We have all been there, where days at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) seem longer than the day itself. Halfway through the day, your stomach is ready for a snack. Stumped on what snacks are both great and won’t break the bank? Well, here are five snacks for under $3 that you can find right here on campus at Pony Express at Campus Center Marketplace, Bldg. 97!
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When you’re on campus walking from building to building, having to pay attention to lectures, or prepping for an exam, you’re going to get hungry. An Ideal snack is one that will provide you with plenty of energy for your busy day!
Coming in first on our snack list is… Cliff Bars!
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Cliff Bars are filled with a healthy amount of carbs and sugar, making them a great choice when you are having a lengthy day on campus. Cliff Bars will provide you with the energy you need to carry on with your day. Coming in at only $2.19 for a bar, this snack is a great way to supplement between meals!
Looking for something lighter, but enough to keep you moving during the day?
Second on our list is Chobani Greek Yogurt!
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Chobani Greek Yogurt will keep you feeling great! Chobani has a wide variety of fruit flavors! From strawberry, to peach & blueberries. Greek yogurt can taste very tart, but the flavors give a great sense of sweetness to the yogurt! Chobani Greek Yogurt is free of both gluten and preservatives. One container has 11-16 grams of protein, depending on the flavor. It is a filling and creamy snack that only costs $2.39!
Waiting for your next class to start, but don’t have the time to wait in a long line for food?
Coming in as the third snack under $3 is …Maruchan Yakisoba Ramen!
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Sometimes the best snack is something comforting, and what is better than enjoying a nice, warm bowl of ramen? The chicken ramen has a chicken noodle soup flavor with a little more salt. The noodles are best when you let the hot water sit for an additional three minutes after you pour the water in. Get some water from the water fountain and warm up a nice bowl of ramen. There are microwaves located in the Bronco Student Center (BSC, Bldg. 35) near the front entrance. The BSC is the perfect spot to heat up some noodles and relax while you wait for your next class!
Maruchan Yakisoba Ramen comes in at $1.79!
The next two snacks are perfect for you when you are on the move!
Snack number four is Boom Chicka Pop!
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Popcorn is a great snack if you are looking for something to get you through your next class. The Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn tastes sugary, fresh, and very similar to freshly popped kettle corn found at a farmers’ market! The sea salt flavor tastes more like traditional popcorn with just the right amount of salt sprinkled on top!
Boom Chicka Pop is light and filled with flavor. A bag of Boom Chicka Pop is priced at $2.99!
Last on our snack list but certainly not least: David sunflower seeds!
Sunflower seeds are perfect when you are craving something savory. Sunflower seeds offered at the Poly Express include original and ranch flavors! If you love salt, stick with the original sunflower seeds! If you love the tang of ranch, you would love the additional flavor that ranch sunflower seeds offer. They can hit the spot when you are in a time crunch!
Sunflower seeds come in at $1.99!
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Let us know if your favorite on-campus snack can beat one of our five snacks under $3! Let us know by tagging us at @asicpp on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
