A good breakfast is essential to starting the day off on the right foot. Even in a dorm room, where traditional kitchen appliances may be limited, there are several cost-effective and nutritious options that exist, and they can be so delicious too! Avoid relying on cereal cups, granola bars, or ordering in, and try incorporating these simple recipes into your morning routine. By utilizing a consistent selection of five to ten ingredients, you can satisfy your food cravings and save money, while still maintaining a healthy diet. In this article, you will find breakfast ideas from overnight oats to yummy toast toppings, requiring only a few ingredients and appliances.
If you are looking to satisfy your early morning sweet tooth, these Chocolate Cherry oats will do just that. This recipe is guaranteed to be extra chocolatey and there are a few optional ingredients here, so adjust to your liking!
Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Instructions
Measure out your ingredients and add them to a bowl.
Mix all of your ingredients together until well combined, and add the mixture into an airtight container.
Allow the mixture to sit overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy it the next morning with any of the optional toppings!
If you are searching for a fruity and delicious breakfast, then this strawberry shortcake overnight oats recipe is for you! This overnight oats recipe came out delicious and is one of my personal favorites. And it can be taken with you, on-the-go, during those hectic day of classes.
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Instructions
Measure out your ingredients and add them to a bowl.
Mix all of your ingredients together until well combined and add the mixture into an airtight container.
Allow the mixture to sit overnight in the refrigerator, and it enjoy it the next morning with any of the additional toppings!
This next Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe is great when you are looking for a cozy breakfast during the winter months in Madison. It can also be made in the microwave! Super yummy and another great way to start to your day.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Instructions
Measure out your ingredients and add them to a bowl.
Mix all of your ingredients together until well combined and add the mixture into an airtight container.
Allow the mixture to sit overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy it the next morning with any of the additional toppings! If you choose to microwave instead, pop your mixture in for 1:30-2:00 minutes and enjoy.
Toastest With the Mostest
Ingredients
Instructions
Place your bread or waffles in the toaster and toast to your liking.
In a mixing bowl, combine your nut butter, seeds, powders, honey, and/or spices.
Spread the mixture onto your choice of base and add your sliced fruit on top.
If you are making the apple cinnamon version, add your apples, cinnamon, water, and honey into a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Add to your base and enjoy a faux apple pie filling.
Keeping a small Vitmix or Nutribullet in your dorm/apartment is a cheap and easy way to expand your food options! You can find them anywhere but here is a link to one on Walmart.
With a Vitamix or Nutribullet, you can make this amazing Cherry Cake Batter Shake!
Cherry Cake Batter Shake
Ingredients
Instructions
Measure your ingredients and add them all to your blender of choice.
Blend until well combined and enjoy!