Hello!
So being a busy student can make you hungry, especially if you're under a lot of stress and exams. It's very easy to start stress eating and binging on unhealthy food that doesn't give you the energy that you need. I'm going to give you 6 different ideas on things that are going to keep you satisfied whilst you study hard!
1. Apples with Cinnamon
This is a very simple one yet I only found out about it not so long ago.
Chop the apple up into 8ths or thinner/thicker slices if you like and sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on them. To spice it up a bit more, why not sprinkle a little brown sugar on top as well.
Apple's are great for keeping the mind focused and memory and the cinnamon simply gives it a slight alternative taste to normal apples.
2. Frozen Grapes
This one is for all you sweetie fans out there.
I like to think this is the healthier alternative for boiled candy. So if you've got a bit of sweet tooth when it comes to your stress eating. Keeping a bunch a grapes in the freeze is the best way to go.
3. Roasted Chickpeas
This again is very simple but does take longer than the others... But completely worth it of course!
Start of with rinsing, draining and drying your chickpeas. Toss them with some salt and olive oil and roast them at 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F. Tossing them every 10 minutes, leave them to crisp for 20 to 30 minutes. Don't forget the spices! Why not try combinations of cumin and chilli, salt and vinegar, lemon zest and rosemary, paprika. It's completely up to you. These are just like popcorn, crispy and flavoursome. A great snack for when you've got the munchies.
4. Banana Toast
This one is actually what I have as a breakfast regularly.
It's very quick however looks and tastes amazing. Simply slice a banana up, say 1cm to 3cm thick depending on how you like it. Pop some bread in the toaster and once its ready just create a layer of banana on the toast. You can then spice it up with some toppings I like to use cinnamon/nutmeg or honey/maple syrup but you could add oats, nuts, sugar, hummus even.
5. Veggie Boats
These are something I like to call veggie boats. The combinations are completely up to you.
So celery would work best because of their curved/spoon like shape but carrots and cucumbers would work just as great if you scoop a little of the middle out. And there you have your boats. For the filling in the boats you could have peanut/almond butter, salsa, avocado, hummus, vegan dip, or something similar. Next why not top them off with something. I'd recommend dates, nuts, diced pepper/tomatoes, chopped olives. Of course making sure the flavour fits with the boat and the boat filling.
6. Fruit Popsicles
Do you like smoothies? Well have you ever tried them frozen?
My mum and I made these all the time throughout summer. My favourite was frozen strawberries, frozen banana and melon with a splash of almond milk. Blend, then pour into ice lolly moulders and leave to freeze. Then take them out when you're ready for a refreshing fruity ice lolly. Perfect for cooling down those overheating student brains.
Again sorry for the lack of pictures. I do aim to start adding images as soon as I get the time!
I hope this has inspired you to stay energised whilst being a student. Let me know in the comments if you've tried any of these because I'd love to hear your opinion! Again sorry about the lack pictures. I do aim to start uploading my own images just haven the got anytime at the moment :)
~ Happy Lil' Plant Life
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