20 Fall-Themed Snacks Every College Student Should Get Their Hands On Because PSLs Are SO Overrated

Put on your cozy sweater and fluffy socks, we're going to Tar-ghey.

Sam Arneson

Oct 05, 2019

UCLA

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20 Fall-Themed Snacks Every College Student Should Get Their Hands On Because PSLs Are SO Overrated

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It's October! Hooray! And we're at Target...

We can get a pumpkin candle, and maybe some fake pumpkins too.

But wait, here are the snacks, and we are very, very hungry.

What should we get when there are so many things? No need to worry! Here are the best fall snacks at Target you absolutely, definitely need this spooky season (BONUS: All under $10, most under $5!).

1. Maple Crème Oreos - $3.79

If you read 10 pages, eat one. If you read 10 pages, eat another.

There's your strategy for beating enormous reading assignments.

2. Pumpkin Cheerios - $3.79

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For those days when you just can't make it to the dining hall.

3. Pop Tarts Pumpkin Pie - $3.89

Literally. heaven in a box. Cold or warm. Pumpkiny perfection.

LIMITED EDITION, might I add!

4. Pumpkin Spice Pretzels - $3.69

Photo by Michael Longmire on Unsplash

Chilling on the quad, and I pull out my—what's that—pumpkin spice pretzels? Best way to make friends.

5. Pumpkin Spice Coffee - $5.99

I use this religiously. It's freaking delicious. You're welcome.

6. Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream - $3.62

Photo by Grace Mak on Unsplash

For when you're watching “The Shining” in bed and need to distract yourself from the horror. Redrum, anyone?

7. Pumpkin Spice Almonds - $3.69

Perfect for when you're feelin' those ~healthy gorl~ vibes.

8. Noosa Pumpkin Yogurt - $2.49

Photo by Sara Cervera on Unsplash

This stuff, wow. I literally have dreams about this because I'm dairy free and cannot eat it.

Do it for me (and your taste buds).

9. Candy Corn Trail Mix - $3.69

We do so! much! every! day! This will help to keep you fueled between long classes with a festive flair.

10. Werther's Halloween Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels - $3.99

Photo by Yulia Khlebnikova on Unsplash

You can be a grandma and give these out like party favors. Or you can eat them all yourself in lectures that are too boring to not snack in.

11. Maple Truffle Butter Cookies - $3.69

For cheat night. Enough said.

12. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese - $3.39

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Picture this on a cinnamon bagel, with some honey drizzled on top. Paradise.

13. Mochi Ice Cream Pumpkin Spice - $5.89

Pumpkin. Mochi. What universe is this? But I love it, and you will too, for yes, cheat night (I have a lot of those).

14. Halo Top Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream - $6.95

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For my non-dairy friends out there, Halo Top is the best. And pumpkin flavored!?

15. Talenti Pumpkin Pie Gelato Ice Cream - $5.19

Ugh, if you can eat dairy, I am SO jealous right now. Talenti is famous for its rich, creamy gelato, and in a pumpkin flavor—I can't even imagine the deliciousness. Go forth and feast.

16. RX Bar Pumpkin Spice - $8.39

I SWEAR by RX Bars. They keep me full in between meals and have a whopping ~12~ grams of protein. This pumpkin flavor is the literal embodiment of having my cake and eating it too.

17. Larabar Pumpkin Pie - $5.79

If you're not a fan of RX Bars, try these! They are at a lower price point and are still yummy, say, for a fall reading session.

18. Alpine Spiced Cider Instant Drink Mix - $2.59

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Oof, I will definitely be making these this season. Imagine sipping this lovely apple cider drink as you're just waking up, starting off the day with a rustic twist of goodness. Insert *chef's kiss* meme here.

19. Delighted by Pumpkin Hummus - $5.99

Okay, this is a bit out there, but here me out. Dessert hummus!? And in pumpkin flavor!? I think I'm on board (emphasis on think).

20. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Creamer - $4.99

Photo by Heidi Kaden on Unsplash

Yes, the VSCO girl delicacy: pumpkin spice creamer. For any and all basic occasions. *drops mic*

If you want some tunes to eat your fall snacks to, check out my "fall feels" playlist here.

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20 Fall-Themed Snacks Every College Student Should Get Their Hands On Because PSLs Are SO Overrated

Put on your cozy sweater and fluffy socks, we're going to Tar-ghey.

