Hey guys, Hailee here!
And can I just say, it feels so good to be writing again! Today, I'm going to share a few of the snacks I like to bring with me when I'm at University. For those who don't know, I spend most of my day on campus, and I like to bring a variety of snacks to munch on while I'm gone.
When it comes to picking snacks, I try to pick things that I know will fill me up! I'm very bad for once I start snacking, I won't stop! Before I know it, all my snacks are gone, and I still have hours left on campus.
Let me know what you guys do for snacks, or even if you're going to try some of these recipes out!
HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
*I usually go to a bulk food store to buy my ingredients*
What you'll need: - Your choice of nuts (Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Pecans)
- Your choice of dried fruit (Cherries, Blueberries, Strawberries)
- Your choice of seeds (Pumpkin, Sunflower, Flax)
- Your choice of sweets (Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows, M&M's, Peanut Butter Chips)
- Your choice of grain (Pretzels, Popcorn, Granola, Cheerios)
Directions:- Combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl.
- Give it a good mix, ensuring that everything is mixed up in your bowl.
- Store them in individual snack bags, or containers depending on your preference!
*I usually try to keep this mix for a week or so, I tend to make smaller batches at a time, so I don't waste any of it. Also, you can make the mix customizable to your liking!*
NO BAKE ENERGY BITES
What you'll need:- 1 1/2 cups or rolled oats
- 3/4 cup of peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (or raisins)
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Directions:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Using your hands, knead mixture until everything is combined.
- Once the mixture is combined, put it in the fridge for about an hour.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and store until ready to serve.
*This recipe makes about 12 servings, and I usually just put them in a Tupperware container until I'm ready to bring a few to school!*
MASON JAR SNACKS
What you'll need:
- Large Mason jar
- Hummus
- Carrot sticks
- Celery
- Crackers of choice
Directions:- Layer your hummus in first; I like to be very generous when doing so. But, you can put in as much as you want.
- Start taking your carrots and celery sticks and start putting them into the hummus.
- Once all your veggies are in place, I like to layer a few crackers on the top!
*This by far, is really easy to put together. Just be careful when handling your bags as the jars can break very easily!*