Back-to-school: Stock your dorm with PepsiCo food and drinks that fuel you

Back-to-school: Stock your dorm with PepsiCo food and drinks that fuel you

Heading back to campus requires preparation, whether you're an undergradate student, in graduate school or sending your kids to college. As the semester gets underway, it's time to stock up on essential foods and beverages for the dorm. PepsiCo has you covered with food and drinks to fuel every moment.

Make the most of a mini fridge

Space is limited in college dorm rooms, so it's important to pack wisely. Make the most of a mini fridge by filling it with items designed to fit small spaces. Consider these PepsiCo food and drink options when shopping:

• 12-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lower Sugar and Gatorade Zero offer the same benefits as the larger bottles, but in mini fridge size. Scientifically formulated with Gatorade's No. 1 proven electrolyte blend, both options hydrate better than water.
• 7.5-ounce Pepsi Mini cans are the perfect size for any occasion. Available in Pepsi Original and Pepsi Zero Sugar, these mini cans deliver the great Pepsi taste you love in a perfectly portioned size. Pair with your favorite snacks or meals, or stock your mini fridge for whenever you want a refreshing beverage.
• 12-ounce bottles of Propel Fitness Water are a compact hydration option containing electrolytes to help retain fluid, plus vitamins B3, B5 and B6, and antioxidant vitamins C and E.
• Sabra Smart Snackers with Hummus and Pretzels are an easy and convenient, pre-portioned snack that fits perfectly in a mini fridge. Every single-serve cup contains 10 grams of protein and an excellent source of fiber. The smooth and creamy hummus pairs perfectly with the crispy pretzels and are offered in delicious flavor varieties like Classic, Roasted Red Pepper and Roasted Garlic.

Looking for drinks that are good for students on-the-go? Use the powdered format. Mix it in a stainless-steel Gatorade Overtime bottle for over 24 hours of insulation. Choose your favorites from the options below - all contain no artificial flavors or added colors.

• Propel Fitness Powder offers the same benefits as the bottled beverage - electrolytes, zero sugar and vitamins - in a convenient, portable packet.
• Gatorade Zero Powder contains the same proven electrolyte blend as Gatorade Thirst Quencher, but with zero sugar.
• Gatorlyte Powder is a rapid rehydration beverage with a specialized 5-electrolyte blend designed to quickly replace fluids and electrolytes lost in sweat.

If the mini fridge you're stocking comes with a mini microwave, try Pasta Roni pasta cups in Butter & Garlic or Parmesan & Romano flavor. Made with corkscrew pasta in a convenient single-serve cup, it's the perfect snack or part of lunch - ready in just three minutes.

Fuel your mornings

Struggling to get out the door for those early morning classes? Set yourself up for a win with food and drinks that you can make quickly or take on-the-go. Try these options to help start your day with protein and fiber:

• Level up your morning coffee routine with ready-to-drink Starbucks Coffee & Protein beverages. Available in two delicious flavors, Classic Caffè and Caffè Mocha, each 12-ounce bottle blends premium Starbucks coffee with 22 grams of protein, 5 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 vitamins and minerals and only 2 grams of sugar.
• Quaker has a 149-year legacy of providing quality nutrition and convenience. A great choice to start your day or to enjoy as a midday snack, Quaker Protein Granola Bars contain 10 grams of protein per serving. The newest flavor, Chocolate Pretzel, has Quaker's iconic oats with a sweet and salty combo of chocolate and crunchy pretzel.
• Muscle Milk empowers people to perform at their best every day. The newly reformulated protein shakes taste great and help support healthy muscles whether you're hitting the gym or running to class. Crafted with about 50% less ingredients than the previous formula, Muscle Milk has up to 42 grams of protein with no artificial sweeteners, flavors or added colors - a no-brainer for fueling your mornings.
• Start your mornings with Quaker High Protein Instant Oatmeal - made with 100% whole grain oats, and no artificial flavors, preservatives or added colors. Available in two delicious flavors - Blueberries & Cream and Banana & Chocolate - each with 22 grams of protein per packet. It's a good source of fiber and a quick and easy way to help fuel whatever's next.

Fuel your study sessions

Food can make or break a study session. Be sure to have study snacks on hand that contain the ingredients you want with the flavors you love.

• You can't go wrong with Quaker Chewy Protein Granola Bars, a new, delicious snack in two tasty flavors, Maple & Brown Sugar and Caramel Chocolate Chip. Each flavor provides a good source of protein with 5 grams per serving, 10 grams of whole grains in every bar, and no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors.
• Stay hydrated and lock in with Pure Leaf Mental Focus sparkling iced teas. They're made with naturally occurring caffeine from black tea and added L-theanine, which can help support attention and focus.
• Give yourself a boost with Propel Energy Boost Powder. The 100mg of caffeine provides a mental boost, plus it's made with zero sugar, vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, B12 and E with no added colors or artificial flavors.
• Designed for the everyday warrior powering through busy schedules and daily demands, Good Warrior Beef Sticks are a gluten-free, protein-packed snack that doesn't compromise on taste. Available in Original and Jalapeño Pepper flavors, the grass-fed and finished beef sticks deliver 10 grams of protein, zero grams of sugar and 100 calories per serving, with no artificial colors or flavors.
• If you prefer something with a light and crunchy texture for your study snack, try PopCorners Protein Zesty Cheddar flavor with the beloved popped, never fried crunch that delivers 9 grams of protein per serving.

Stock up staples

• Propel Immune Support Powder is great to have on hand when you need a boost because it's a good source of zinc and contains 100% of the daily value of vitamin C, as well as Gatorade electrolytes.
• Quaker Protein Rice Crisps have a light texture and airy crunch - an easy snack to take on the go or to enjoy in the dorm. Available in both a sweet and savory flavor - Chocolate Caramel and Tangy Barbecue - Quaker Protein Rice Crisps have 6 grams of protein and 9 grams of whole grains per serving. Plus, they are gluten-free, popped, never fried with no artificial preservatives or flavors.
• Fiber supports digestive health and overall well-being, but on average, only 6% of American adults consume the recommended levels of fiber.¹  SunChips Fiber is made with real black beans and contains 3 grams of the 25-34 grams of daily recommended fiber² and 16 grams of whole grains per serving. Made with no artificial flavors or colors, SunChips Fiber is available in two delectable flavors - Spicy Jalapeño and Southwestern Queso.
• Keep some refreshing Lipton Fusions Lemonade Iced Tea on hand to enjoy that summer feeling all year long. Take your pick of the delicious flavors or try both - Strawberry Lemonade Iced Tea and Pineapple Mango Lemonade Iced Tea. Available in 16-ounce cans, Lipton Fusions Lemonade Iced Tea is made with natural fruit flavors and 50% less sugar than regular sodas.
• poppi Sour Apple, the brand's latest flavor to hit shelves, was created as the perfect flavor to kick off back-to-school season. Its bold, candy-inspired flavor profile combines crisp green apple, sweet candy notes and a tart sour finish that delivers a fresh, modern twist. Start the semester with something unexpected. You can stock up on this limited-time flavor through the end of October, while supplies last.

¹ https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Scientific_Report_of_the_2025_Dietary_Guidelines_Advisory_Committee_508c.pdf

² https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf

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