This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
It’s already the middle of the second semester, and I know we are all getting tired of the BLUU food again after eating it for eight weeks… but, you don’t have to be at home to have a home(dorm)-cooked meal! Here’s a few easy, low-ingredient recipes that are no-bake or require only a microwave to cook to help spark your appetite this spring! Bon appétit!
1. Skinny Peanut Butter Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
- Dippers, for eating (apples, celery, crackers, etc.)
Directions:
- Stir yogurt, peanut butter, and maple syrup or honey until no lumps remain. Serve and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
2. Avocado and Provolone Turkey Wraps
Ingredients:
- Tortillas
- Garlic and herb Laughing Cow cheese
- Spinach
- Turkey
- 2 slices of provolone cheese
- ¼ sliced avocado
- 4 strips of red bell pepper (optional)
Directions:
- Layer ingredients together on tortilla.
- Roll up, cut, and enjoy!
- Keep refrigerated.
3. Microwave Banana Bread English Muffin
Ingredients:
- 1 small banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- Dairy-free milk of choice
- 1-2 teaspoons granulated sweetener of choice (optional)
Directions:
- In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the mashed banana and egg and mix well. Using a tablespoon at a time, add dairy-free milk until a thick batter is formed.
- Spray a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray and pour batter into it. Microwave 3 minutes or until you can stick a knife into the center and it comes out clean.
- Remove and let stand 1 minute before serving.
4. Instant Cauli Mac-n-Cheese
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup frozen (or fresh with a bit of water) cauliflower florets
- 1 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Directions:
- In a small microwaveable dish with lid, microwave cauliflower covered for about a minute.
- Remove from microwave and chop cauliflower into small pieces.
- Microwave for another 50 seconds, then add shredded cheese.
- Microwave for another 15 seconds.
- Stir melted cheese in, then stir in heavy creams until sauce forms.
5. Three Ingredient Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
Directions:
- Peel, cut and put 1 ripe banana into medium bowl.
- Crack one egg into bowl.
- Put 1 tablespoon of cacao powder into mixture.
- Beat very well until smooth.
- Pour mixture into mug.
- Microwave for 1 minute or until you can stick a knife into the center and it comes out clean.