The one thing I can count on. 

Sometimes you just need some of your beloved snacks to get you through a hard day. Now that I am #adulting and shopping for myself, these are some of my favorite finds from the semester that kept me going. 

• Dried Fruit

A shocking realization I quickly came to this semester was the lack of fresh fruit, particularly berries, in the dining halls. As someone who comes from a family that will easily consume multiple cartons in one day, this was a hard adjustment. These dried fruit bags (particularly the strawberries) are a nice way to get your berry fix without having to worry about fruit going bad, and are easy to throw in a bag on the go. 

• Meringues (specifically the mini peppermint ones)

They are basically pure sugar, but I can’t get enough. I don’t go a day without a sweet treat (or multiple), and these are the perfect fix. There are seasonal mini peppermint meringues for the holiday season right now, and they have been a weekly purchase of mine these past few weeks. I’m going to be devastated when they stop selling them come January. 

• The Dark Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Bar

Perfect for when I need something to keep me awake, but I don’t want another cup of coffee (and who doesn’t like chocolate). Bonus points for also being super easy to throw in a bag. This 85% bar is my personal favorite, but you really can’t go wrong with any variety Trader Joe’s sells. 

• Crunchy Curls

These were TikTok viral for a reason. These are the perfect savory snack for when you are studying (or want something to eat while you are procrastinating studying). So simple, but so good. 

• Ginger Shots 

Is there any evidence that these prevent you from getting sick? No. Am I delusional enough to think they help me ward off any illnesses? Yes! Anytime I started to get a slight sore throat or the twinge of a cough, I bought these ginger shots. I honestly think the placebo helped because I (knock on wood) haven’t been sick this semester. They make me feel “healthy” when drinking them, so I guess that’s also a bonus. Whatever works! 

• Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

Wow. Honestly, words can’t do these justice. Probably one of my all-time favorite items from Trader Joe’s. The lime flavor is strong, and these are genuinely addictive. Great snack for anytime of the day, you really can’t go wrong with these! 

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