Brown Rice Cakes with Nut Butter

Not only are rice cakes low in calories but they are also pretty cheap!  Although they do not have a lot of nutritional value to them, adding some kind of nut butter to them helps!  If you choose to go with Peanut butter, try opting for a natural peanut butter because it does not have as much sugar and sodium as commercial peanut butters do.  Also for an extra kick try adding honey, a natural sugar, some fresh fruit or some dark chocolate chips!

A Glass of Chocolate Milk

A glass of chocolate milk can do a ton for you!  Not only can it quench your thirst but it can also put that sweet tooth to rest!  It is a perfect post workout snack because it is a mix of protein, carbs, sugar, electrolytes and nutrients.  This is instead of a highly salted protein or energy drink.

On the go Snack; Nuts!

                                                         Nuts!
An ounce of nuts pack great protein and fiber into your busy life.  They also feed you heart-healthy fats that lowers your bad cholesterol and magnesium.  Rule of thumb when it comes to nuts, a serving size is about the size of a shot glass!

Greek Yogurt!

Greek Yogurt!
Mixing Greek Yogurt with Fresh fruit is a perfect on the go snack.  Greek yogurt is a good snack because it contains tons of protein and will keep you going all day long and get you out of the 3 o'clock blues!

Chicken Enchilada Soup!

Chicken Enchilada Soup!

This is an easy, healthy meal that you can create in a day.  What makes it perfect for a college student is that you can leave it in the crock pot all day long and then when you come back from class you have dinner already served! Enjoy!

First thing is first. Melt 3 tblsp of butter in a sauce pan and stir in 3 tblsp of flour.  Stir until combined and smoothed!
After this is smooth add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and milk and mix until smooth.  Place back on heat and boil until it has thickened.  After it has thickened add a can of enchilada sauce, red is preferred, and 1 and 1/2 cups of milk and set it aside.... for now!

In the slow cooker add a can of black beans, a can of diced tomatoes, 10 oz of frozen corn, 1/2 cup of chopped onions and bell peppers and jalapenos(for a substitute for this use a couple splashes of hot sauce) for some heat.  On top of all of this place 2 chicken breasts and pour the previously made sauce on top!
Cook it on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours.
After it is cooked shred the chicken and mix all the chicken shreds with the rest of the soup.
You can top it with any cheese you like, even though I prefer the mixed Mexican cheese!
This meal only contains 205 calories and is only a little over 4 dollars a serving!  I feel like that goes well with a college budget!!

Just remember when cooking on a college budget that you can still substitute foods you don't like with foods you like, as well as making something like this a little more spicy or not too much!!

Hope you enjoy!