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19 Snacks to Keep in Your Dorm So You Don't Have to Hit the Vending Machine on the Daily

07/02/2018 - 11:02 PM

There's no complicated plan to stay healthy while living in a dorm in college. It's all about stocking your shelves with snacks that will keep you, and your sugar levels, on point. After all, when the food on-campus starts to make you roll your eyes, you'll want to come back to your dorm and snack on healthy choices [1] that will keep you full and energized, so you can get through the semester like a champ.

Whether or not your have a fridge [2]in your room, load up on snacks that travel well in your backpack or can sit on your shelves without expiring or causing your tiny living area to smell foul. Add any of these 19 picks to your grocery list, so you don't waste time browsing the aisles, contemplating what to put in your cart, and later, into your belly.

Archer Farms Blueberry Nut Trail Mix

This walnuts, almonds, and sweetened blueberry trail mix [2] ($6) is an easy snack to eat while studying in your dorm or pack up to take to the library. It's a nice combo of salty and sweet in every single bite.

Quaker Original Heart Healthy Oatmeal

What's better than a hearty snack you can just add water to? With four grams of protein and only 100 calories, all you need is a microwave or a pot of hot water and 60 seconds to spare to make this hearty oatmeal [2] ($3 for a pack of 12).

Peeled Organic Dried Mango Snacks

Grab a handful of dried organic slices of mango [2] ($3) for a naturally sweet taste that's loaded with vitamins A and C, and not loaded with any artificial preservatives or flavors.

Garden Veggie Straws

If you're used to munching on traditional potato chips, switch those out for veggie straws [2] ($5 for a pack of 6). These straws have 30 percent less fat that most potato chips.

That's It. Nutrition Bar Apple & Blueberry

Nothing screams healthy like a snack bar [2] ($6 for 5 bars) that just has two ingredients: blueberry and apple. That's it — see what we did there? You can have as many bars as you want at once without having to worry about consuming any preservatives or added sugar.

Marketside Sweet Gala Apples, Mild Cheddar Cheese & Pretzels Snack Pack

Remember the snack packs you used to eat for lunch in elementary school? Bring that trend back into your life, only now pick a healthier option. A snack pack with apples, cheese, and pretzels [3] ($1) is a great source of both protein and calcium, keeping your bones and body healthy during the school year.

Justin's Honey Peanut Butter with Banana Chips

Some days, it might be tempting to just eat spoonfuls of peanut butter right out of the jar. When you're having one of those moments, stop yourself and grab an individual pack of banana chips and peanut butter [3] ($1). It will help you control your portions and serve as a naturally delicious snack that'll keep you from making a peanut butter mess.

belVita Breakfast Biscuits Soft Baked Oats & Chocolate

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can also be the trickiest one to figure out. When you're rushing to get to class or back to the library to cram for your exam, grab one of these oats and chocolate biscuits [3] ($3). They are filled with fiber and vitamin B, and will keep you energized for hours.

Quaker Lightly Salted Gluten Free Rice Cakes

If you're out of bread but have the craving for a sandwich, rice cakes [3] are your best option. Made from whole grain rice, this 60-calorie snack pairs well with peanut butter, jelly, or hummus.

David Seeds Sunflower Seeds

Seeds and nuts are easy snacks to turn to when you're looking to feel full fast. Sunflower seeds [3] ($1) are packed with protein, fiber, and zinc.

Goodnessknows Cranberry Almond And Dark Chocolate Snack Squares

This granola bar [3] ($4 for 5 bars) filled with whole nuts, real fruits, toasted oats, and dark chocolate is better than those vending machine sugary alternatives.

Simply Balanced Mixed Berry Flavored Snacks

When your sweet tooth is acting up, try a pack of mixed berry gummies [3] ($3). They are non-GMO and gluten-free and will hopefully give you enough of a sweet kick to stop you from hitting the cafeteria for ice cream.

Larabar Minis Apple Pie & Cashew Cookies

Enjoy the taste of apple pie or cashew cookie in a snack bar [3] ($5 for 10 mini bars) that's non-GMO and made with no gluten, soy, or dairy. It's the perfect wholesome snack to keep in your bookbag and snack on in between classes.

Pressed by Kind Cherry Apple Chia Bars

When you're looking for a quick and easy way to add fruit to your diet, devour one of these fruit and chia chewy bars [3] ($5 for 4 bars). There's not any added sugar in them, and you'll get two full servings of fruit by eating just one bar.

Annie's Homegrown Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookie Granola Bars

Pick up one of these cookie granola bars [3] ($3 for 5 bars) if you're looking for a dessert replacement. You'll get a serving of whole grains and fiber with no artificial flavors, colors, or corn syrup.

Simply Balanced Organic Strawberry Fruit Strips

Add a strawberry fruit strip [3] ($6 for 25 strips) into your snack mix for a mid-day treat that's packed with real fruit and under 50 calories.

Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt

It's totally fine to indulge in a dark chocolate bar [3] ($14 for 12 bars) when you have a sweet craving because you'll also get a nutty snack that's filled with protein, low-sugar, and non-GMO ingredients.

Simply Balanced Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices

If buying fresh fruit isn't an option, try freeze dried strawberry slices [3] ($3). They are a great, hassle-free addition to trail mix or cereal in the morning.

GoGo Squeez Applesauce

When your stomach starts making noises, pull out a squeeze pouch of applesauce [3] ($6 for 12 packs) and enjoy a snack made from 100 percent fruit. Plus, you can have it during class without making any noises from clingy wrappers.


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