Easy Recipes For College Students
Cooking can be difficult in college with costs and just a lack of energy. Here are some easy and mostly quick recipes that hopefully also won't break the bank. My best advice is to hit up smaller grocery stores for those more expensive items because ...
Breakfast
Super easy and delicious
Muffins are a great and easy breakfast item. You could even just buy the small almost premade ones
These are all delicious and simple options. Really healthy for you too
Making bacon can be difficult with all the grease. Try an air fryer recipe for an easier cooking time
These are great to use over multiple days for meal prep
Eggs and toast are a simple and tasty option. The pesto adds another level of flavor
Use some of these as inspo for an easy toast spread
Omelets are super easy to make. Add a meat to make it healthier
Breakfast wrapped all into one little bread bowl
Cereal bars are great for an on the go breakfast
Start the day with a creamy and healthy breakfast smoothie
Lunch
Great alternative to the frozen kind
You can even add some noodles for a nice pasta
For an extra crispy sandwich try this air fryer grilled cheese recipe
Save some money with this remake Chick-fil-A nuggets
Pinwheel Sandwiches are super simple and easy to make. Use a meat, leafy green, and cheese for a simple sandwich. Good for meal prepping
Simple and hearty salad option
Put together a simple finger food box if you are on the go
Super filling sandwich
Foods like these are great for long term use. The ingredients usually come with a lot so you can make the same meal or a bunch of different ones.
If you are a tuna salad fan dress it up in a lettuce wrap with some of your other fave things
Fun vegetarian lunch option
Dinner
Cute little sliders are a great thing to make. Pair with simple sides
Super creamy pasta recipe
Air Fryer steak bites are one of the easiest ways to make delicious steak. Follow a specific recipe or add your favorite seasonings
Dinner doesn't always have to be some big production. Make some tasty mac and cheese and maybe add some nice veggies on the side
Eat on its own or with a pasta
Even if you are just using Ramen Noodles try to spice it up like this spicy sriracha recipe
Recipe that is just bursting with flavor
You can buy a bulk bag of frozen chicken to last you awhile and for other meals
Good way to portion lasagna
Buy your favorite type of sausage for this recipe
Quick and delicious option
Dessert
These look so delicious
Easy 3 ingredient recipe
Combine a classic treat with even more added sweetness
Love this for a fall dessert option
Great no bake recipe
These will def be addicting
These are the ultimate brownies
These cookies are so simple to make and so tasty with the chocolate kiss in the center
Really great treat for the summer
These look so easy to make and so tasty. I love salty and sweet things
Mug cakes are a great way to have a quick and delicious dessert