Every fall, thousands of freshman enter college full of nervous excitement about several things—new classes, new friends, a new home, and, often unfortunately, a new body! That’s right—the “freshman 15” plagues college students everywhere, but you don’t have to be another victim! Learn these healthy, dorm friendly meals to avoid a diet of ramen, coffee, and candy, and therefore the dreaded freshman fifteen!

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Breakfast Wraps

Breakfast Wraps Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! So to start your day off healthy, make sure you have a wholesome meal like this one. It’s packed with fruit, which will give you a natural energy boost, peanut butter and granola to keep you full throughout your morning classes, and jam, simply for the yum factor! This dorm friendly meal will take you under five minutes to prepare, so why would you eat anything else?

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Breakfast wraps are a great option for busy college students looking for a quick and healthy meal to start their day. They are easy to make in a dorm room and can be customized to fit individual tastes and dietary restrictions. This particular wrap is filled with nutritious ingredients such as fruit, peanut butter, and granola, providing natural energy and keeping you full until lunchtime. Plus, the addition of jam adds a delicious touch. With a preparation time of under five minutes, there's no excuse to skip breakfast and potentially fall into the trap of the infamous Freshman 15. So make sure to add this dorm-friendly meal to your morning routine for a healthier and more productive day.

Greek Yogurt with Granola

Greek Yogurt with Granola This one is a classic combination that’s full of nutrients and bursting with flavor. You can buy individual greek yogurts for as cheep as one dollar, and either a box of granola bars or bag of granola for a few dollars to pour into your yogurt. If you get bored of this combo, it’s easy to mix things up by adding in slices of fresh fruit or berries, or using flavored greek yogurt.

Protein Pancakes

A wise investment for college might be a pancake pan that stands on its own and can be plugged into the wall in your dorm. Otherwise, if your dorm room or building have a small kitchen, simply a pan would be a great idea! Either way, you can cook protein pancakes as a high protein, low carb breakfast! This recipe was created by the online fitness trainer Cassey Ho, aka Blogilates. Her recipes are healthy, easy, and delicious! The perfect combo!

Fajita-style Quesadillas

Again, if you have a small skillet or pancake pan, you can use that to your advantage. These fajita-style quesadillas make a great snack or lunch, and will stop you from filling your body with unhealthy alternatives like Del Taco! Throw in your favorite spices and low fat cheese and you have yourself a healthy, dorm friendly meal!

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Fajita-style quesadillas are a great way to enjoy a healthy, dorm-friendly meal without sacrificing flavor. This meal is easy to make and is sure to satisfy your cravings for something delicious. All you need is a small skillet or pancake pan, your favorite spices, and low-fat cheese. Start by prepping the quesadilla filling with your favorite vegetables. This could include onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and jalapenos. Cook the vegetables in a skillet with a bit of oil and spices until they are tender. Then, layer the vegetables on a tortilla and top with cheese. Place another tortilla on top and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and salsa for extra flavor. With this meal, you can enjoy a tasty and nutritious snack without having to worry about the Freshman 15.

California Roll Style Wraps

California Roll Style Wraps Your roommates will love you if you make a platter of these to share for dinner or lunch some night! This refreshing and filling meal will save you way more money—and calories— than if you went out to get sushi. That’s why it’s perfect for college students!

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

Caprese Wraps with Chicken Have you noticed yet that wraps might become your best friend in college if you want to eat clean and healthy? Yeah I’d get stocked up on those tortillas now if I were you… While you might need a bit more ingredients for this one, you can feed your whole dorm room with it and have a hearty and delicious meal!

Apple “pie”

Apple “pie” There’s always room for dessert, right? But while you may be tempted to go and get a milkshake after dinner, you and I both know that that’s not going to help you combat the freshman fifteen! So make your own dessert! This apple pie substitute will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your diet!

Maintaining, or even losing weight, in college is possible! Just because the stereotype is there doesn’t mean you have to follow it! Get your roommates on board so that you can all chip in on groceries, then get to preparing and eating healthy meals throughout the day; you won’t regret it! What other delicious and nutritious meal recommendations do you have for college students?

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Yes I wanted to see how to prepare some of the recipes but no links :-(

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Can we see the recipes to these? That would be a great help! Great post btw!

I'm assuming there should be links to take us to recipes?

Caprese: instead of chicken, use avocado.

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Is there any preparation way or recipes ?? It should have links at least !!

I live off of rice when I'm at school! It's so quick to cook up and can be a side dish or a whole meal. I get a nice curry sauce to put on it too. Whole apples and Greek yogurt are essentials and are also great snacks. :)

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