10 Snacks To Make For The First Week Of Classes

10 Snacks To Make For The First Week Of Classes https://pixabay.com So kick that bag of chips to the curb and try out these 10 fresh and fun snacks for the first week of classes. 1. Peanut butter cereal bars These yummy peanut butter cereal bars can be a late morning snack or an afternoon snack to enjoy while you are studying before your last class of the day. They are easy to make and dont involve any baking. You will need Cheerios, Rice Krispies, dry roasted peanuts, light corn syrup, sugar, creamy peanut butter, MMs (optional) and vanilla. First, you will need to heat the sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan and add in the peanut butter and vanilla; then mix all other ingredients in a bowl. Next pour the heated sugar mix into the bowl, mix well and spread into a pan. Let cool, then cut into squares and enjoy. For detailed instructions, go here. 2. Snack mix This is one of the easiest snacks you can make to enjoy in between classes. You will need pretzel sticks, Goldfish crackers, MMs, nuts and yogurt raisins. Mix them all together in a bowl and portion out into plastic bags or containers for on the go. You can also alter the ingredients to your favorite treats. pixabay.com 3. Greek yogurt bark Yogurt bark is not only delicious for a snack but is also a healthy choice. You will need just five ingredients: Greek yogurt, granola, maple syrup, strawberries and blueberries. Mix the yogurt and syrup in a bowl, spread the mixture in a wax paper lined baking sheet and top with granola and fruit. Cover the baking sheet with foil and store in freezer, overnight or until frozen. Once completely frozen, you can break the bark into pieces to enjoy. For detailed instructions, go here. 4. Banana bread and chocolate muffins These banana bread and chocolate muffins require a bit more work than other snacks, but they are so worth it. You will need flower, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, bananas, sour cream and unsweetened chocolate. These yummy muffins are great on the go, or even when you have that 8 a.m. and dont have time to grab breakfast. For baking instructions, go here. 5. Monster cookie granola bites This snack does not involve baking and is so good and nutritious. The ingredients include: old fashioned oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, mini MMs and mini chocolate chips. You will need to mix all ingredients in a large bowl, and then roll into 1-1 1/2 inch balls. You can set them on a wax papered baking sheet and store in the fridge until hardened. Grab a few to put in a plastic bag, throw them in your book bag and youll have the perfect treat in between classes. For further ingredients and instructions, go here. 6. Yogurt dipped fruit Yogurt dipped fruit is an easy and healthy snack to eat when you are on campus. You simply take your favorite fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries or bananas, and dip them in Greek yogurt, set them on a wax papered baking sheet and store in the freezer until frozen. You then can portion them out into plastic bags or containers for on the go. pixabay.com 7. Pretzels, peanut butter celery An easy way to store snacks like peanut butter and celery is to put it in a jar container. You can put the peanut butter in the bottom of the jar; stick the celery down in the peanut butter standing up and pretzels on top to dip as well. This keeps your snacks in place and makes it easier to snack healthy. 8. Smores popcorn balls If you ever get a sweet tooth while youre on campus and dont want to buy a candy bar for $3, make these delicious Smores popcorn balls to snack on. This recipe calls for: Golden Grahams, mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, microwave popcorn, butter and mini marshmallows. You will need to melt the butter in a saucepan and then add in the marshmallows; stir until melted. Mix together the popcorn and cereal in a separate bowl. Pour the butter and marshmallow mix in the bowl with the popcorn and cereal and create balls. You then can set them on wax paper and sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips. Allow to cool and enjoy. For more directions, go here. 9. Banana peanut butter bites To make these healthy snacks you will need peanut butter, bananas, mini chocolate chips, Popsicle sticks and sprinkles (optional). First cut the bananas into smaller bite sized pieces. Next spread the peanut butter on top of each of the slices, and stick in the Popsicle stick. You then can put on the sprinkles or mini chocolate chips on top and store in fridge. Once cool, they are ready to enjoy. 10. Caramel apple slices For this delicious snack you will need apples, melting chocolate, caramel, Popsicle sticks and toppings (optional). You will need to slice the apples to make thin and flat slices, while melting the chocolate. Next, on wax paper, cover each slice with the melted chocolate (white or milk chocolate) and let dry. You then can drizzle the caramel on each slice and add toppings of your choice (nuts, sprinkles, etc.). Let the apples harden and they are ready to enjoy. pixabay.com For further instructions, go here.