There comes a time in life when you realize you need to adult and utilize your kitchen at some point or another. This is also true if you just moved into an apartment and don’t have a clue as to how this whole cooking and baking thing works. That said, here’s a list of 2-ingredient recipes that are so super simple a three-year-old could make them with you in your kitchen. Don’t fret about cooking elaborate meals and focus on getting yourself in the kitchen to test the waters.
1. Applesauce
This applesauce recipe comes in handy for fall, when it’s appropriate to go apple picking. It’s fabulous since it’s healthy, and it makes for a great substitute for oil in baking recipes. The best part is, you only need apples and cinnamon.
2. Pancakes
With this pancake recipe, you only need two eggs and a banana in order to make your pancakes, which is why it’s so fabulous. If your doctor asks if you’re eating your fruits and veggies, you can say yes, thanks to these pancakes. Mind blown.
3. Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin has made its yearly comeback, and can now be easily made and consumed with these pumpkin cookies.
4. Nutella-Stuffed Waffles
Given that breakfast is deemed as the most important meal of the day, making these waffles can’t hurt. This recipe is great because it only requires Nutella and biscuit dough, counts as breakfast, and takes 20 minutes to make.
5. Edible Chocolate Bowls
Out of all of the 2-ingredient recipes on this list, these chocolate bowls have to be the most unique. I say that because the only real food item that the recipe calls for is chocolate, and it uses water balloons. Chocolate is a delicious food group, and no one is ever too old to use water balloons.
6. Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut butter is great and all, but sometimes I just bear to eat it with jelly. This peanut butter fudge recipe is basically straight peanut butter, but is easier to than it is straight from a jar.
7. Nutella Popsicles
Popsicles are great for when you want something to cool you off or when you have a sore throat. What’s so delicious about this popsicle recipe is the fact that it’s chocolate milk on Nutella, which means that it’s basically chocolate on top of chocolate.
8. Mac ‘n Cheese Pies
The fact that this is basically mac ‘n cheese in sandwich formation makes this mac ‘n cheese pie recipe the ultimate snack. Mac ‘n cheese is something that we all grew up loving, and the fact that there’s a 2-ingredient recipe that’s so easy to make is amazing.
9. French Palmiers
French Palmiers are delicate cookies made from puff pastry. Puff pastry is a hassle to make yourself, so use this easy palmier recipe instead.
10. No-Bake Chocolate Cake
The fact that this no-bake chocolate cake is just two ingredients and only takes three minutes to make in the microwave is a godsend for those late-night study sessions.
11. Icebox Cake
Cookies and cream is arguably one of the best combos of all time. This 2-ingredient ice box cake recipe is the perfect excuse to buy another packet of cookies.
12. Dulce de Leche Rice Krispies
One of the good things about Rice Krispies treats is that they’re insanely versatile. They were popular as a lunch snack in elementary school, but these dulche de leche Rice Krispies makes this dessert a little more adult.
13. Dairy-Free Banana Ice Cream
The ingredients used in this banana ice cream recipe (bananas and peanut butter) are both super healthy for you. For an extra health boost, add some fresh fruit on top.
14. Vita-Wine
I wouldn’t actually recommend having a toddler try to make this since it contains wine. This Vita-wine recipe is a mix of Vitamin Water and wine. It sound a bit odd, but it the added hydration and vitamins might prevent you from having a hangover the next morning.
15. Mini Nutella Pizza
Ridiculously easy to make, these Nutella pizzas will give you a reason to use any leftover Nutella that you may have laying around. If you have fresh fruit lying around, throw some on top for a burst of fresh flavor.
16. Pizza Crust
One of the best parts about pizza is the crust. If I told you that you could make a 2-ingredient pizza crust at home using yogurt and self-rising flour, would you believe me? This recipe also explains how to substitute all-purpose flour for self-rising in case you don’t have any.
17. Watermelon and Lime Ice Pops
Don’t limit yourself to enjoying these ice pops only in the summertime. Make a big batch while watermelon is in season and enjoy year-round.
18. Chocolate Croissant Waffles
This croissant waffle recipe takes chocolate chip waffles to the next level. You won’t need to drizzle any maple syrup on top of these because they’re so sweet already.
19. Oreo Bark
This Oreo bark is the ultimate cookies and cream treat. This would be perfect as a potluck dessert because you can make a lot of it without spending much money.
20. Coca-Cola and Red Wine (Kalimotxo)
While most people wouldn’t consider mixing soda and red wine with one another, this is actually great for anyone who can’t stomach a full glass of wine. The Coke weakens the drink, making it more tolerable for people who aren’t fans of the taste of alcohol. Don’t believe me when I say it’s good? Coke and red wine, or kalimotxo, is a popular drink in Spain.
21. Affogato
The vanilla ice cream perfectly complements the espresso in this affogato recipe and makes for a rich and creamy dessert.
22. Jolly Rancher Vodka Shots
For those that are 21+, please enjoy these Jolly Rancher shots responsibility. You’ll have to wait 48 hours for the vodka to dissolve the candies, but the blue raspberry flavor is worth the wait.
23. Rainbow Fudge Pops
These rainbow fudge pops allows you to experiment with an array of colors, so let your inner Picasso shine. If you don’t like artificial food coloring, just leave it out.
24. Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches are an amazing dessert, but they can be upwards of $5.50. This ice cream sandwich recipe lets you make four sandwiches for cheap.
25. Espresso Milkshakes
This espresso milkshake recipe is like an affogato, but with four times the ice cream. Don’t drink this right before bed, or else you’ll be bouncing off the walls.
Learning how to cook can be a long and challenging process, but these 2-ingredient recipes guarantee that you’ll be fed and your kitchen will still be intact once you’re done cooking. Start with the easy recipes and work from there.
#SpoonTip: If you’re craving something sweet, check out these 35 desserts that use five or less ingredients.