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4 Time-Saving Meals To Get You Through Exams

Janyn Zoccoli
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UBC chapter.

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
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Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Avocado Protein Smoothie

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

Ingredients

Instructions

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

  2. Blend until desired consistency.

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    Pour into glass or to-go container and enjoy!

Starbucks Lunch Box
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Starbucks Lunch Box

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

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Place 2 eggs in a pot filled with water (enough to cover the eggs) and add salt. Bring water and eggs to a boil.

  2. Once at a boil, take off stove and let sit for 12 minutes.

    Spoon tip: immediately place eggs in ice cold water for easier peeling.

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    Slice apple and place apple slices, carrots, crackers, hummus, and almond butter on a plate or in a to-go container.

    Spoon tip: you can make hard-boiled eggs and keep them in your fridge for up to one week.

Cheesy Scrambled Egg Avocado Wrap (with side of veggies)
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Cheesy Scrambled Egg Avocado Wrap (with side of veggies)

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

Ingredients

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
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Fruit-Filled Chia Seed Pudding

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

Ingredients

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. 

Janyn Zoccoli

UBC '20