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The healthy snack list for college

14 August 2009 163 Comments

trailmix-main_fullHere is a complete packing list of healthy snacks for family and friends who know, or have, freshman going off to college soon. This list is customized and expanded from our original Organi-licious Snacks post.

Healthy snacks to pack for college:

  • Wheat crackers
  • Energy (or protein) bars: i.e. Kashi Go Lean!, Clif, Zone, LaraBar
  • Fresh fruit
  • Granola bars
  • High fiber and whole grain cereal
  • Nuts: soy, almond (no salt)
  • Oatmeal (packets)
  • Pita bread: wheat
  • Popcorn: try the single-serving bag
  • Cup o’ soup
  • Trail Mix
  • Tuna fish snack packs
  • Peanut butter
  • Raisins and craisins
  • Freeze dried fruits
  • Sugar free pudding cups
  • Mixed fruit cups
  • Applesauce cups
  • Baked chips
  • Whole grain pretzel
  • Thin crisps
  • Salsa dip
  • Soy crisps
  • Veggie chips
  • 100 calorie packs
  • Canned organic corn: look for no salt added
  • Canned fruits: in it’s own juice, the syrup, even light, has too much sugar
  • Whole grain cereal
  • Olives
  • Dark chocolate

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TIP: Buy these wholesale

  • V8 cans
  • Coconut water boxes, i.e. Zico
  • Acai juice boxes: natural energy booster
  • Soy milk, vanilla/choc boxes: provide protein
  • Soy milk cartons: these are great for cereal. Store them in the cupboard than put it in the fridge up to 7-10 days after opening one
  • Brita water filter
  • Water thermos to fill and take to class and gym

If you have a fridge


  • Baby carrots and celery
  • Hummus: dip for veggies and chips
  • String cheese
  • Cottage cheese
  • Laughing cow light cheese: spread for crackers
  • Yogurt and smoothies
  • Water
  • Low-fat milk
  • Light dressing: for salads and veggie dip

TIP: A box of Ziploc bags will help your student pack healthy snacks for there backpack for in between classes.

More from RaisingRoots:

Organi-licious Snacks
The Five Worst Packaged Lunchbox Meals
Delicious Protein Tenders

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