Exam time calls for long hours, stress and a perpetual scarcity of time. There is hardly any time to sleep, let alone having the liberty to prepare an entire meal. But this shouldn’t stop you from keeping yourself well-fed and high on energy. No matter the lack of time, you can easily fix yourself quick snacks that are perfect for exam prep. These options are extremely easy to make and offer fantastic alternatives to junk packaged food.

Apples and dip

Chips and dip is a classic snack option in most households. Swap the chips with a healthier alternative like apples. Slice up the apple and dip its wedges into delicious almond butter. This will make for a tasty yet quick study time snack. If you’re looking for variety, you can pair the apples with any nut-based butter that not only tastes great but is also packed with healthy proteins.

Smoothie

A snack doesn’t necessarily need to be solid. Replace sugary sodas and coffee with a healthy, filling smoothie made with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Apart from giving you so many flavour options to choose from, this is also a great way to curb your hunger and consume essential nutrients. You can also add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie to turn it into a filling meal.

Eggs

Eggs are a time-tested favourite among study snacks. Any snack made with egg is a complete meal, packed with nine essential amino acids and a whole range of healthy vitamins. Make sure to eat the yolk as it helps provide carotenoids that go a long way in energizing your eyes and keeping your mind fresh. You can turn this into a full meal with a choice of delectable bread bakery items from Modern Foods.

Roasted Chickpeas

A much healthier alternative to potato chips, roasted chickpeas make for a great exam prep snack. While studying, we often feel the urge to just keep munching on something and roasted chickpeas are perfect to satisfy this craving. You can prep a large batch in advance – simply put drained chickpeas in the oven for roughly 15-30 minutes and season as per your choice. You can customize the seasoning to make them taste salty, sweet or spicy.

Sandwiches

A good sandwich is counted among the most popular study-time snacks and not without good reason. Toasted sandwiches filled with vegetables are extremely quick to put together and often considered as an entire meal. Make your sandwich using cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and brown bread to ensure you pack all the right nutrients in the snack. You could also add lettuce, sprouts, homemade chutneys and ketchup to make you sandwich more interesting.

Poha

Easily digestible, highly energizing yet delicious, Poha is rich in carbohydrates, iron and a variety of healthy vitamins and minerals. Make Pohain just a few minutes and add mixed vegetables such as green peas along with peanuts and soya nuggets. This makes for a delectable, quick and easy snack to munch on while you study. It is also a great way to start your day – with a well-balanced and high protein meal.

So, get rid of the packaged chips, chocolate bars and other tit bits lying by your bedside. Make yourself quick exam-time snacks that will not only keep you healthy and fresh but also save precious time.