Finding healthy college meals isn’t always the easiest feat. Once the novelty of the dorm hall buffet wears off, you just want something you can feel good about eating! As long as you have a microwave or a few gadgets on-hand, these healthy college meals are perfect to make in your dorm!
Mango Chia Seed Pudding
Early morning classes don’t mean you have to skip breakfast! You’ve got to fuel your brain to perform at its best, and this overnight grab-and-go option is super easy to make in your dorm.
Prep Time: Overnight + 5 min.
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 mango, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Prep:
- Blend the first 8 ingredients on high speed until smooth
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in chia seeds
- Refrigerate overnight & grab on your way out in the morning!
Enjoy!
Easy Chicken Gyros & Greek Sauce
These quick gyros are super versatile depending on your diet & budget, and great for a plate-free study session. You can use chicken, tofu, or stick with veggies to make in your dorm this fall!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Serves: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
Gyro
- 8 ounces pre-cooked chicken
- 2-4 leaves romaine lettuce trimmed
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 English cucumber, sliced thin
- 2 wraps of choice or pita breads
- Onion to taste, diced
- Bell pepper to taste, thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives, sliced
- Parsley, to taste
Sauce
- 3 TBSP plain Greek yogurt
- 2 oz feta cheese
- 2 T. red wine vinegar
- 1 T. dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 T. water, to thin as needed
- black pepper to taste
Prep:
Sauce
- Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Gyros
- Prep your veggies, slicing or cutting as needed
- Warm chicken & pita or wrap in microwave
- Lay pita bread for wrap flat and layer chicken & veggies on top
- Add sauce as desired
- Wrap and secure with aluminum foil, wrapping it around burrito-style
Enjoy!
Egg Fried Rice In a Mug
This dorm-ready dish is ready in minutes, perfect for those days when you are feeling hungry and really short on time.
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked cauliflower rice
- 2 tablespoons frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped red pepper
- 1/2 stalk of green onion, sliced
- small pinch of shredded purple cabbage
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
Prep:
- Place the cauliflower into a large mug.
- Add peas, red pepper, green onion, mung bean sprouts and cabbage, then cover the mug with cling film.
- Using a knife, puncture one or two small holes through the film.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- In the meantime, beat the egg and mix in soy sauce, onion powder and five-spice powder.
- Pour the egg mixture into the mug, and stir with the vegetables and rice
- Cover the mug with cling film again, and microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds
- Take the mug out of the microwave, stir, then let stand for a minute to finish cooking.
- Use a fork to fluff up the rice and serve.
Enjoy!
Share these college meals with your student & give them a healthy start!
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