Five Substantial Snacks to Keep You Going Through Exam Week
It's not ideal to eat and run, but when it comes to exams, sometimes a few minutes is all you have! Finals are stressful and thinking about where you're going to get your next snack shouldn't be one more thing to worry about. Pack a few quick and delicious mini meals to eat during a study session or before an exam and you're good to go. Though treats with tons of sugar will give you an instant boost, they'll also send you on a major crash. These snacks, whipped up by 17 and Baking blogger Elissa Bernstein, will keep you satisfied to tackle even the toughest tests.
1/6These simple and portable bites are the perfect brain food.
Photo: courtesy of Walmart2/6Popcorn Trail Mix
"Air-popped popcorn bulks up trail mix," says Elissa. "For a sweet version, mix with any combination of chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, shredded coconut, banana chips, and nuts. For a savory version, mix with any combination of dried edamame, crumbled cheese, bits of jerky, nuts, cereal, and sunflower or pumpkin seeds."
Orville Redenbacher Original Gourmet Popping Corn, $5. Walmart.com
Photo: courtesy of Target3/6Turkey Roll-ups
"Take thin-sliced deli meat (like turkey or ham) topped with a slice of cheese (swiss, cheddar, or American) and place it on a piece of lettuce. Then wrap it all up into a to-go roll."
Sargento Sliced Baby Swiss, $6. Target.com
Photo: courtesy of The Laughing Cow4/6Stuffed Fruit
"Take fresh strawberries and cut off the tops. Then, hollow out the inside and fill it with goat cheese or Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges. Or, try dates filled with almond butter. Finally, dried figs and peanut butter make another great combination."
The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges, $3. Mywebgrocer.com
Photo: courtesy of Nuts.com5/6Homemade Granola Bars
"Combine 1 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup raw roasted almonds, and 1 Tablespoon honey in a food processor. Press the mix into an 8x4 loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Top with shredded coconut and refrigerate until firm, about 15-20 minutes. When they’ve hardened, cut them into bars."
Raw Almonds, $7 for one pound bag. Nuts.com
Photo: courtesy of Bear Naked6/6Apple and Granola Slices
"Spread apple slices with peanut butter and then dip them into granola. This snack is crunchy, sweet, nutty, and packed with fiber and protein!"
Bear Naked Maple Pecan Granola, $5. Bearnaked.com
