15 Quick and Nutritious Snack Ideas for College Dorm Living

Quick snacks for college students? They’re listening! Nutritious snacks? Wait, don’t they subsist on pizza, ramen, and beer? Actually, today’s college students, while still enjoying the fun aspects, are more nutritionally minded than perhaps any generation before. So whether you’re a college student or a parent of one, check out these 15 quick and nutritious snacks for college dorm living.

Apple Slices with Nut Butter

Slice up an apple. Then, spread some almond butter or peanut butter on the slices. This snack is both filling and nutritious.

Banana Ice Cream

If you want ice cream without the calories, try this one. Then, blend some frozen bananas until they’re creamy and smooth. Enjoy!

Edamame

This Japanese dish has become popular worldwide because it’s rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins. It consists of immature soybeans still in their pods that are steamed or boiled and then salted.

Fresh Fruit with Cottage Cheese

Take some blueberries or strawberries and put them on top of cottage cheese. The simple snack is refreshing, delicious, and full of protein.

Greek Yogurt Bark

Spread Greek yogurt on a pan or plate. Mix in toppings such as chocolate chips or granola. Place it in the freezer; you can break it into bite-sized pieces after it's frozen.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

You’ll need some ingredients like fresh berries and granola to make this. Then you can either make layers with the Greek yogurt on the bottom or mix everything together.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein, but college students don’t always have time to cook them in the morning. Instead, prepare up to 4 hard-boiled eggs at a time and then keep them refrigerated for a convenient, nutritious breakfast or snack whenever.

Mini-Quesadillas

All you need for this quick, easy snack is some small tortillas, black beans, and shredded cheese. Or just go with tortillas and cheese. Warm them up in a microwave and enjoy!

Popcorn

Popcorn is nutritious and low in calories. Prepare some, season it with salt or your favorite spices, and store it in a zip-lock bag, where it will keep fresh for days.

Protein Balls

Protein powder, nut butter, and oats are good for this. Make a bunch of them and then store them in the fridge so you have a convenient and fresh snack whenever you need one.

Rice Cakes with Avocado

Mash up some avocado and mix in a little salt and a dash of lemon juice (or squeeze a lemon if you have one). Spread it on top of rice cakes and enjoy this low-calorie, nutritious snack.

Smoothie 

The ingredients are all up to you. One popular choice is mixing your favorite fruits with almond or soy milk. Blend them together and enjoy your smoothie in the dorm or on the go.

Tuna with Whole Grain Crackers

This one is as simple as taking some canned or packaged tuna and spreading it on top of the crackers. For a little variety and added flavor, put a slice of cucumber on top and make it a “sandwich.”

Trail Mix

Here’s another one where the ingredients are all up to you. Popular mixes include some combination of dried fruits, nuts, granola, oats, and chocolate chips or M&Ms.

Veggie Sticks with Hummus

Hummus is rich in both flavor and nutrients. Use it as a dip for carrot sticks or slices, celery, or sliced bell peppers or cucumbers.