1. Maple Crème Oreos - $3.79

2. Pumpkin Cheerios - $3.79

3. Pop Tarts Pumpkin Pie - $3.89

4. Pumpkin Spice Pretzels - $3.69

5. Pumpkin Spice Coffee - $5.99

6. Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream - $3.62

7. Pumpkin Spice Almonds - $3.69

8. Noosa Pumpkin Yogurt - $2.49

9. Candy Corn Trail Mix - $3.69

10. Werther's Halloween Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels - $3.99

11. Maple Truffle Butter Cookies - $3.69

12. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese - $3.39

13. Mochi Ice Cream Pumpkin Spice - $5.89

14. Halo Top Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream - $6.95

15. Talenti Pumpkin Pie Gelato Ice Cream - $5.19

16. RX Bar Pumpkin Spice - $8.39

17. Larabar Pumpkin Pie - $5.79

18. Alpine Spiced Cider Instant Drink Mix - $2.59

19. Delighted by Pumpkin Hummus - $5.99

20. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Creamer - $4.99

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1. The "welp"

2. The hugs

3. The walk to the door

4. The doorway chat

5. The "we really should be going"

6. The second round of hugs

7. The hand on the doorknob

8. The slow open conversation

9. The window wave

The clearest of messages are the ones hidden in broad daylight.

"My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live."

1. I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it, so tell the voice inside your head to believe it (“Only One")

2. Woke up an optimist, sun was shining, I'm positive. (“FourFive Seconds")

3. You know what the Midwest is? Young and restless. (“Jesus Walks")

4. But I'm a champion, so I turned tragedy to triumph. (“Through the Wire")

5. And I heard 'em say, nothin' ever promised tomorrow today. (“Heard 'em Say")

6. 'Fore the day I die, I'mma touch the sky. (“Touch the sky")

7. Gotta testify, come up in the spot looking extra fly. (“Touch the Sky")

8. I think I died in an accident, cause this must be heaven. (“Touch the Sky")

9. You see, if you ever wanted to ever be anything, there'd always be somebody that shoot down any dream. There'll always be haters, that's the way it is. (“Bring Me Down")

10. For ever ever? For ever ever? Ever ever? (“Diamonds From Sierra Leone")

11. Let's go on a livin' spree. Shit, they say the best things in life are free. (“Good Life")

12. Welcome to the good life. (“Good life")

13. Everything I'm not made me everything I am. (“Everything I Am")

14. Let's have a toast for the douchebags. Let's have a toast for the assholes. Let's have a toast for the scumbags, every one of them that I know. (“Runaway")

15. On a bathroom wall I wrote, "I'd rather argue with you than to be with someone else." (“Blame Game")

16. Things used to be, now they not. Anything but us is who we are. (“Blame Game")

17. Lost in this plastic life. Let's break out of this fake-ass party. (“Lost in the World")

18. I'm trying to right my wrongs, but it's funny, them same wrongs helped me write this song. (“Touch the Sky")

19. And don't let nobody with the power to sign ever tell you you ain't got the power to rhyme. (“Get By")

20. The weather's so breezy, man, why can life always be this easy? (“Flashing Lights")

21. We shine because they hate us, floss 'cause they degrade us. (“All Falls Down")

22. And this is for the family that can't be with us. (“Family Business")

23. As kids we used to laugh, who knew that life would move this fast? (“Family business")

24. I know I look better in real life. (“The Glory")

25. In the club, always the flyest. (“Everyone Nose")

26. Screams from the haters got a nice ring to it. I guess every superhero need his theme music. (“Power")

27. I go for mine, I got to shine, now throw your hands up in the sky. (“Good Life")

28. You weren't perfect, but you made life worth it. (“Blame Game")

29. Too many Urkels on your team, that's why your wins low. (“Dark Fantasy")

30. It's amazing, I'm the reason everybody fired up this evening. (“Amazing")

31. You got a new friend, well, I got homies. (“Heartless")

32. Throw your hands up in the sky and say “We don't care what people say." (“We Don't Care")

33. I'll never be picture perfect Beyoncé. (“Everything I am")

34. Keep risin' 'til the sky knows your name. (“Only One")

35. Nothing lasts forever, but be honest babe, it hurts, but it may be the only way. (“Heard 'Em Say")

36. I'll never be as laid back as this beat was. (“Everything I Am")

37. They say that people in your life are seasons, and everything that happens is for a reason. (“Heard 'Em Say")

38. She Instagram herself like "Bad bitch alert." He Instagram his watch like "Mad rich alert." (“Blood on the Leaves")

39. The good outweighs the bad even on your worst day. (“Only One")

40. Shit, I'm chilling trying to stack these millions. (“I am a God")

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2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

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1. I know you're happy, 'cause I can see it,  so tell the voice inside your head to believe it (“Only One")