Snack – Frozen Fruit
Fruit
Freezer
Container/ Freezer Bags
Frozen fruit is an extremely healthy snack and the best way to get your 5-a-day in the summer months. Chop the larger items of fruit and pop them all into a sealed bag or container that can be placed in the freezer for at least 2 hours. When frozen, fruit is not only a cooling respite in the (hopefully) hot days nearing the end of term, but it’s even more delicious – frozen banana tastes a little like ice-cream! My favourite, however, has to be grapes. Refreshing and easy to snack upon, this barely prepared snack is the perfect addition to revision, essays and the aftermath of exam term.
Meal – Quesadilla
3/4 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
2 Flour Tortillas
200-300g of Cheese (any sort)
Handful of Spinach
Oil for Cooking
250g of Chicken (Optional)
Quick, cheap and healthy, quesadillas are an often forgotten yet filling meal. Add the chopped tomatoes, spinach and cheese (and chicken if using) to the inside of half of a tortilla, leaving about a 2cm gap from the edge. Fold the tortilla to make a semi-circle and fry in a frying pan pre-coated in oil. Fry the half tortilla on both sides for approx. 3 mins each until crispy. Repeat this with the spare tortilla, cut into wedges and then you’re ready to eat!
Treat- Mug Cake
4 Tablespoons Flour
4 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons Milk
3 Tablespoons Oil
Pinch of Salt
Cooking Spray/ Butter for greasing
1 Mug (preferably large)
This five-minute mug cake is perfect for student cravings and quick desserts. Either use cooking spray or very lightly grease the inside of a mug (the larger it is the less messy it gets) and add in the dry ingredients. Stir in an egg and then add the milk and oil whilst stirring continuously. Pop the mug and mixture into the microwave, uncovered, for between 3-4 minutes (depending on the wattage – 1000w 3 mins, 700w 4 mins). The cake is complete, although it is best to let it sit for a few minutes before removing from the mug. That’s if you can wait that long.