{"id":3086,"date":"2015-09-02t18:37:23","date_gmt":"2015-09-02t18:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=3086"},"modified":"2015-09-02t18:37:23","modified_gmt":"2015-09-02t18:37:23","slug":"the-best-and-easiest-study-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/the-best-and-easiest-study-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"the best (and easiest) study snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"
hey, we get it \u2026 who doesn\u2019t love pairing a little snack with study time? here are a few healthy, simple, and \u2014 most importantly \u2014 delicious treats we found from around the web. reach for one of these the next time you\u2019re looking for something to munch on while you get your study on. your body and brain will thank you for it.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n these healthy little bites from s<\/a><\/span>mashedpeasandcarrots.com<\/span><\/a> are an awesome combination of sweet, savory, crunchy, and gooey to give you the energy boost you need to power through a late night of studying. the ingredients are simple and affordable, and it only takes 30 minutes to make a whole platter. bring them to a study group and you might just become the most popular one there. get the recipe <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n have a case of late-night-potato-chip craving? no worries \u2014 these zucchini chips from <\/span>my san francisco kitchen<\/span><\/a> are here to rescue you. just cut up some thin zucchini slices, season with whatever you\u2019d like, bake, then eat. it takes about 90 minutes in the oven, but you can use that time to get some reading done, right? find the recipe <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n this one takes barely any prep time at all! (unless, of course, you want to make your own hummus. in which case, try out <\/span>this recipe<\/span><\/a>.) replace your chips and dip with protein-rich hummus and a plate of carrots, celery, bell peppers, or cucumbers. this low-carb option will make you feel super full without the sleepiness that comes with heavy carbs.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n this savory snack is quick, light, and tasty. pop some wheat or wholegrain bread in the toaster, spread on some cottage cheese, slice some cherry tomatoes in half, add some pepper and other seasonings, and <\/span>voil\u00e1: <\/span><\/i>another healthy and protein-rich treat to keep you full and focused. find similar snacks on <\/span>the gracious pantry<\/span><\/a>. you can also learn more tricks to stay focused here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n here’s how it turned out when i made it at home:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n pretty good, huh?<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n prefer to eat something sweet while you study? this easy <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a> for frozen yogurt blueberries from <\/span>familyfreshmeals.com<\/span><\/a> is just what you\u2019re looking for. prepare the blueberries and stick them in the freezer about an hour before you start studying, pull them out, then enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n does it get any easier than this? go ahead, slice up your favorite kind of apple (honeycrisp for me!), and dip it in some chunky or smooth peanut butter. looking to go healthier? grab the organic pb at trader joe\u2019s. looking for something a little more creative? try mixing it up with almond butter. this snack will not only keep you feeling full and satisfied (thanks pb), it might also keep the doctor away (thanks apples). <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n did you know studies show that eating hot snacks can help you feel more satisfied? more satisfied means you stop craving junk food and start thinking more about the studying at hand \u2014 sounds like a win-win. and oatmeal is just the snack for the job. get your cozy, warm snack on in just 15 minutes with this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a> from taste of home.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n crunchy and savory, these little guys make a great replacement for chips and salty nuts. you can pop a few of them in your mouth while you study, or save them to add to a salad. either way, the best part is that you can flavor them however you want. this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a> on natural noshing suggests you try them fajita-style.<\/span><\/p>\n2. baked organic zucchini chips<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. hummus and veggies<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. toast with cottage cheese and cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/h2>\n
5. frozen yogurt covered blueberries<\/span><\/h2>\n
6. apple slices and peanut butter<\/span><\/h2>\n
7. brown sugar and banana oatmeal<\/span><\/h2>\n
8. roasted chickpeas<\/span><\/h2>\n
9. mixed nut medley<\/span><\/h2>\n