College life can be so busy at times, but what you eat plays a huge role in keeping your energy and health in check. In this article, I will tell you my Go-To meals and snacks I eat as a college student trying to prioritize health and wellness! Whether that be making a meal, grabbing food between classes, or trying to balance late nights and early mornings. I will tell you how I fuel my body so I feel my best each day!
Breakfast
What you eat in the morning sets you up for success!
Breakfast is such an important way to start the day as a college student. What you eat provides you with energy and helps with focus during your classes. Here are my favorite things to eat for breakfast that are healthy and filling!
- Greek Yogurt Bowl with Fruit and Granola – so filling and so tasty!
- Kodiak Protein Muffin Cups – perfect amount of protein for the morning + such good flavor
- Oatmeal – so versatile, can add peanut butter or fruit to make it even more tasty!
- Bagel with Cream Cheese – this has been a staple breakfast for me for so long! Super quick and super filling
Lunch & Dinner
As a college student, the most beneficial meals are a quick, filling, and balanced!
Now that I am navigating meal planning and finding my own recipes to make, it is important for recipes to take the least amount of time but still have all the most amount of nutrients I can get. I have learned that meals in college are all about balance and getting all your main food groups in for the day! Below are some of my go-to meals that don’t take a whole lot of time to make!
- Turkey + Cheese Flatbread – this has been my go-to forever! I love to add lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce to dress it up. Adding some fruit or chips on the side makes for the perfect lunch!
- Burger Bowls/Taco Bowls – Filled with vegetables, protein, and the perfect amount of carbs to leave you feeling full. These are require a lower maintenance prep and amazing to have as leftovers!
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – Perfect for on top of salads, in a wrap, with pasta, or just by them selves! Once you find a good brand to buy, they are easy to throw in the air fryer and enjoy!
- Sushi Bowls – These are so fun to have and so fun to make when you want to switch up what you normally eat! These also have the perfect amount of veggies and protein!
Snacks
Throughout long classes and study sessions snacks help you stay focused and energized!
Listed below are some of my most favorite things to snack on throughout the day! These are easy to grab and go to work, class, after a workout, or just to have throughout the day!
- Rice Cakes + Peanut Butter – these make for the most perfect after workout snack, plus they are so easy to throw together!
- Perfect Bars – These have been my recent obsession and filled with the perfect amount of protein. They are great for on the go too!
- Fruit – so simple yet so good! Making a fruit salad with strawberries, orange slices, apples, blueberries, raspberries and other fruits makes for the perfect side or quick snack during the day!
- Baked Chips – I love a good salty snack, so a little bag of chips is the perfect thing for me to have! These also come in so many different flavors
- Fruit Snacks – these are perfect to throw in your backpack and enjoy whenever you need a little sweet treat!
These are all some of the foods I eat to keep my body fueled for classes, workouts, and all that the busy college life brings! I hope this gave you a little inspiration for some balanced meals and snacks to eat throughout the week!
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