9 easy snack ideas for finals
During finals week, you may not always feel like you have extra time on your hands. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e compiled a list of easy snacks to help you stay fueled, full and focused all week.
If you don鈥檛 have the exact ingredients listed, don鈥檛 stress! You can easily modify these snacks using items you already have.
Fruit parfait
- Plain yogurt
- Sprinkle high fiber cereal or granola on top
- 陆 cup berries of choice
Snack sticks
- Carrot or celery sticks
- 录 cup hummus or salsa
- Whole grain crackers (like Triscuits)
- String cheese
Turkey sandwich
- 2 slices of bread
- Turkey meat
- Veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
- Cheese of choice
Protein box
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- Nut butter of choice
- Cheese of choice
- 1 slice whole grain bread or crackers
Open face sandwich
- Rice cakes, pita bread or english muffin
- 陆 smashed avocado
- 陆 can tuna
- Salt, pepper or seasoning of choice
Fruit smoothie
- Milk of choice
- Plain yogurt
- Fruit of choice (berries, banana, etc.)
Popcorn mix
- 3 cups microwave popcorn
- Nuts of choice
- Other mix-ins (like chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)
Trail mix
- Unsalted nuts of choice
- Raisins, dried cranberries or fruit of choice
- Seeds of choice (e.g., pumpkin, sunflower, etc.)
Caprese skewers
- Mozzarella cheese
- Tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- Toothpicks
Resources
Buff Pantry
Students who are experiencing food insecurity can register with the Buff Pantry to receive free groceries and personal care items. Clients can typically pick out 20 pounds of food each week.
Finals events
Do you love free food? Check out upcoming finals week events to take a break, grab a snack and enjoy activities with friends.
Free Finals Week
Stop by the Rec Center to enjoy free activities all finals week long, including skating, fitness classes and more!
Let鈥檚 Talk
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers free drop-in consultations at various locations around campus. Let鈥檚 Talk is a great way to explore resources, gain insight and address a variety of concerns.
Nutrition Services
Students can meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to discuss meal planning, allergies, intuitive eating, grocery budgeting and more.
Study spaces
Need a place to study? Check out this comprehensive list of study spaces on campus.
Figueroa Wellness Suite
Need a place to rest or reset? Stop by the Figueroa Wellness Suite to take a nap, pick up free wellness supplies, find a quiet place to study or hang out with friends between exams.
AcademicLiveCare
All CU students can access free telehealth services, including counseling, psychiatry, nutrition and medical appointments through AcademicLiveCare.