11 Delicious and Cheap Snacks You Can Make in Your Dorm Because Food = Life
Believe it or not, it is possible to make tasty, Insta-worthy meals with only a microwave and a mini-fridge. Spoon University, the #1 authority on cooking in college, taught us how to make 10 amazing snacks, from healthy recipes to 'gram-worthy desserts.
Sick of the dining hall? You can make everything you'd ever want to eat — from healthy snacks to 'gram-worthy desserts in your dorm room.
Nacho Cheese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Velveeta cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 dash chili powder.
1. Dice up the cheese into small blocks.
2. Microwave all ingredients for three minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to stir (make sure the bowl is microwave-safe).
Recipe by Paige Wilson for Spoon University.
Vegan Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber, 1/8 Spanish onion, 1/8 cup dried cranberries, 1/8 cup sunflower seeds, 1/8 cup slivered almonds, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder.
1. Cut the cucumber vertically into eighths, dice, and put the pieces in a bowl.
2. Dice the onion into small pieces and add to the bowl.
3. Add in the almonds, sunflowers, cranberries, and soy sauce and stir.
4. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top of the salad.
5. Season with pepper and garlic powder.
Recipe by Rose Ferrao for Spoon University.
Strawberry Caprese Salad
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or basil (chopped), 2 - 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper (to taste).
1. Chop up the strawberries and herbs.
2. Place strawberries, herbs and mozzarella in a dish.
3. Finish with dressing, salt, and pepper.
Recipe by Sofia Gonzalez for Spoon University.
Mason Jar Oatmeal
Ingredients: 1 cup of old-fashioned oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup low-fat milk, 1/3 cup fruit, 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
1. Pour the oats into a mason jar.
2. Pour the chia seeds on top of the oats.
3. Layer the Greek yogurt on top of the chia seeds.
4. Pour in the milk in slow 1/2 cup increments so it sinks all the way down to the bottom.
5. To mix, twist on the top of the jar and shake.
6. Unscrew the jar and drizzle honey on top. Sprinkle almond extract on top and stir.
7. Add fruit and stir.
Recipe by Kassie McIntyre for Spoon University.
Dorm Room Guac
Ingredients: 1 avocado (soft), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1/4 tomato.
1. Cut through the avocado to break it in half, but don't slice open the pit.
2. Scoop out the pit with a spoon.
3. Scoop out the avocado and chop it up until it's smooth. Place it in a bowl.
4. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice.
5. Mix the ingredients with a spoon.
7. Chop up a tomato into quarters.
8. Scoop out the seeds of one of the quarters.
9. Chop one quarter into 1/2-inch cubes.
10. Add the cubes to the guac and mix.
Recipe by Nitsa Skenderis for Spoon University.
Mac 'N Cheese in a Mug
Ingredients: 1/3 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Optional: 1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine.
1. Combine macaroni and water in a mug or bowl.
2. Microwave macaroni for one minute and stir. Repeat as needed until the water is absorbed and the macaroni is soft (probably about four minutes total).
3. Add in cheese and milk (and melted butter if you'd like a creamier texture).
4. Microwave for one minute, then stir.
Recipe by Brian Cleary for Spoon University.
5-Minute Mug Pizza
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons flour, 1/8 teaspoons baking powder, 1/16 teaspoons baking soda, 1/8 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon olive oil, marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, dried Italian herbs.
1. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mug.
2. Add milk and oil and stir.
3. Spread a layer of marinara sauce on top of the batter.
4. Sprinkle on cheese, pepperoni, and herbs to taste.
5. Microwave for 90 seconds or until the cheese begins to bubble up.
Recipe by Natsuko Mazany for Spoon University.
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients: 1 very ripe banana, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, PAM.
1. Grease the inside of a coffee mug with PAM or another cooking spray.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and pour into the mug.
3. Microwave on high for 1 - 2 minutes.
Recipe by Stephanie Schoenster for Spoon University.
Microwaveable Rice Krispies Treat
Ingredients: 4 large marshmallows, 1 teaspoon of butter, 1/2 cup of cereal.
1. Place the marshmallows and butter into a bowl or mug.
2. Microwave for 20 - 30 seconds until the marshmallows have puffed up and the butter has melted.
3. Stir the mixture.
4. Add in cereal and stir to combine.
Recipe by Lauren Bolz for Spoon University.
3-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls
Ingredients: 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 ripe bananas (mashed), 2 1/2 cups dry oats. Bonus: 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
1. Combine peanut butter and bananas in a bowl and stir.
2. Mix in oats and chocolate chips.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls.
4. Chill in the refigerator.
Recipe by Katherine Carroll for Spoon University.
Snickers Cream Cheese
Ingredients: 2 toasted bagels, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, 2 tablespoons dulce de leche or caramel soft candies, 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons powdered sugar.
1. Finely chop the peanuts or pulse them in a food processor.
2. Roughly chop the dulce de leche or caramel candies.
3. Combine the cream cheese, peanuts, dulce de leche or caramel candies, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar in a bowl and stir.
4. Spread the mixture on the bagels.
Recipe by Jayna Goldstein and Li Stalder for Spoon University.
Hannah Orenstein is the author of several novels, including Meant to Be Mine (out June 7, 2022), Head Over Heels, Love at First Like, and Playing with Matches. She's also the Deputy Editor of Dating at Elite Daily. She lives in Brooklyn.
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