Easy Dorm Recipes
1. Microwave Mug Omelette
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Fillings: diced bell peppers, onions, cheese, ham, etc.
Instructions:
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
Add your desired fillings.
Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Nutritional Value: High in protein, vitamins from veggies, and calcium from cheese.
Image Suggestion: A colorful omelette in a mug, topped with melted cheese.
2. Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
Ingredients:
2 slices of whole grain bread
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 ripe banana, sliced
Instructions:
Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread.
Place banana slices on top.
Cover with the second slice of bread and enjoy!
Nutritional Value: Rich in protein, fiber, and potassium.
Image Suggestion: A sandwich cut in half, showcasing the banana slices inside.
3. Instant Noodle Stir Fry
Ingredients:
1 pack of instant noodles (discard seasoning)
Mixed veggies (frozen or fresh)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
Instructions:
Cook noodles as per instructions, but without seasoning. Drain.
In a pan, heat oil and sauté veggies.
Add noodles and soy sauce. Stir well and serve.
Nutritional Value: Carbs from noodles, vitamins from veggies, and sodium from soy sauce.
Image Suggestion: A plate of stir-fried noodles with colorful veggies.
4. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
1 cup Greek yogurt
Fresh fruits (berries, banana slices)
Granola or muesli
Instructions:
In a glass, layer yogurt, fruits, and granola.
Repeat layers until the glass is full.
Nutritional Value: High in protein, probiotics, fiber, and vitamins.
Image Suggestion: A side view of a parfait glass, showing the layers.
5. Microwave Quesadilla
Ingredients:
2 tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Fillings: beans, veggies, chicken, etc.
Instructions:
On one tortilla, sprinkle cheese and desired fillings.
Cover with the second tortilla.
Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutritional Value: Protein from cheese and fillings, fiber from tortilla.
Image Suggestion: A quesadilla cut into quarters, cheese melting.
6. Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
1 tbsp chia seeds
Toppings: fruits, nuts, honey
Instructions:
In a jar, mix oats, milk, and chia seeds.
Refrigerate overnight.
Add toppings before eating.
Nutritional Value: High in fiber, protein, omega-3s, and vitamins.
Image Suggestion: A jar filled with creamy oats, topped with colorful fruits.
7. Tuna Salad Wrap
Ingredients:
1 can of tuna, drained
2 tbsp mayo
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions
1 tortilla wrap
Instructions:
Mix tuna and mayo in a bowl.
Place lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on the tortilla.
Add tuna mix and roll up.
Nutritional Value: Protein from tuna, vitamins from veggies, and healthy fats from mayo.
Image Suggestion: A wrap cut in half, showcasing the tuna filling.
8. Microwave Mac 'n' Cheese
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pasta
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
In a microwave-safe mug, add pasta and water. Microwave for 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess water. Add milk and cheese.
Microwave for another 1-2 minutes. Stir and enjoy!
Nutritional Value: Carbs from pasta, calcium and protein from cheese.
Image Suggestion: A mug filled with creamy mac 'n' cheese.
9. Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
2 slices of whole grain bread
Salt, pepper, chili flakes
Instructions:
Toast the bread slices.
Mash avocado and spread on toast.
Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Nutritional Value: Healthy fats from avocado, fiber from bread.
Image Suggestion: Two slices of toast with green avocado spread, sprinkled with chili flakes.
10. Microwave Veggie Rice Bowl
Ingredients:
1 cup instant rice
1/2 cup mixed veggies (frozen or fresh)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
Instructions:
Cook rice as per instructions.
In a separate bowl, microwave veggies with a bit of water for 2-3 minutes.
Mix rice, veggies, oil, and soy sauce.
Nutritional Value: Carbs from rice, vitamins from veggies, and sodium from soy sauce.
Image Suggestion: A bowl filled with fluffy rice and colorful veggies.
