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heal thy student snack recipesTop 10

Throughout semester, USQ regularly posts healthy snack recipes on Instagram.

Good for the body, easy on the student budget, simple to create and perfect for a

busy timetable, these are the top 10 recipes, as voted by you, USQ’s students!

Much healthier than the bread version, this snack is best enjoyed hot, and goes down well at parties!

10Zucchini bruschet ta

• Cut zucchini slices about 6mm thick.

• Place slices on baking tray and coat very lightly with cooking spray.

• Bake for 2 minutes.

• Flip slices, lightly coat with oil again and bake for a further 2 minutes.

• Combine chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to make bruschetta mix. You can vary your ingredient quantities to your desired taste!

• Top zucchini with bruschetta mix and a sprinkle of cheese.

• Return to oven for a further 2 minutes.

• Remove, and enjoy!

Zucchini bruschet ta

A hearty dinner will keep your mind focused if you’re a fan of late-night study sessions!

9 Zesty spring pasta

This is a delicious and easy meal idea, perfect for the warmer weather! • Bring 500g pasta to the boil.

• Trim and halve 1 bunch of fresh asparagus.

• Blanch asparagus and 1 cup peas (frozen is fine!) for 1 minute, then rinse in cold water and set aside.

• Sauté 2 cloves of chopped garlic and 1 finely-sliced onion in olive oil on medium heat, until translucent.

• Add asparagus and peas and fry for 2 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti, ½ cup olive oil and juice of 1 lemon, then toss to combine.

• Garnish with zest of the lemon, shaved parmesan and salt and pepper.

Zesty spring pasta

Rich and decadent, this is a great snack to make when you have a long study sesh to get through!

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• Gently melt ½ cup coconut oil and 2 tbsp coconut butter in a saucepan.

• Sift and stir in ½ cup raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder).

• Blend in 2 tbsp maple syrup, a pinch of salt, 1 cup puffed quinoa cereal, ¼ cup cranberries and ¼ cup shelled pistachios.

• Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm x 7cm deep loaf pan.

• Pour mixture into pan and chill in the fridge overnight until set.

• Cut into snack-size bites of approximately 1.5cm.

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Are you feeling hungry yet?

These chips are better for you than the chips you buy at the shops and you can flavour them however you like!

Potato Chips7

• Preheat 2 baking trays in the oven at 210 degrees.

• Toss thinly-sliced russet potatoes with olive oil and salt.

• Spread on the hot baking trays and top with your seasoning of choice. We recommend: sesame seeds, curry powder, fresh rosemary or paprika.

• Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy.

Potato Chips

Don’t you wish you could pull food out of a screen?

When the weather is warm, these snacks are perfect to cool you down so you can jump back into your study!

Frozen yoghurt bark6

• Mix 450g Greek yogurt and 2 tbsp honey together until well-combined. Add 1 tbsp cranberries and 1 tbsp raisins and stir again.

• Line a baking tray with foil and pour the yoghurt mixture on top. Spread the mix approximately 1½ cm thick, or as thick or thin as you like.

• Sprinkle 5 freshly chopped strawberries, 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips and 1 tsp desiccated coconut on top and place in the freezer for 1 hour or until it is completely frozen.

• Remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to break the bark into pieces.

The bark can be stored in the freezer in food bags to keep it fresh and delicious.

Frozen yoghurt bark

This snack recipe is perfect for hot days!

ice cream Easy 2-ingredient5

• Cut 2 very ripe bananas into small pieces and freeze for 1–2 hours.

• Mix bananas with a tbsp of peanut butter (or more, if desired).

• Enjoy!

You can swap peanut butter for a chocolate spread if you’ve got a sweet tooth.

To keep things interesting and give your ice cream some crunch, you can also add nuts, chocolate chips or dried fruits to your mixture.

ice cream Easy 2-ingredient

A little more complicated than some of the other snacks here, but oh so worth it!

Granola bars4

• Process 1 cup pitted dates in a food processor until only small bits remain and mixture has a dough-like consistency (about 1 minute).

• Place 1½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup loosely-chopped almonds and dates in a bowl, then set aside.

• Warm ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

• Stir and pour hot mixture over oats and stir, breaking up the dates so they’re dispersed throughout.

• Transfer to a dish or small tray lined with baking paper so your slices will lift out easily.

• Press down until flattened.

• Cover with plastic wrap and leave to set in fridge until hard.

• Remove tray from fridge and chop into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Granola bars

Still needing some snack-spiration?

This doesn’t have to be your guilty pleasure! Enjoy this healthy chocolate spread alternative as a snack, guilt-free!

3 DIY Nutella

• Heat oven to 150 degrees.

• Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread 1 cup hazelnuts on it evenly.

• Place baking tray in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes.

• While the hazelnuts are still warm, rub them with a damp dish towel or paper towel to remove some of the skins (they have a bitter taste). Add hazelnuts to a blender or food processor and blend until they form into a nut butter (you may have to stir in between blasts).

• Create a double-boiler on the stove by filling a saucepan 1/3 of the way with water and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Take a smaller saucepan and place it inside the larger saucepan (pour some water out if necessary).

• Add ¼ cup light coconut milk and 60g chopped 72% dark chocolate (or ¼ cup cocoa powder) and stir constantly until the chocolate melts.

• Pour chocolate mixture into the blender with the hazelnut butter and blend until combined. If you want a smoother spread, you can continue to blend until desired consistency is achieved.

• Spoon DIY Nutella into a jar and seal with a lid (have a little taste test first though!).

DIY Nutella

Do you need a napkin for that drool on your chin?

Whether you’re looking for something light and refreshing or something a little more filling, with some adjustments, this healthy snack is for you!

2 Fruit salad

• Cut up your favourite spring fruits into small, bite-sized pieces and mix together.

• Keep your fruit salad mix in the fridge until you’re ready to get stuck in!

• If you’re after a snack that’s a little more filling, add 1 cup untoasted muesli and 1 cup reduced-fat yogurt to your fruit salad.

Fruit salad

And the recipe that has been voted most popular is …

(drum roll please!)

Lorna Jane certainly know the secret to healthy but delicious snacks … no wonder this made it to #1!

1 Yoghurt drops

• Combine natural Greek yoghurt (or your usual yoghurt) and your favourite berries in a bowl until smooth.

• Empty the mixture into a zip lock bag. • Snip a small hole in the bottom corner of the bag. • Squeeze mixture from hole onto a tray lined with

baking paper to make button-sized yoghurt drops.• Store in freezer, then enjoy!

Yoghurt drops

Want even more yummy snack recipes and tips to keep you feeling healthy and full?

Follow @usqedu on Instagram for regular recipes and visit the #healthyu website for

more information on healthy eating.

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