{"id":32623,"date":"2017-11-01T15:37:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T19:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=32623"},"modified":"2018-02-13T17:01:21","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T22:01:21","slug":"dining-hall-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2017\/11\/01\/dining-hall-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining Hall Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I'm not sure what the nutritional content of waffles are, but they're definitely delicious.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\u00a0The words \u201ccafeteria food\u201d conjure up images of french fries and ketchup as \"veggies,\" and freezer-burned pizza as a food group. However, with ample on-campus dining options available, U of T students do not have to fall victim to the trope of inedible college food, accompanied by a strict diet of cup noodles. While I feel very lucky to have a meal plan, the routine can grow monotonous. Over the course of the past year, I've found several dining hall hacks that help me make the most of my meal plan!<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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This decadent breakfast will definitely satisfy any sweet tooth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n1. Cinnamon Bun Waffles<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUnsure of whether to indulge in a waffle or a cinnamon bun? Why not have both! All you have to do is remove excess icing, and put the bun into the waffle press. By taking off the icing and re-adding it after, you'll avoid the burnt sugar, and\u00a0a sticky mess for the next user.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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The first step of my banana-cinnamon waffle recipe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n2. Banana Cinnamon Waffles<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDays when the waffle press is out at the dining hall are without doubt my favourite. To make a banana cinnamon waffle, I first take a ripe banana and cut it into a bowl. Depending on the banana\u2019s size, I may only use half to prevent an unwelcome waffle maker explosion. Next, I add cinnamon and pour the batter into the bowl, ensuring that all slices are coated with waffle batter. After putting it into the waffle maker for about two minutes, I substitute the dining hall syrup for honey. Who said that dining hall meals can\u2019t be gourmet? While this option also isn't a particularly healthy, it\u2019s definitely a delicious weekend treat!<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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An at-home rendition of avocado toast, which can easily be recreated on-campus!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n3. BYOA (Bring Your Own Avocado)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMillennials are notorious for their fixation with avocados, but can you blame us? Nothing compares to the earth\u2019s natural butter. Sometimes I like to go to a grocery store near campus to pick up some avocados. I'll then bring one to the dining hall, and mix it with tomato, onion, spices. This works great as a topping for toast, especially with cheese on top!<\/span>\r\n\r\n4. Warm Cookies<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDining hall cookies are delicious, but they taste even better when heated up. During first year I blissfully ignored the sign above the dining hall toaster stating \u201cDo not use to heat up cookies or pastries.\u201d In the final month of school, I learned the hard way that cookies are highly flammable<\/span>. After seeing my cookie burst into flames, I now opt for the microwave- which thus far has not produced any chocolate chip infernos. Add the warm cookie to ice cream, and you\u2019re ready for an indulgent treat.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDo you have any dining hall hacks? Share them below!<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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