Explore a delicious adventure with Insanely Healthy College Meals – a place where good food fuels your body without emptying your purse. Imagine starting your day with creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, digging into a hearty Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole for lunch, and then treating yourself to spicy Sriracha Noodles for dinner.
Delicious College Meals
Each dish is prepared with love, providing you get the food you need without missing out on the taste you crave. Whether you're a busy college student or just someone looking for delicious, healthy options, these recipes are sure to hit the spot.
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Just mix, let them soak overnight, and wake up to a creamy bowl full of flavor. This fuss-free, versatile recipe can rock any milk or nut butter and even goes vegan or gluten-free with a simple switch of oats. It's a meal prep winner that's not just for toddlers who cheer for "morrr," but for anyone craving a no-cook, delicious morning treat.
Ingredients:
- Dry
- 1 cup rolled oats or quick-cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter, + more for topping
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Wet
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1.25 cups plain, unsweetened almond milk
- Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons protein powder, we recommend vanilla or plain
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole
The Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole turns your pantry staples into a feast! This healthy, vegan dish combines sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, and a burst of vibrant flavors from green chilis and salsa, all without needing a separate pot for the quinoa. It’s a complete meal that promises to be as filling as it is nutritious, perfect for meal prep or a family dinner
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 1 12- oz. jar of salsa
- 1 15- oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 4- oz. can green chilis
- 2 15- oz. cans black beans
- 3 tablespoons DIY taco seasoning
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, and lime
Spicy Sriracha Noodles
Whether you're using lo mein, instant ramen, or linguine, these noodles are all about that spicy sauce, balanced beautifully with sweet, salty, and a hint of fresh cilantro. Ready in just 15 minutes, they blend the perfect heat from Sriracha with simple, rich flavors. What's more, you can tweak it with more Sriracha or toss in an extra egg to fit your taste.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. lo mein noodles ($1.30)
- 2 Tbsp butter ($0.20)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper ($0.02)
- 2 large eggs ($0.42)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce ($0.06)
- 2 Tbsp sriracha ($0.22)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro (optional) ($0.10)
- 1 green onion, sliced ($0.10)
The Best Vegan Sandwich You've Ever Tasted
It’s not just any sandwich; it's a memory of cool, creamy hummus paired with the crunch of fresh veggies between toasted whole-grain bread. With just 336 calories, it packs protein, fiber, and a burst of flavors from avocado, cucumber, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and carrots.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of sprouted whole-grain bread
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 3 thin slices of cucumber
- 2 thin slices of tomato
- 3 slices of avocado
- ¼ cup alfalfa sprouts
- ¼ cup grated carrots
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
From a green smoothie spin with spinach to a protein boost or even jazzed up with ginger, it's perfect for any taste. Simple, quick, and oh so refreshing. With just frozen strawberries, a banana, your choice of milk, and ice, you whip up something delightfully smooth and creamy.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 fresh banana, peeled
- 1 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 cup ice
The Best Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Layered with thick, creamy vanilla yogurt, crunchy homemade granola, and juicy berries, topped with a sweet honey drizzle, it's not just delicious but stunningly simple to make. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this parfait is a blend of smooth, sweet, and crunchy textures. It's easy, with each spoonful offering a burst of flavor and health - truly the best homemade parfait to start your day or pick you up in the afternoon.
Ingredients:
- 24 ounces vanilla yogurt
- Recipe for Homemade Granola
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries
- Honey for optional drizzle
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes blend the cozy comfort of a home-cooked meal with a touch of wholesome goodness. A healthy-ish twist on indulgence, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a vegetarian delight that promise to be a family favorite, bringing the warmth of home cooking straight to your table.
Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 head broccoli
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 15-ounce can white beans (1 ½ cups cooked)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack and cheddar blend shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Vegan Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Quick to prep and loaded with good stuff like fibre, plant protein, and omega-rich chia seeds, this no-cook oatmeal tastes like cookie dough! Dark chocolate chips and creamy cashew butter make every spoonful rich and delicious.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegan/plant-based vanilla protein powder*
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon natural cashew butter
- 1-2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips (non-dairy)
Keto Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Ready in 1 min!)
Satisfy your cinnamon roll craving in a flash with Keto Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake—your new one-minute breakfast wonder. Packed with spicy cinnamon and topped with a creamy glaze, it's both low-carb and delicious. Made with simple ingredients like almond flour and a versatile sugar substitute, it's a single-serve treat that keeps things sweet without straying from your keto goals.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons almond flour or 1 tbsp coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon granulated sweetener can be allulose, Swerve, monkfruit, erythritol
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
- ½ tablespoon cream cheese softened
- ½ tablespoon powdered sweetener like powdered allulose
- 1 teaspoon butter melted
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner turns your evening meal into a fuss-free feast. Coat your chicken in garlic and parmesan for a golden, mouthwatering crust; throw in some spuds and green beans, and you've got a tray full of comfort. This one-pan wonder means less mess, more yum, and a happy dance for anyone on dish duty.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast (about 3-4 pieces)
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ c grated parmesan
- ⅓ c breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ½ – ¾ tsp sea salt
For the Potatoes:
- 2 lb red potatoes, but into bite sized pieces , (if small quartered, larger potatoes will be cut into 6ths or 8ths even)
- 1 – 2 garlic clove, minced
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Green Beans:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 T parmesan (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Rice Cooker Chili
This downsized dish is perfect for small spaces or on-the-go meals, needing no chopping and almost no effort. Brown your beef, mix in classic chili spices, and let kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste simmer into a comforting bowl of warmth. Ideal for dorm life or a simple family dinner, it's chili made easy, with one handy appliance doing all the work.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
- ½ lb. ground beef ($2.65)
- ½ Tbsp chili powder* ($0.15)
- ½ tsp cumin* ($0.05)
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper* ($0.02)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder* ($0.02)
- ½ tsp onion powder* ($0.02)
- 1 tsp brown sugar* ($0.01)
- ½ tsp salt* ($0.02)
- freshly cracked pepper*
- 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes ($0.45)
- ½ 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.20)
- 1 15oz. can kidney beans ($0.49)
- ¾ cup water ($0.00)
