9 easy snack ideas to try this week
With midterms and finals quickly approaching, you may find yourself short on time. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e put together a list of quick and easy snacks to help you stay fueled, full and focused throughout the day.听
If you don鈥檛 have the same ingredients, don鈥檛 worry! You can easily modify or customize these snacks using what you already have.听
In the mood for something savory?听
If you鈥檙e in the mood for a savory snack, here are some great options to try:听
Snack sticks听
- Carrot or celery sticks
- 录 cup hummus or salsa
- Whole grain crackers (like Triscuits)
- String cheese听
Turkey sandwich听
- 2 slices of bread
- Turkey meat
- Veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
- Cheese of choice听
Protein box听
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- Nut butter of choice
- Cheese of choice
- 1 slice whole grain bread or crackers听
Open face sandwich听
- Rice cakes, pita bread or English muffin
- 陆 smashed avocado
- 陆 can tuna
- Salt, pepper or seasoning of choice听
Caprese skewers听
- Mozzarella cheese
- Tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- Toothpicks听
In the mood for something sweet?听
If you鈥檙e looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some tasty options to try:听
Fruit parfait听
- Plain yogurt
- Sprinkle high fiber cereal or granola on top
- 陆 cup berries of choice听
Fruit smoothie听
- Milk of choice
- Plain yogurt
- Fruit of choice (berries, banana, etc.)
- Peanut or nut butter
- 1-2 Tbsp chia or flax seeds听
Popcorn mix听
- 3 cups microwave popcorn
- Nuts of choice
- Other mix-ins (like chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)听
Trail mix听
- Unsalted nuts of choice
- Raisins, dried cranberries or fruit of choice
- Seeds of choice (e.g., pumpkin, sunflower, etc.)听
Resources
If you need nutrition support, here are some resources we recommend checking out.
Buff Pantry
Students who are experiencing food insecurity can register with the Buff Pantry to receive free groceries and personal care items. Clients can typically pick out 20 pounds of food each week. They also offer free mobile food pantries throughout the semester.听
Nutrition Services
All students can meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) for a free, 30-minute nutrition consultation to discuss meal planning, allergies, intuitive eating, grocery budgeting and more.听
AcademicLiveCare
All CU students can access free telehealth services, including nutrition, medical, counseling and psychiatry appointments.听
Campus Dining Services听
If you鈥檙e eating on campus, Campus Dining Services has resources to help you explore dining options and hours, understand dietary accommodations and more.听