4 Time-Saving Meals To Get You Through Exams

Spending everyday in the library studying? Dark circles under your eyes are noticeably darker? Wore the same sweater 3 days in a row because you’ve had no time for laundry? Sounds like it is exam season. Exam season can be tough on everyone. Taking care of your mental health during exams is very important but your physical health should not be overlooked. In order for your brain to be working at its best, your body needs to be nourished properly. Fuel up your brain and body with these four time-saving meals.

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Avocado Protein Smoothie

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 1 minuteTotal time: 6 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 scoop chocolate flavored protein powder
• 2-3 ice cubes
• 1 tsp hemp hearts for garnish

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in blender (except for hemp hearts).

2. Blend until desired consistency.

3. 
   

   Pour into glass or to-go container and enjoy!

Starbucks Lunch Box

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 3 minutesCook time: 12 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• dash salt
• 1 apple sliced
• handful crackers
• handful baby carrots
• almond butter as much as you desire
• hummus as much as you desire

Instructions

1. 

Cheesy Scrambled Egg Avocado Wrap (with side of veggies)

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 5 minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 3 eggs scrambled
• sprinkle shredded cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• avocado
• 1 medium sized whole wheat wrap
• handful arugula
• handful baby carrots
• handful sliced cucumber

Instructions

1. Grease pan with butter, margarine, or oil of choice and heat pan on medium heat.

2. Crack eggs into pan and immediately scramble with spatula.

3. Cook eggs until just about done, constantly turning the eggs.

4. Take eggs off stove, add cheese, salt, and pepper and mix well.

5. On the whole wheat wrap, mash avocado and place arugula on top.

   Add eggs to wrap and garnish with salt and pepper.

Fruit-Filled Chia Seed Pudding

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• cup unsweetened almond milk
• tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup optional
• kiwi sliced
• banana sliced
• coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Combine chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup into a small jar. Mix well and cover.

2. Place jar in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to thicken (the longer in the fridge the thicker it will be).

3. Once at the desired consistency, take out of fridge and give it a good stir.

   Add sliced kiwi, banana, and garnish with coconut flakes.

These time-saving meals will be sure to nourish your brain and body properly. Now, go crush your midterms. 

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