New ovo-vegetarian

Also I think there's a couple threads here with more/tested recipes

If you're specifically looking for high protein portable snacks:
- hummus and veggies/crackers
- roasted edamame or chickpeas
- protein bars or shakes--prepackaged or homemade
- overnight oatmeal with protein powder (https://dashingdish.com/recipe/brownie-batter-overnight-protein-oatmeal)
- protein powder mug cake (https://eatteachlaughcraft.com/food/30-second-fudgy-protein-brownie-mug-cake-recipe-gluten-grain-free/, works just fine with regular white flour)
- vegan cheeses, like Daiya
- vegan jerky, like Primal strips
- nuts
- hard boiled eggs

As far as main dishes, I like to cook a big batch of beans in a crock pot and then use them in different ways during the week. For example, if I make black beans, then we'll probably have burritos, black bean burgers, beans and rice, etc. If I make chickpeas, then we'll probably eat chickpea curry, hummus, falafel, maybe sandwiches with pesto.

Lentils cook faster than beans, so they don't need the crock pot. This is my favorite lentil recipe: http://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/2016/04/20/sweet-korean-lentils/

Tofu and tempeh are both cheap, but require a little more time to prepare. I like this tofu recipe: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/10/spicy-sriracha-tofu-peanut-butter.html
and this tempeh recipe: http://www.isachandra.com/2010/08/garlicky-thyme-tempeh/

Scrambled tofu is a classic and is one way to get in your veggies. Here is a basic recipe, but you can throw in pretty much whatever vegetables and seasonings you like: http://www.thewannabechef.net/2012/01/25/scrambled-tofu-2/

If you have some time on a weekend, you might make a batch of seitan in the crock pot. It freezes very nicely. You can buy seitan, but it's far cheaper to make it yourself. Unfortunately the recipe I've been using is in a book, but here is an example that I haven't tested: http://catheolson.blogspot.com/2011/11/slow-cooker-seitan.html

Of course, there are many frozen vegetarian proteins for when you just want to heat up something quickly. If you've got a Trader Joe's, they have good and affordable options (I like the crispy tenders, vegan tikka masala, and pizza burgers). Morningstar is pretty easy to find and cheaper, but I prefer Gardein. Tofurky and Gardein both make vegan "hot pocket" style sandwiches. If you have access to a higher end grocery store, you'll find other brands as well, but the price will likely go up.

I tend to snack on popcorn, Yves veggie dogs, homemade sorbets and lower calorie desserts (I have a maple apple cake that's 140 calories per 1/12 of an 8x8 pan) and occasionally, if I've been eating low for the day, hummus on bread or crackers.

i'm a university student as well and I'm a vegetarian. I always have overnight oats (made with oats, almond milk, chia seeds and whatever topping you like), a fat PB&J (I add hemp hearts in the middle of my PB&J. 2TBS is about 6 g of protein, if i remember correctly!), a protein and lara bar and a banana on me when I'm on campus.