Busy Student Life
Student Friendly Snack Ideas
1. Smoothies
Like strawberries and blueberries, and other berries such as bananas, Berries make perfect smoothies. However, vegetables such as spinach or kale can also be added to bolster your vitamin intake.
2. Yogurt
Get a flavour of the dairy products food group with a Yogurt cup and add granola for some grainy goodness and the perfect crunch. Finally, put on some berry to top it off.
3. Dried Fruits/Nuts
If you value sweets, dried fruits, including raisins and apricots, are as close to healthy candy as you will get. Mix in some almonds or other nut products to obtain essential oils.
4. Healthy Spreads
Peanut butter is a powerful protein. Multiply it on some whole grain loaf of bread for a super-filling snack. Alternative with almond butter or other pass-on products, some of which taste nearly the same as peanut butter, if allergies are a concern.
5. Muffins
Although this snack usually consists of some fat, muffin alternatives like carrot, bran, oatmeal, cranberry or apple certainly put in a helping of nutrients to your diet.
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