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HEALTHY W O - B A K E dorm food at your fingertips Eating well without your parents’ r^igerator can be difficult, especially with stacks of dessert options " five steps away in the dining halls. However, with or without a kitchen of your own, no student has to fall victim to the freshman (sophomore, junior or senior) fifteen. There are tons of healthy recipes available that are quick, easy and better yet, require no cooking or baking. Next time you get a sweet tooth craving, instead of reaching for that stack o|^| cookies in Nades, try these tasty no-hassle snack and dessert recipes. Courtney Campbell PRINT & ONLINE JOURNALISM natural chocolate dip When those late night sugar cravings get the best of you, it is better to reach for a handfui of sweet berries rather than a bar of chocolate. You want to fill your body with naturai sugars and antioxidants rath er than refined sugars and preservatives. However, if you stiii need a chocoiate fix, dip the fruit in a heaithy chocoiate dip. Blogger Chef In Training has a skinny brownie batter dip that is perfect for dunking fruit. alternative to store-bought cookies because you can control what you put in them. Dark chocolate adds antioxidants and oats make these cookies filling, so you won’t be tempted to eat the entire batch. These cookies also contain a bit of coffee for that extra energy boost. INGREDIENTS: Brownie Mix 2 cups fat free plain yogurt 2 cups lite cool whip NO-BAKE 2 tablespoons cocoa powder % cup quick oats Vi cup plus 2 tablespoons oat flour Vi teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon baking soda 14 cup sugar 1 14 teaspoon instant coffee granule^ ' 14 chocolate chips 14 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water | ^ 14 teaspoon vanilla extract r- COOKIES 1. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. 2. Add liquid ingredients and stir fully. 3. Transfer to a plastic bag and mash into a ball. 4. Roll into smaller balls and store in the freezer ’O INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir until completely combined, chill. Stir in mini chocolate chips if desired NOURISHING ENERGY BALLS Satisfy your mid-day hunger cravings by making your own energy balls. These bite-sized snacks are similar to granola bars in that they have nutritious and filling carbohydrates that keep you satisfied before your next meal. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dry oatmeal 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes 14 cup peanut butter W cup ground flaxseed 14 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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