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Pumpkin Spice Madness

The time is upon us.

As the leaves fall and we all put our Halloween costumes away until next year, pumpkin spice madness takes over. Read on to see the craziest pumpkin spice things we found.

The Latte That Started It All

When Starbucks released their (now famous) PSL, this trend became a staple for Fall.

Cake Mix...For The Dog

Get man’s best friend in on the madness with this...interesting product. Available here from Jet!

Cupcakes

The goodies don’t just have to be for the dog! Treat yourself to some cupcakes with this mix.

Air Freshener

Because why wouldn’t you want your business to smell like pumpkin spice? Available at Target.

Oreos

Ok...so this isn’t too out there, especially since Oreo is known for their eccentric flavors. Grab them from Target and let us know what you think!

Pumpkin Spice Cheerios

Start your morning with PSC: Pumpkin Spice Cereal!

Have you tried any bizarre PS-products? Tweet to us and let us know!

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Snack Hacks: Halloween Edition

Happy Halloweek, Snack Hackers! 

This week, we’ve brought you the spookiest snacks...whether you’re in the mood for a trick or a treat! Perfect for a halloween party or just to have a fun dinner with your roommates, these little meals are sure to be a hit.

Jack O’Lantern Stuffed Peppers 

These bad boys are a Halloween classic! Carve out and hallow an orange pepper, and then stuff with a yummy chicken & rice recipe for a yummy themed dinner! See the full recipe here from Spoon University. 

Ghost Pizza Bagels

These super simple ghouls can be made in a dorm or an apartment. Check out our previous posts to see how to make these in the microwave, or get the full rundown here from Delish!

Bloody Cupcakes

Channel your inner vampire with these gory cupcakes that taste as good as they scare! The full recipe is on Foodology Geek! We recommend filling the center with strawberry jelly or red icing!

Frankenguac

This is so adorable, we couldn’t help but sharing this fun and easy idea from Taste of Home! You can also totally make a pumpkin one, using hummus instead of the guacamole!

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ok...we’ve officially hopped on the pumpkin spice bandwagon. This recipe from Delish gives everyone’s favorite cookie a delicious upgrade. This is also a great way to make use of the insides of any carved pumpkins!

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Weirdest Celebrity Snack Hacks

Happy pre-weekend snack hackers!

Our last post was all about local sports stars, and now we’re bringing you food secrets from celebrities...that are a little weird. Read on to find out your favorite stars’ strange food obsessions, tricks and guilty pleasures.

Kourtney Kardashian’s Reese’s Technique

Kourtney K proved she does have talent after all when she posted this video about how to properly eat a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.

Learn her Reese’s routine here! Maybe the technique really brings out the flavor....

Scott Foley Only Eats Eggs with Peanut Butter

Scott revealed on Instagram that his family will only eat eggs with PB on top! Critics were skeptic, but Scott says it’s a tasty way to sneak some extra protein in to his kids’ breakfasts.

Magic Mike’s Special Sandwich 

What’s Channing Tatum’s secret ingredient for the perfect sandwich? Cheetos! His favorite lunch is peanut butter, grape jelly and Cheetos on white bread. 

Khloe Kardashian’s Organizing Obsession

Khloe K loves food so much that she meticulously organizes EVERYTHING. Maybe the secret to looking as good as Khloe is having a really good looking pantry?? 

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Snack Tips from the SU Pros

Hey Snack Hackers! 

This week we’re bringing you favorite meals from athletes here on SU’s campus. For these student sports stars, it’s especially important to fuel their bodies with the best.

From on-the-go snacks to hearty dinners, student athletes share their top picks below. We had them anonymously send us their food choices, so all photos belong to them! 

Healthy Pasta

“My teammates form of a healthy pasta. She's staying away from processed meat so she is trying something new and healthy.”

I Want Candy

“A quick snack to eat in class after having a great lunch...cheat day!”

Healthy Dinner

“Had time to finally come home and cook so I made steak with quinoa and tomatoes with greens.”

Quick Meal

“Green beans with mushrooms and grilled chicken...healthy and helps me get through practice.”

Lunch on the Go

“I grabbed a quick chipotle chicken wrap on the way to class.”

