Easy Recipes for Busy Students
Welcome back to school. Those of us who no longer have unlimited meal swipes are facing the grim reality of finding cheap and easy food ourselves. Between busy schoolwork, extracurriculars and work, many of us will revert to instant noodles and microwave meals. While these may be easy, they are typically unhealthy and full of harmful ingredients. Don’t sacrifice your well-being for laziness.
Check out the following quick homemade recipes that require few ingredients and get your school year off to a good start.
For the breakfast lover…
BAKED OATMEAL
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup milk 3 cups uncooked oatmeal |
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup oil 1 3/4 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsps baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt |
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For lunch or dinner…
POTATO AND SAUSAGE FRITTATA
INGREDIENTS
1 lb mild sausage, crumbled 1/2 cup diced peppers Hash browns to cover bottom of pan 6 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salt and black pepper |
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CREAMY CHICKEN AND SWEET CORN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
2 cans creamed sweet corn 2 cubes chicken stock 1 bowl of shredded leftover cooked chicken 1 egg 1 Tbsp cornstarch Salt and pepper |
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ROASTED BROCCOLI
INGREDIENTS
Broccoli Olive oil Salt Pepper Minced garlic |
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PORK TENDERLOIN
INGREDIENTS
3-4 lb pork tenderloin 3/4 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 1 bunch cilantro |
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TURKEY AND TOMATO PASTA
INGREDIENTS
3 cans whole tomatoes, chopped, undrained 1 cup cubed cooked turkey (or 2-3 chicken breasts) 2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 pkg uncooked spiral pasta |
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For the sweet tooth…
BANANA BREAD
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup milk 1 cup mashed, ripe bananas |
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OREO RIPPLE CAKE
INGREDIENTS
24 Oreos, chopped 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 yellow cake mix |
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Many of the recipes have more than enough servings for you to store and heat up later for an easy, quick meal. Let us know your favorite recipes – happy eating!