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If you're in the middle of a late-night cram session and just have to have something tasty to keep you motivated, try one of the following healthy alternatives to common snack foods. They're just as delicious as your favorite junk food, but are better for your body and good for your brain so you can study better!

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If you’re craving something refreshing – Matcha Kale and Peach Smoothie

This smoothie will give you some antioxidants along with immune boosters like ginger to keep you feeling healthy and full. Not only are the kale, banana, and peach great sources of vitamins and minerals, but the matcha gives you a larger caffeine kick with 10x more nutrients than regular tea as it is a more potent source of raw green tea.

If you’re craving a candy bar – Dark chocolate almonds

These can be found at the checkout line in a 3-oz. bag for only 99 cents. They are the perfect grab-and-go snack to curb your salty and sweet craving while also providing 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and a good source of your “healthy fats”, which are the monounsaturated.

If you’re craving a milkshake – Fruity homemade shake

Blend together 1 frozen fruit bar and 1 cup of almond milk with a few ice cubes and voila. I like to make this because I am lactose intolerant and it is the perfect alternative when you really need a milkshake, but can’t. Using 100% real fruit bars gives you at least one serving of fruit, plus the low-calorie, heart-healthy almond milk and an energy boost from the riboflavin.

If you’re craving pizza – Homemade apple brie pizza

If you really just want to order a pizza for a quick pick-me-up, it will do exactly the opposite. A big greasy pizza from Dominos will put you right to sleep and has no health benefits. So try out this apple brie pizza that only takes 20 minutes, while providing your body with apples, which are low cal and great for fiber. Plus the spinach and brie add protein, fiber and vitamins, while tasting good.

A few other smart study snacks include granola parfait yogurt instead of a shake, avocado toast instead of potato chips, iced coffee with almond milk instead of Starbucks, a granola bar instead of something from a vending machine, and a peanut butter and banana rice cake if you're craving pretty much anything and everything!

We think all of these snacks sound delicious and can't wait to try them! We may not be cramming for final exams, but it never hurts to eat a little brain food and enjoy a tasty snack that's actually good for you. We're fans of anything that boosts our brainpower!

Article Source: Spoon University