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Cleaning Hacks

By now we hope you’ve gotten a chance to try some of our delicious snack hacks. Whether you made breakfast in the microwave or treated yourself to desert with the roommates, by now your kitchen must be a little dirty. Don’t stress, these 5 tips will help you get your kitchen back to mom-approved cleanliness in no time!

1. Ice Cubs for the Garbage Disposal

Throw some ice cubs down your garbage disposal, along with a cup of salt. Put the water on and run the disposal for 20 seconds.

2. Quick Microwave Clean

Clean your microwave with just a lemon! Slice one into two halves and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes. Take a sponge and wipe away any excess food.

3. Self-Cleaning Blender

After you’ve made your smoothie of choice, fill the blender halfway with hot water, and add dish soap. Turn the blender on for about 45 seconds. Pour it out and rinse.

4. Scraping the Bottom

Burnt food sucks...cleaning the burnt pan sucks even more. It can actually be super easy to clean! Sprinkle baking soda generously into the pan, and then add water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, scrape the burnt food right off and then pour the mixture down the drain.

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Easy Meals for Beginners

Happy Monday Snack Hackers!

This week, our theme is Apartment Meals for Beginners. Check out our top 5 quick & easy recipes for those of us that don’t have much experience in the kitchen--no dining hall necessary! Special thanks to our friends at Tasty for the videos!

1. BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake

This just looks AMAZING. This easy recipe combines classic BBQ with hearty pasta and (of course) cheese! It’s quick and can serve 8 people. Get your friends together for a family (or floor) dinner!

2. Cloud Eggs

This latest food fad looks like a dream. Fluffy eggs in the morning that taste great? Sign us up! The key to success here is to really whip the eggs and make large dollops on the baking tray!

3. Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash is a healthier alternative to pasta, and might even be a dish your friends haven’t tried yet. Many grocery stores will sell the squash already cut in half. Impress your friends with this dish...there’s four ways to make it!

4. Pizza

What could be better than homemade pizza with dough made from scratch? This delicious lunch or dinner (or breakfast...we don’t judge!) will be sure to satisfy and impress. You can even add bowls of BBQ sauce, ranch dressing or hot sauce for dipping!

5. Microwave Cheesecake

We can’t forget about dessert! This simply cheesecake is a guilty pleasure that’ll put a smile on your roommate’s face. Plus, the’ll totally think you’re a kitchen pro!

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for more tips for first-time chefs!

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The Importance of Breakfast

Between homework, class, social life and work, it can seem impossible to squeeze in enough sleep! Some of us have a talent of sleeping until the last possible second before class, while others are up early to take care of work before class. 

According to HuffPost, 31 million Americans skip breakfast daily. The majority of that group is college students! This is a huge issue and can have serious consequences, like lack of energy, stress on mental health, binge eating later in the day and low blood sugar levels.

Breakfast gives you the boost in the morning you need to get through morning classes. An apple has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. The influx of nutrients, sugar and protein into your body gives you energy, helping you to stay focused in class. 

If you don’t grab a bite in the morning, you’ll be feasting for lunch! Having a cheat day every once in a while is fine, but you’ll end up consuming a huge lunch without breakfast. Studies have suggested that eating in the morning even helps to lose weight.

A recent study has also found evidence that breakfast can enhance memory, creativity, capacity to process information and reason, logical thinking and speaking. That’s basically a cheat sheet to help you pay attention and ace class for the day! 

Not a ton of time to prepare food before class? No sweat! Keep scrolling for easy to-go snacks for class!

Photo courtesy of https://thechicsite.com/2015/06/22/parfaits-to-go/.

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Class Snacks

Hey Snack Hackers! This week we’re focusing on snacks on-the-go. Whether it’s avoiding a loud chip bag in the lecture hall or avoiding heavy-calorie junk food, we’ve got you covered. Save money and calories with these tips that will never have you hangry in class!

1. Mason Jar Hummus Dippers

Photo Courtesy of https://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable.

