Who doesn’t love puppy chow? The easiness of grabbing it out of the bag and getting a mouthful of sugar, peanut butter and chocolate. There is NOTHING better! Over the years I have been trying to perfect this simple recipe with different techniques and different …
Although it’s an unpopular opinion, I love tuna. Ever since I was little, my dad would make us tuna salad sandwiches for lunch and I would always be the weird kid with a tuna sandwich at school instead of a PB&J. But, it’s a great …
Something I absolutely LOVE to make for dinners in college, chicken fried rice. Super delicious, a great way to get protein and vegetables, and can last for a few meals for the week. This is also up to interpretation depending on your taste and what you have around the house. Below is the way I make my chicken fried rice, but feel free to make any changes you would like!
2 eggs (scrambled)
1 bag of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)
1 chicken breast (grilled)
Soy sauce
First, scramble 2 eggs in one pan. In another pan, grill the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Then, steam or cook the veggies in a separate pan. Lastly, combine eggs, chicken, and veggies together into a large pan. While everything is cooking together, add soy sauce to cover every ingredient and help everything cook together. Once everything is coated and grilled, it’s done! Great for one meal, or several during the week! Hope you enjoy.
Who doesn’t love a great shake? Not only is this shake delicious, it’s also good for you! Coming home for the gym, it is best to get your protein in. We all know protein powder and peanut butter are a great source, so why not …
Who doesn’t love peanut butter? Growing up, we all had our PB&J’s for lunch, and always wanted to take the spoon right into the jar of peanut butter. As we grow older, we know that we need our daily protein, and this will help. Moving …
Who doesn’t love something that’s nutritious, easy to make, and even better as leftovers? I know I do, especially as a college student. Growing up, my mom & dad always wanted to make me, pasta salad. This recipe is so easy to manipulate and modify depending on taste and budget. Below is my best impression and favorite version:
Half a box of rotini noodles
1 can of pitted black olives
1 bag of steamable assorted veggies
1/2 Carton of cherry tomatoes
Italian dressing
Parmesan cheese
Boil the noodles until done. In a large bowl mix noodles, olives, cherry tomatoes, and veggies together. Once mixed, add as much Italian dressing as you would like. If you like, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top for taste! Super simple, easy to make lunch on the go.
As college students, we love a quick grab and go snack. Although these take a little time to make, they can be made in large batches and are extremely healthy compared to store-bought items. Homemade granola bars! I love to make these during the weekend …
Ever have a moment during your day that you just want a little chocolate? I know I do. Scotcheroos are my go-to dessert! A mix of peanut butter, chocolate, butterscotch and rice krispies? What else does anyone need? These are a great dessert for an …
In our apartment, we like to cook as healthy as we can. Living with one vegetarian and one vegan, it takes a little brainstorming to come up with meals we’ll all eat. One roommate said her mom makes some AMAZING stuffed peppers! We all agreed after we took the first bite.
Peppers (personal choice of color)
Ground beef (could substitute chicken or ground turkey)
Diced onion
Diced garlic
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
Uncooked rice
Ketchup
Tomato soup
Mix together ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, garlic and ketchup and fill hollowed out peppers. Once the peppers are filled, pour tomato soup over stuffed peppers. Cover them with tin foil and bake for 40 minutes at 325 degrees.
This recipe is all up to interpretation! Don’t like something? Substitute it out. Don’t want something in it? Leave it out. These stuffed peppers are a great dinner for any type of college student because they’re easy to make and great for leftovers.
As a college student, we are always trying to find easy ways to eat healthy while maintaining our fast-paced lifestyle. One of the most important parts of our diet is protein. Sometimes it’s hard to get enough in everyday, but this recipe will help! I …