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We’ve all reached for a bag of chips when we’re strapped for time and just need to eat something to keep our stomach from growling, but there are tons of other ready-to-eat food items that are just as easy to grab when your semester schedule is slammed. Our fave? StarKist®.
They come in different pouches — like Tuna Creations®, Chicken Creations®, and Salmon Creations® — and are perfectly seasoned, fully cooked, and ready to eat, helping you add 10g+ of lean protein to every meal while keeping you fueled throughout the day.
In addition to offering different proteins, StarKist® also has over 25 delicious flavor varieties like Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Ranch, as well as other yummy products like StarKist Smart Bowls® (with seasoned grains, hearty vegetables, and wild-caught tuna) and StarKist Lunch-To-Go® Kits — all perfect for enjoying in class or after practice. Just grab a fork and eat it straight from the pouch while on the go, or simply add your fave StarKist products to familiar recipes, like sandwiches, salads, or ramen.
If you want to make StarKist® a staple in your dorm pantry, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top five fave ways to eat these lean protein pouches and kits!
StarKist® Tuna Creations Pouches
StarKist® Chicken Creations Pouches
StarKist® Salmon Creations Pouches
StarKist®
Lunch-To-Go Kits
StarKist®
Smart Bowls
Nachos
Move over, Taco Tuesday — Nacho Night in the dorms is having its moment, thanks to the delish StarKist Tuna Creations® Bold Jalapeño. Nachos require no cooking, are easy to assemble using things you def already have in your dorm room pantry — like tortilla chips, salsa, and shredded cheese. This tuna pouch has 70 calories and is bursting with flavor and 14g of protein. If you want to elevate your tuna nachos even further, add cilantro and avocado.
Wrap
Spicy stans, stand up! Adding the Chicken Creations® BOLD Buffalo Style pouch from StarKist to a wrap will give you a drool-worthy lunch that brings a little punch! With 11g of protein, it won’t just satisfy your buffalo chicken craving; it’ll also keep you full during all of your afternoon classes. Add some lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots to a fiber-rich tortilla to meet your nutrition goals, and serve some blue cheese dressing on the side.
Bagel
Waking up for an 8 AM? No thanks! Waking up for a filling, delish breakfast bagel? Duh! Just spread cream cheese on a bagel of your choice and top it with the Salmon Creations® Lemon Dill pouch from StarKist, making a perfect, shelf-stable, and affordable replacement for the grocery store lox. With 13g of protein, it’s a great way to fill up for the first meal of the day. Add some cucumbers, capers, red onion, and tomato for the full breakfast salmon experience!
Snack
Having the StarKist Lunch-To-Go® Deli Style Tuna Salad Kit ready to grab for when you’re in the mood for something with more protein than a granola bar is the best pro tip for a busy schedule. This deli-style tuna salad kit — which has 15g of protein and 200 cals — is made with wild-caught light tuna already blended with crunchy water chestnuts, celery, and tangy mayonnaise. The kit also comes with eight crackers, a napkin, and a spoon, making snack time quick, easy, and convenient. Excuse us as we add this to our grocery list!
Grain Bowl
If you enjoy bowls — like burrito bowls and poke bowls — then you’re going to be *obsessed* when you try StarKist Smart Bowls®, especially the Spicy Pepper: Rice & Beans with Tuna Pouch. This grain bowl in a pouch is perfect for the on-the-go lifestyle, and is filled with ingredients like brown rice, black beans, hot sauce, lime, and of course, wild-caught light tuna, all perfectly seasoned and ready to enjoy straight from the pouch with a fork. You’ll not only get an easy and delish bite when you’re running from practice to a presentation, but you’ll also get 11g of protein and 4g of fiber.
Is your stomach growling, too? Add all of these quick, convenient, and yummy StarKist® products to your dorm grocery list and weekly meal rotation right now!