Quick, grab-and-go brain food in LSE cafés

When exam season hits, it's easy for your diet to go to 'whatever is closest to the library' or enough caffeine to keep you awake for a week. But it's important to remember that food can really impact your energy and focus.

To support your study, you can find plenty of brain-boosting and nutritious options in our cafés and restaurants. Including, 

Our Signature Brain Booster Pots

Yoghurt and oat pots designed to help keep you concentrated and energised for longer (with dairy-free and gluten-free options). Great choices for breakfast on the go, pre/post-study fuel and avoiding the afternoon energy slump. 

These pots are available in a range of flavours at both Beveridge Café and Plaza Café. See what's on offer and their health benefits below ⬇️

Yoghurt pots

Benefits include: 

• High protein to support focus and concentration
• Wholegrains for slow-release energy
• Healthy fats to support brain function
• Fruit and seeds rich in antioxidants
• Keeps you fuller for longer, helping to avoid an energy crash

1. Greek yoghurt with berry granola, honey and berries 🍯

Best for: focus and long study/work sessions.

• Protein-rich Greek yoghurt
• Oats for sustained energy
• Seeds and berries for antioxidants
• Natural sweetness from the honey

2. Greek yogurt with peach, mango and chia 🥭

Non-Gluten Containing Ingredients

Best for: focus and a light but filling brain boost. 

• High protein for mental alertness
• Omega-3 fats from chia seeds
• Fresh fruit for hydration and vitamins

3. Coconut yoghurt with banana chips and peanut butter 🍌

Plant-based, Non-Gluten Containing Ingredients

Best for: sustained mental energy with no sharp sugar crash.

• Peanuts rich in healthy fats and vitamin E
• Peanut butter providing protein for focus
• Banana chips for natural carbohydrates for steady energy
• Plant-based probiotics from coconut yoghurt, supporting gut health

4. Greek yoghurt with chocolate granola and nutella 🍫

Non-Gluten Containing Ingredients

Best for: a well-balanced meal and good mental energy – you're allowed to treat yourself! 

• High-protein Greek yoghurt
• Oats for slow-release energy
• Healthy fats in nuts and seeds
• Natural compounds in cocoa that support alertness and mood
• Nutella for a treat with a small amount of protein and fibre

Overnight Oat pots 

Benefits include: 

• 100% gluten-free oats for slow-release energy
• Steady blood sugar levels for better focus
• Plant-based fats that support brain function
• Soaked overnight for easier digestion

1. Overnight oats with coconut milk and blueberries 🫐

Best for: longer study sessions with little breaks. 

• Slow-release energy from soaked oats 
• Easy to digest and gentle on the stomach
• Blueberries rich in antioxidants

2. Overnight oats with raspberries, cacao nibs and coconut 🥥

Best for: balanced energy with no mid-morning crash.

• Oats for sustained mental energy 
• Raspberries rich in antioxidants
• Cacao nibs to support alertness and mood
• Healthy fats in coconut

Looking for a more savoury option?

1. Egg and spinach protein pot 🍳

Best for: sustained energy levels over a longer period. 

• High-quality protein and choline from eggs
• Iron and antioxidants from spinach
• Naturally filling and low in sugar

Our cafés have lots of other nutritious and protein-high snacks great for studying, from protein balls and bars to milkshakes. So next time you're preparing for a study session, make sure to swing by our cafés for some brain fuel. 

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