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51 Single-Serve Recipes That You Don’t Have to Share With Your Roommate

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Chapel Hill chapter.

It’s back to school time, which means you’ve gotta learn how to cook for yourself. Cooking single-serve recipes is the best way to keep your roomie from eating all your food (in addition to straight up hiding food from them…) and to avoid eating leftovers. Stay single, people.

1. Classic Pancakes

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So good. So easy to make. So customizable. Recipe here.

2. Dark Chocolate Mug Cake

Dark chocolate is healthy, right? Make it here.

3. Microwaveable Rice Crispy Treat

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All you need is cereal, marshmallows, butter, a mug, and a minute. Recipe here.

4. Peanut Butter Cookies

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This recipe makes the chewiest, softest peanut butter cookie on Earth. If you’re not into chewy cookies, try substituting brown sugar for white sugar. Recipe here.

5. Banana Bread in a Mug

You don’t even need an oven for this. Recipe here.

6. Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn

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Photo by Alina Polishuk

For optimal taste, pair it with Netflix. Alone. When your roommate is out for the night. Recipe here.

7. Healthy Chocolate Mousse

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Photo by Mikayla Baiocchi

You won’t even taste the avocado. Recipe here.

8. Italian Baked Eggs

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It looks super difficult to make, but no one has to know that it only took five minutes. Recipe here.

9. Standard Salsa

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If you want to add in more spice, add a little chopped jalapeño. Recipe here.

10. Avocado Toast

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Okay, avocado toast might be a little basic, but it’s super easy and quick to make. Just be sure not to Instagram it. Recipe here.

11. Eggs Benedict

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Photo by Jade Hsiao

Brunch on a school night, yippee! Recipe here.

12. 2-Ingredient Pancakes

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Low carb for when you’re low on ingredients. Recipe here.

13. 3-Minute Oatmeal

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Use rolled oats and add honey instead of using the overpriced packets. Recipe here.

14. Breakfast Pizza

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Last night’s pizza just got better. Recipe here.

15. Margarita Matzah Pizza

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Even when it’s not Passover, you’ll be craving this. Recipe here.

16. 4-Minute Egg McMuffin

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Even though McDonald’s has all day breakfast, this DIY version is much healthier and cheaper to make. Learn how here.

17. Pizza Lunchables

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The healthier and better tasting version of your childhood. Pair with some Dunkaroos and pack it for a field trip. Recipe here.

18. Spicy Honey-Glazed Mashed Potatoes & Breaded Chicken

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Photo by Savannah Carter

Basically a portable Thanksgiving meal. Recipe here.

19. Microwave Apple Cinnamon Crisp

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

This recipe is going to make your roommate drool. Top with ice cream for even more deliciousness. Recipe here.

20. Dark Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Popcorn

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Photo by Alina Polishuk

All you need is a microwave. Recipe here. #StopBuyingPremadePopcorn2K15

21. Easy Vegan Caramel Apples with Walnuts and Chocolate

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Make your own caramel for added freshness and play with different topping combinations. You’ll never get tired of this. Recipe here.

22. Microwaveable Cornbread

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Top with chili and you’re good to go. Recipe here.

23. Sriracha-Lime Shrimp and Garlic Cheese Grits In A Jar

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Photo by Savannah Carter

Or you can bake your cornbread and make this amazing shrimp and grits in a jar. Recipe here.

24. Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

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This lava cake is easier than it seems. You can even use your toaster oven. Learn how here.

25. Apple, Goat Cheese and Honey Quesadilla

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You can also make this in your dining hall. Recipe here.

26. No Bake Cake

Who knew cake mix and soda made just a great pairing? Here’s how.

27. Cuban-Style Turkey Avocado Panini

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Who needs to buy sandwiches when making them is so much easier? Whip it up like this.

28. Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake

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Pumpkin spice. Cinnamon. Mugs. Fall is officially here. Recipe here.

29. Omelette in a Mug

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Breakfast real fast. Recipe here.

30. Wild Rice and Veggie Stuffed Pepper

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Eat out of the pepper so you don’t have to do dishes. Recipe here.

31. Caprese Chicken

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More proof that tomato, mozzarella and basil is the best flavor combination out there. Recipe here.

32. Grilled Peach and Ricotta Crostini

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This sweet and savory toast will replace your avocado toast obsession. Recipe here.

33. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Hash

All you need is tinfoil and a toaster oven. Recipe here.

34. Apricot, Goat Cheese and Almond Bites

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No bake. You don’t even need a microwave. Recipe here.

35. Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza

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Guilt free. Recipe here.

36. S’mores Muffin

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It’s all about the toasted marshmallows. You’ll be begging for s’more. Recipe here.

37. Buddha Bowl

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For when you’re tired of salad. Recipe here.

38. Sushi Burrito

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Photo by Lily Lou

This recipe is super customizable, and you can use the veggies in your fridge.

39. Faux Shepherd’s Pie In A Mason Jar

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Photo by Savannah Carter

This Shepherd’s pie in a jar is portable and great for eating when you’re in a rush. Recipe here.

40. Black Bean Dip and Chips

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Photo by Kathryn Stouffer

Because no one asks for pinto beans when they go to Chipotle. Recipe here.

41. Portobello Pizza

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Proof that portobello mushrooms can do anything. Recipe here.

42. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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You can also buy candy melts to cover your strawberries with for added color. Recipe here.

43. Creamy “Honey Bear” Dip

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Photo by Kathryn Stouffer

This light and creamy dip is great with apples, pears, and almost every other fruit. Recipe here.

44. Veggie Black Bean Burger

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

This veggie burger doesn’t try to be a meat patty. Meat patties wish they were it. Recipe here.

45. Brûleéd Grapefruit

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No torch or fancy cooking supplies necessary. Recipe here.

46. Overnight Oats

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For when you want a cold, filling breakfast, but you’re too lazy and tired to make it in the morning. Recipe here.

47. Mac ‘n Cheese in A Mug

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

Throw out that Easy Mac and orange cheese powder. Recipe here.

48. Couscous Greek Salad

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

Can you believe that you can make this stuff in a mug? Recipe here.

49. Green Smoothie

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Photo by Kathryn Stouffer

Finally look forward to eating your greens with this smoothie, which doesn’t taste like blended kale. Recipe here.

50. Mango and Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

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Store overnight in the fridge and grab it in the morning. It’s basically guilt-free dessert for breakfast. Recipe here.

51. Chocolate Chip Cookie In A Mug

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

It’s all about portion control. Recipe here.

Lily Lou

Chapel Hill '18