Healthy, yummy and quiet! Fill a mason jar about a quarter of the way with the hummus of your choice. Our favorite is Sabra Roasted Red Pepper, but you can substitute with salsa, guacamole or any other dip! Then, fill the rest of the jar with carrots and celery!

2. Healthy Homemade Chips

Photo Courtesy of https://greatist.com/health/healthy-chip-alternatives.

Ditch the processed (and noisy) chip bag for a much healthier version! Make your own chips out of your favorite fruits and veggies with these awesome recipes! Pack them in a plastic baggie and you’re on your way!

3. Breakfast Muffins

Photo courtesy of https://www.justataste.com/healthy-breakfast-egg-muffins-recipe/

Scramble an egg with your favorite toppings and pour the mixture into a greased muffin tin. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes and you’ll have pre-cooked egg muffins to bring to class. These treats are mess-free, so you’ll never have to worry about missing breakfast again!

4. Portable Parfaits

Photo courtesy of https://thechicsite.com/2015/06/22/parfaits-to-go/.

Spread a layer of yogurt on the bottom of a small container (about 1/2 an inch). Then, add a layer of your favorite fruit. Then, another layer of yogurt. Repeat these steps until the container is full.

5.  DIY Fruit Rollups

Photo courtesy of https://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-sneaky-green-apple-fruit-leather/

As a kid, we all loved fruit rollups! Now you can make an adult version that’s perfect to keep in your bag for in between classes. Follow this yummy recipe to make your own fruit leather

Have any on-the-go snack hacks of your own? Tweet to us at @SUSnackHacks!

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Hey everyone!

 This week we’ll be focusing on food in the dorm. No kitchen? No problem! With a just few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious meal in a mug!

 Healthy Chia and Flaxseed Oatmeal

 1.    Add 1/3 cup rolled oats, ½ cup milk and ½ tablespoon chia seeds into the mug and microwave for 3-4 minutes on regular.

2.    Add flaxseed meal, a splash of milk (optional).

3.    Top with honey, cinnamon, berries or whatever else you want!

  Easy Omelette

 1.     Beat 2 eggs in the mug.

2.     Add a splash of milk and microwave one minute.

3.     Add toppings (cheese, ham, tomato, onion, etc) and microwave for 45 seconds.

4.     Season with salt and pepper (optional).

 Mug Mac

1.    Pour 1 cup of water over ¾ cup macaroni into the mug. The water should completely cover the pasta.

2.    Cook on high for 8 minutes, pausing intermediately to stir and add extra water if necessary.

3.    Add ½ cup of shredded cheese of choice.

4.    Microwave for an additional 60 seconds.

  Pizza

1.     Mix 4 tablespoons of flour, ¼ tablespoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt together.

2.     Add in 3 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

3.     Pour 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on top of the dough mixture.

4.     Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cheese of choice on top.

5.     Microwave for 1.5-2 minutes.

 Sweet Treat: “Skillet” Cookie

1.     Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave for 30 seconds.

2.     Stir in 3 drops of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined.

3.     Add one egg yolk and 2 ½ tablespoons of flour.

4.     Add 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips.

5.     Microwave for 45 seconds.

 Special thanks to Spoon University for the recipes!

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Welcome to SU Snack Hacks!

Hi everyone! We’re the team behind Snack Hacks, and we’re here to get you through the semester with meals that are quick, easy, and tasty! So many students find themselves living in a dorm or an apartment without knowing how to prepare meals. Seriously, who has time to cook a nutritious meal in between class, homework, job, and parties?!?

It’s no secret that a healthy and well-balanced meal is the key to success! While we’re giving you ideas for eats, you’ll be fueling your brain! A good diet helps you stay energized, focused, and ready to do it all.

We’re 4 college girls that understand what it’s like to be away from home and living on your own for the first time. Through this blog, we hope to help college girls make a variety of tasty and healthy meals that can easily be made in a dorm or apartment with roommates.

Whether you’re looking for small bites to bring to class, meal prep tips to save time during exams, or recipes to impress your roommates, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for dining hall tricks, microwave meals, DIY to-go munchies and more.

Stay tuned for:

Instant Meals in a Mug

Dining Hall Hacks 

5 Minute Meals

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We're so excited to snack with you all semester!