“I’m definitely not going to gain the Freshman-15” were the first words I muttered to myself as I entered the Deece, Vassar’s dining hall, for the first time at the beginning of my freshman year of college.
Little did I know that a year later I would be standing in front of my closet back home in Ecuador, repeatedly jumping while trying to pull up and fit into my “before-college” pairs of pants.
Gaining the famous Freshman-15 was actually okay; I had just surpassed one of the biggest changes I’d ever been through in my life: going to college.
I’m not going to lie; I do not regret any of the Nilda’s cookies that I put in my mouth while stressing over Chemistry formulas last year, but I do plan on teaching my freshman-year self that one can actually make better snacking choices while in college.
Here is my ultimate list of Healthy Snack Recipes for the Lively College Student.
1. Chocolate Chia Pudding:
This one is an acquired taste of mine, but after the first "what is this that I'm eating" spoonful, you'll probably become an addict of this delicious but healthy snack.
http://minimalistbaker.com/overnight-chocolate-chia-seed-pudding/
2. Microwave Chocolate Muffin w/ Peanut Butter Icing:
This deliciousness is gluten free, vegan, sugar free, and can be made in a microwave! There is almost nothing else I could ask for in life.
http://dessertswithbenefits.com/single-serving-chocolate-microwave-muffin-with-peanut-butter-icing/
3. Microwavable Breakfast Cookie:
Finding this recipe was quite a surprise for me; who would have imagined something like this could be eaten for breakfast?
http://wholefoodsnewbody.blogspot.com/2013/09/microwavable-breakfast-cookie.html
4. No-Bake Energy Bites:
These were a success amongst my hall-mates last year. The "No-Bake Energy Bites" will fuel your body and help your brain keep working for hours!
http://www.cookingonthefrontburners.com/2014/11/no-bake-energy-bites.html
5. “No Mysterious-Cheese-Powder” Mac and Cheese in a Mug:
I personally don't like instant Mac and Cheese, therefore this recipe fulfills all my "gourmet pasta" midnight cravings. Doesn't this even sound delicious?
http://www.madebymonique.com/2013/07/04/the-better-instant-mac-cheese-in-a-mug/
6. Individual Microwave Cherry Crisp:
Who doesn't love this kind of comfort food? What if Cherry Crisp could be made healthy? Well...here you go!
http://theprettybee.com/2014/07/individual-microwave-cherry-crisp.html
7. No-Bake Chocolate Cookies:
My friend Sarah made these the day before she crowned the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador. After seeing her do that, who wouldn't trust these little bundles of cocoa and pure gluten-free energy?
http://frugalfarmwife.com/article/healthy-no-bake-cookies/
8. Single Serve Gooey Brownie:
Doesn't this sound like heaven in a mug? In college, mugs are basically what I serve most of my snacks on. So, if this is healthy, why not give it a try?
http://www.southerninlaw.com/2013/03/healthy-single-serve-brownie-recipe.html
9. Microwave Cinnamon Maple Breakfast Quinoa
Quinoa is the love of my life. If you are tired of oatmeal for breakfast, quinoa might just be your savior!
http://www.laurenslatest.com/microwave-cinnamon-maple-breakfast-quinoa/
Enjoy the sweet life of healthy snacking!
*The images portrayed in this article belong to the corresponding author of the recipes linked below each image.
