Recipes

Want some quick and easy recipes to make in your college dorm? Here are three healthy recipes for you to try!

Breakfast Oatmeal Recipe

 INGREDIENTS:

1⁄2 cup

 rolled oats

1 cup

 water (or unsweetened coconut or almond milk)

1 teaspoon

 coconut oil (or butter)

1⁄4 teaspoon

 salt

1 tablespoon

 chopped walnuts (optional)

1 tablespoon

 hemp seeds (optional)

2 tablespoons

 fresh blueberries (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine oats, water, and salt in sauce pan
2. Bring to a boil
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins
   
4. Stir in optional toppings
5. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving
   

This recipe is a quick and easy way for a college student to eat a healthy but still yummy breakfast. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook, which can be helpful for students with early classes who need to eat something before they leave the dorm. The toppings can be substituted for whatever you like as well, so it can be more personalized. Another option can be to put strawberries instead of blueberries, or any fruit you prefer to make sure you are still having a healthy breakfast.

Chicken Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1-1/4 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix the first five ingredients together 
2. Stir and mix until creamy sauce is achieved
3. Mix together the sauce and the chicken
4. Serve with bread

This recipe is a quick and healthy lunch option for people who want something easy to make while still watching what they are eating. Although it may seem like there are a lot of ingredients, a lot of them are common household items like mayonnaise or salt and pepper, which most college students already have anyways. This chicken salad doesn't take long to prepare and make so it is perfect for college dorms and students who need to eat in a rush or between classes.

Chicken Sandwich Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of paprika 
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  
• 6 tablespoons olive oil vinaigrette
• 18 basil leaves
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• bread of choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine pepper salt and paprika into bowl
2. Sprinkle over chicken
3. Cook chicken in salad dressing for 4-5 minutes on each side
4. Brush remaining dressing onto bread of choice
5. Put together extra ingredients 

This recipe is another healthy and fast option for lunch or dinner that is perfect for college students. It is quick and simple with only five steps. There are also ways to customize this recipe and make it your own, such as selecting which type of bread you would like to have for the sandwich. Another customization possibility would be to add different toppings to your sandwich. Since it is so quick and easy to make, it is another perfect option for students looking for an easy meal between classes.