Here 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
  

Drinks

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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