Popsugar Health & Fitness Easy Recipes Healthy Recipes For College Students 30 Healthy and Ridiculously Easy Recipes Made For College Students 6 August 2018 by Emilia Benton Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr As a college student, you probably appreciate the luxury of popping into the dining hall for a quick bite whenever you need a fast meal between classes. But sometimes you might just need a break or have a craving for something healthy and homemade, right? Whether you're living in a dorm or in an off-campus apartment, there are several easy, healthy, and delicious recipes to make, many of which don't even require any cooking whatsoever. Here are 30 to get you started. 1 Avocado Toast Image Source: POPSUGAR Studios You can't get much easier than avocado toast, which provides the perfect balance of healthy carbs and fat for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 1 / 28 2 Turkey Wrap Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff If you're in a dorm room with a fridge but no oven, stove, or microwave, turkey wraps are a great lunch option that don't require any heating. 2 / 28 3 Healthy Grilled Cheese Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Michele Foley When you're crunched for time and craving a hot lunch, a grilled cheese panini will surely hit the spot. 3 / 28 4 Microwaveable Banana Oatmeal Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts If all your meals come out of a microwave — we get it, college is busy — this banana oatmeal can be a healthy breakfast staple. 4 / 28 5 Microwaveable Egg Sandwich Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts Did you know you can make eggs in the microwave? Skip the drive-through in favour of a healthier homemade egg sandwich. 5 / 28 6 Indian Red Beans and Rice Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts Red beans and rice wins all around for being packed with protein, inexpensive, and easy to make. This version gets bonus points for not requiring a stove. 6 / 28 7 Mason Jar Taco Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you're in search of a healthy lunch you can take to go, this healthy layered taco salad is a great way to mix things up. 7 / 28 8 Avocado Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Subbing in avocado for mayo is an easy way to make a healthy version of chicken salad. 8 / 28 9 Easy Baked Salmon Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr If you've never cooked fish before, you need not be scared. This baked salmon takes only 15 minutes to cook and is actually pretty hard to mess up. 9 / 28 10 Paleo Courgette Pasta Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr When you're craving pasta but watching your carbs, this zoodle pasta will definitely bring the flavour. 10 / 28 11 Hard-Boiled Eggs With Avocado Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr If you make a bunch of hard-boiled eggs ahead of time, this low-carb, protein-filled eggs and avocado bowl can quickly become an easy go-to breakfast or lunch. 11 / 28 12 Turkey Sausage Muffins Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy Meal-prep a batch of these egg and sausage muffins for a satisfying grab-and-go breakfast option. 12 / 28 13 Baked Egg in Avocado Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr This simple baked egg recipe packs protein and healthy fat to start your day off right. 13 / 28 14 Veggie and Hummus Sandwich Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr When it comes to quick and easy vegetarian lunches, it's tough to beat a simple veggie and hummus sandwich. 14 / 28 15 Veggie Burrito Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr If you're craving Chipotle, skip the line and DIY this easy and healthy veggie burrito bowl. 15 / 28 16 Lemon Tuna Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Michelle Bell For a healthy take on tuna salad, skip the mayo and sub in lemon and olive oil for a still-flavourful sandwich. 16 / 28 17 Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This satisfying avocado and chickpea vegetarian salad takes just minutes to put together and yields a few days' worth of meals. 17 / 28 18 Vegan Bean Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr With mango and black beans, this protein-packed vegan salad packs the perfect combination of sweet and salty. 18 / 28 19 Avocado Shell Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr If it's one of those days or nights when it's just too hot to cook, these veggie- and cheese-stuffed avocado cups are a great option for a simple yet satisfying meal. 19 / 28 20 Paleo Stuffed Peppers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Whether you're following the paleo diet or not, these Italian-style stuffed peppers are an easy and tasty dinner option. 20 / 28 21 Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr If you're craving a comforting bowl of mac and cheese but want to make something healthier, this spaghetti squash version made with broccoli will get the job done. 21 / 28 22 Lightened-Up Spaghetti Carbonara Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr If creamy, salty spaghetti is one of your Italian restaurant favourites, you'll definitely want to try this light version of carbonara pasta at home. 22 / 28 23 Healthy Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr For another healthy take on chicken salad, try this simple recipe, in which you'll swap the mayo for Greek yoghurt. 23 / 28 24 Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Don't let the seemingly big pile of ingredients fool you — this nutrient-packed chicken quinoa bowl actually comes together fast and is perfect for after a workout. 24 / 28 25 Watermelon Caprese Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Watermelon adds the perfect touch of sweetness to this fruity Caprese salad. 25 / 28 26 Chocolate Overnight Oats Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you love to get your chocolate fix even at breakfast time, these overnight oats are an excellent and portable option to do it. 26 / 28 27 Scrambled Eggs With Veggies It's no secret that scrambled eggs are ridiculously fast and easy to whip up. Make them a bit healthier by adding in veggies like spinach, tomato, and bell peppers. 27 / 28 28 Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Veggies like sweet potato, black beans, and corn make this vegan burrito a satisfying lunch option. 28 / 28 Easy RecipesHealthy Cooking TipsHealthy RecipesHealthy LivingHealthy Eating TipsBack To SchoolCollege