As a junior living in the Matthew Living Learning Center, this is my very first year not having a meal plan. At first, I was confident that I wouldn’t need one; after all, I am a competent adult, right? All those years of watching “Chopped” on the Food Network were finally going to come in handy.

Sadly, it turns out that my best dish is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a side of string cheese—a great lunch, maybe when I was five, but one that lacks a little substance for me at 20. Needless to say, I’m lacking in the meal department.

What do I do to make up for my lousy meal making?

Snack. I snack constantly. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if I was snacking on celery and ice cubes, but usually I’m munching guiltily on salt and vinegar chips. This needs to stop.

In an effort to change my bad habits, and hopefully help others from taking my same path, I’ve been doing a little looking around to see what I should be keeping in my kitchen. Here are some healthy snack choices that should keep your snack sessions guilt-free and won’t leave your stomach rumbling in the middle of class.

Fruit

This should probably be a pretty obvious one; I don’t think many people would be shocked to find out that fruit is a great option snack option especially when you’re looking for a snack on the go. If you’re looking for a little extra flavor, you could always add some peanut butter.

Nuts

It turns out nuts are a super popular healthy snack as they are a great source of protein. My personal favorites are cashews, but there are a ton of others to choose from like peanuts, almonds and pistachios that are easy to put in a plastic baggie for on-the-go snacking.

Greek Yogurt

To be honest, I’ve never tried Greek yogurt, but maybe it’s time to change that. It should be easy enough to pack a plastic spoon in your backpack. Also, if you’re someone who doesn’t typically drink milk on the daily, this is a way to fit in that much-needed dairy.

Popcorn

If you like a snack that’s salty and easy to snack on, popcorn is what you are looking for. To make sure it’s actually a healthy option, avoid buying the popcorn that is smothered in butter. One kind that I really enjoy is Smart Pop.