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Brain food for you whiz kids
Annaleigha Wilke
Issue date: 10/2/07 Section: Life
Let's face it, college is tough! Many of you have probably felt already felt the pressure of exams and projects this semester. It sometimes feels like there is always something else on the horizon demanding our time, energy and attention.
What better to eat than something that will satisfy the sweet tooth and give a bit of an energy boost? The sugar in these recipes will give an immediate boost and the protein from the nuts will sustain your energy a bit longer. Whether you study during the day or stay up late cramming, with a group or by yourself, here are some easy-to-make recipes that won't spoil if they are prepared ahead of time and are great treats to share, or to keep all to yourself!
Special K Bars
•1 cup brown sugar
•1/2 cup white sugar
•1 1/2 cups corn syrup
•1 1/2 cups peanut butter for the mix
•1/3 cups peanut butter for topping
•6 cups Special K
•12 ounces chocolate chips
In a large microwavable bowl, mix both sugars and the corn syrup together. Make sure to rinse the sppon with hot water after to prevent it from getting sticky. Microwave the sugar mixture on high for two minutes and then stir the mixture again. Microwave for an additional two minutes. Take out of the microwave and add the peanut better and stir until it's smooth. Add the cereal and stir until all of it is coated. Pour the mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan and press evenly. Combine the chocolate chips and rest of the peanut butter in a bowl and heat it in the microwave for two minutes on medium; remove and stire. Microwave an additional 30 seconds if needed to melt the chocolate. Stir until creamy and spread over the cereal in the pan. Cool completely and then cut into bars.
Basic Trail Mix
Trail mix is easy to make and every recipe is unique. For a healthful, energy-boosting snack, use the following guideline: one cup nuts, 1/3 cup dried fruit, and 1/4 cup cereal grain. If you want something sweeter, add something like M&Ms. To make your own perfect trail mix for hikes, class, or studying, here are some ingredient ideas:
•Dried fuit: raisins, dried apricots, date nuggets, banana chips, apple chips, dried papaya, dried cranberries, dried cherries
•Nuts and seeds: peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, cashews, walnuts, pecans
•Cereals and grains: Breakfast cereal, granola, oatmeal
•Salty snacks: pretzels, sesame sticks, oriental rice crackers
What better to eat than something that will satisfy the sweet tooth and give a bit of an energy boost? The sugar in these recipes will give an immediate boost and the protein from the nuts will sustain your energy a bit longer. Whether you study during the day or stay up late cramming, with a group or by yourself, here are some easy-to-make recipes that won't spoil if they are prepared ahead of time and are great treats to share, or to keep all to yourself!
Special K Bars
•1 cup brown sugar
•1/2 cup white sugar
•1 1/2 cups corn syrup
•1 1/2 cups peanut butter for the mix
•1/3 cups peanut butter for topping
•6 cups Special K
•12 ounces chocolate chips
In a large microwavable bowl, mix both sugars and the corn syrup together. Make sure to rinse the sppon with hot water after to prevent it from getting sticky. Microwave the sugar mixture on high for two minutes and then stir the mixture again. Microwave for an additional two minutes. Take out of the microwave and add the peanut better and stir until it's smooth. Add the cereal and stir until all of it is coated. Pour the mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan and press evenly. Combine the chocolate chips and rest of the peanut butter in a bowl and heat it in the microwave for two minutes on medium; remove and stire. Microwave an additional 30 seconds if needed to melt the chocolate. Stir until creamy and spread over the cereal in the pan. Cool completely and then cut into bars.
Basic Trail Mix
Trail mix is easy to make and every recipe is unique. For a healthful, energy-boosting snack, use the following guideline: one cup nuts, 1/3 cup dried fruit, and 1/4 cup cereal grain. If you want something sweeter, add something like M&Ms. To make your own perfect trail mix for hikes, class, or studying, here are some ingredient ideas:
•Dried fuit: raisins, dried apricots, date nuggets, banana chips, apple chips, dried papaya, dried cranberries, dried cherries
•Nuts and seeds: peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, cashews, walnuts, pecans
•Cereals and grains: Breakfast cereal, granola, oatmeal
•Salty snacks: pretzels, sesame sticks, oriental rice crackers
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