Brenda Wong
We imagine the first few weeks of term to be an absolute flurry of activity. Whether you’re signing up for societies, going to lectures or getting ready for a BNO, you need to be fueled up for the occasion.
You have to eat right to feel right, so we’ve put together 15 quick meals you can make in a tiny university kitchen… all under 15 minutes. Less time cookin’, more time livin’.
1. Oatmeal Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes
All of you breakfast non-believers will be converted with this crazy-fast, super-healthy sweet treat.
Total cooking time: 10 minutes
Oatmeal Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes Recipe by Ambitious Kitchen
2. Omelette in a Mug
When in doubt, you can’t deny that a speedy microwave mug omelette will do the trick. We love this one with tomatoes and cheddar cheese for an extra punch of flavour.
Total cooking time: 3 minutes
Omelette in a Mug Recipe by Dashing Dish
3. Peanut Butter Cookie Overnight Oatmeal
Now, this may be cheating, but if it means sorting your brekkie out overnight so you spend literally zero time in the morning, we thought to take the risk.
Total cooing time: 5 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
Peanut Butter Cookie Overnight Oatmeal Recipe by Dashing Dish
4.Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
Everyone knows teriyaki sauce is the best marinade ever, so rustle up this healthy lunch in 12 minutes for a truly balanced, Japanese-inspired meal.
Total cooking time: 12 minutes
Recipe for Chicken Teriyaki Bowls by Fed & Fit
5. Honey Sriracha Grilled Bacon
We suggest supplementing this with some toast and a fried egg, for a next-level lunch.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes (30 minutes for the marinade, but you can do that overnight).
Recipe for Honey Sriracha Grilled Bacon by Shutterbean
6. Parmesan Arugula Kale Salad with Pine Nuts
Pair this with some garlic bread for a real Italian treat.
Total cooking time: 5 minutes
Recipe for Parmesan Arugula Kale Salad with Pine Nuts by Little Broken
7. 15-minute lo mein
Sayonara to takeaways, this speedy noodle recipe will have you saving both money AND time.
Plus you can customise your noodles with whatever you want, which is an added bonus.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Recipe for 15-minute lo mein by Pinch of Yum
8. Mediterranean Bean Salad with Mushrooms
Mushrooms may be a divisive thing, but you’ll soon see the light with this summery, filling salad.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Mediterranean Bean Salad with Mushrooms Recipe by Little Broken
9. Chicken Enchilada Soup
What’s better than Mexican food? Guilt-free Mexican food that still retains all the spice and flavour of the most sinful dishes.
Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe by Cook The Story
10. Tuscan Panzanella Salad
Upon first impression, a bread salad seems contradictory. But trust the Italians to rustle up such a simple, delicious meal: panzanella will be an instant classic in your uni kitchen.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Tuscan Panzanella Salad Recipe by Gousto
11. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Now that’s a sneaky way to get in your 5-a-day.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe by Pinch of Yum
12. Thai Red Curry and Veggie Noodle Bowl
As we slowly move from the muggy summer weather into the cold autumn chill, there’s no better reminder of the heat than some Thai spice.
Total cooking time: 10 minutes
Thai Red Curry and Veggie Noodle Bowl Recipe by In Pursuit of More
13. No Mayo Tuna Salad
They said it couldn’t be done. They were wrong. Apparently this is the best tuna salad recipe you never had, and it all comes together in a definitive jiffy.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe by I’d Rather Be A Chef
14. No Bake Oreo Bars
Any alternative, new way we can find to consume Oreos, we’ll try.
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
No Bake Oreo Bars Recipe by Spoon University
15. Apple Fritters
Life is all about balance, so round up your week with these apple fritters for a bit of a cheat.
Total cooking time: 8 minutes
Apple Fritters Recipe by Love Foodies
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