Wipe those revision/pollen induced tears from your eyes and survey your current study hole. Perhaps you are ensconced in an indecent number of blankets, or maybe you are pulling a Caecilius and have decided to study ‘in horto’. Whatever the case, it’s clear that’s something is missing. That’s right: snacks.

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Well, I have exactly the brain food for you. Here are three delicious, boredom quelling snacks that can be made in the microwave and are therefore totally college kitchen friendly. Bon appetite!

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Cheesy Nachos

Cheaper than the Whetherspoons equivalent, these nachos will add some spice to your life when it is at its most dull.

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Preparation time: 2 minutes

Cooking time: 1 minute

Difficulty level: Easy

 

Ingredients:

Tortilla chips – 2-3 handfuls

Tomato salsa – 3 tbsp

Grated cheese – 3 tbsp

Jalapeno peppers – to taste

Optional: Guacamole – 1 tbsp

 

Method:

1. Put the tortilla chips in a microwavable bowl or mug

2. Spoon the salsa, cheese and jalapenos over the top

3. Microwave for 1 minute (or as long as the cheese takes to melt)

4. Top with guacamole

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Chocolate Brownie

When revision is feeling sour and you are craving a sweet treat look no further than these single portion brownies – feel free to double the ingredients should your mood require it.

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Preparation time: 2 minutes

Cooking time: 2 minutes

Difficulty level: Easy

 

Ingredients:

Plain flour – 2 tbsp

Soft brown sugar – 2tbsp

Cocoa powder – 1tbsp

Salt – pinch

Sunflower oil/melted butter – 1 tbsp

Milk – 2 tbsp

Optional: Vanilla ice cream – 1 scoop

 

Method:

 

1. Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a small microwavable bowl or mug

2. Add the oil and milk and mix until smooth

3. Microwave for one minute

4. Top with ice cream

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Cooling Dip and Vegetables

For a healthier, vegan and gluten-free option try this summery recipe. You can swap out the dipping vegetables for tortilla chips to make it more filling.

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: none

Difficulty level: Easy

 

Ingredients:

Cream cheese – 3 tbsp

Natural yogurt – 3 tbsp

Olive oil – 1 tsp

Half cucumber, grated

Handful of chopped mint

Salt and pepper – to taste

2 carrots, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

 

Method:

 

1. Mix the cream cheese, yogurt and olive oil until smooth

2. Add the cucumber and mint

3. Season with salt and pepper

4. Serve with chopped carrots and pepper

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Happy study snacking!