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Comfort food gets a makeover in these good-for-you study snacks

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Whether you’re preparing for finals or writing your 50-page thesis on soil composition, you’ll need some serious study fuel to help you power through. Before you make DoorDash® your emergency contact, try these easy snack ideas that taste like comfort food but happen to be good for you too. It’s a win-win for your brain and your belly.

1. Decadent DIY granola

Granola is an excellent study snack because it’s full of satiating whole grains, nuts, and seeds to keep you going for those long hours at the library. Stir this crunchy treat into some protein-rich yogurt for even more staying power.

2. 3-ingredient chunky guac

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of guacamole to say, “Life is good.” Plus, eating avocados may help boost memory and improve blood flow to the brain thanks to their healthy dose of monounsaturated fats. Keep a few avocados on hand so you can whip up this basic guac recipe whenever the study cravings strike.

3. French fries get healthy

Did you know that potatoes are pretty good for you? Despite their bland appearance, potatoes contain antioxidants linked to increased cognitive function. The problem arises when they’re deep-fried and heavily salted, so the next time you’re craving fast food, try these baked fries instead.

4. Oatmeal chocolate cookies

Remember those bananas you bought last week that you still haven’t eaten? (No judgment.) Harness their overripe sweetness by turning them into cookies. After all, your brain relies on glucose (aka sugar) to work properly, especially when that sugar comes from nutrient-dense carbs like the fruit and oats in this recipe. Chocolate chip cookies don’t get any easier—or healthier—than this.


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