40 Healthy Recipes for College Students! Perfect for any college student, not just the foodie or any young person just starting out. My own son is leaving for college this year; he and I have been working together on recipes he can make to keep him eating healthy in college.
These are recipes that can be made easily with somewhat limited equipment and supplies, read to the end of the post and I give my best list of kitchen equipment for college students as well!

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I am excited to share with you this incredible collection from my fellow blogger and friend Anecia from SmartyPants Kitchen, she has put together this amazing post of 25 Cheap and Healthy Meals for College Students easy and quick recipes.
40+ HEALTHY RECIPES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

I have a few ideas of my own, like original overnight oats recipe or a big batch of crockpot granola, or this chicken salad recipe; they make enough for several meals, and are easy to whip up.
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But there are those that have already been walking this road and have been generous enough to share their recipes and roundups with me (and YOU)!

So I hope you will join me on this journey through this roundup of 40+ healthy recipes for college students; easy, low ingredient, quickly made recipes that are sure to please most college students.
Healthy Recipes for College Students
Easy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken (or Slow Cooker)
Easy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is an amazingly simple, tasty, and a ridiculously easy recipe. This healthy 30 minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight, game day appetizer, tailgating, lazy weekend or meal prep!
Healthy Crack Chicken aka Creamy Salsa Chicken
This healthier crack chicken recipe (aka creamy salsa chicken) is easily made in your instant pot or slow cooker! Loaded with better for you ingredients, but still packs a ton of flavor. This recipe is great in tacos, sandwiches, quesadillas, enchiladas, salads or by itself for a low carb meal.
Chicken Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions
A bodacious quesadilla bursting with caramelized peppers and onions, filled with tender chicken and a mixture of parmesan, goat, sharp cheddar and cream cheeses.
Gluten Free Coffee Cake | Ugly Coffee Cake
Crunchy, crumbly, chewy and oh so moist with a bit of spice and wonderful flavor and it's UGLY and gluten free to boot!! You don't need to be gluten free to enjoy this coffee cake!
Vegetarian Chili , A Satisfying Cold Weather Meal| Mother Would Know
Cherry Clementine Protein Smoothie
I stumbled upon something AMAZING! This Cherry Clementine Protein Smoothie tastes like a cherry version of an Orange Julius, but with healthy, keep you full, nutrient rich ingredients!
Easy Homemade Blender Salsa
This Easy Homemade Blender Salsa recipe is quick and easy and comes together in minutes! A restaurant style salsa that is fresh, flavorful and healthy.
Easy & Healthy Cobb Salad
You will want to try this hearty, simple to make Cobb Salad, this is no side salad, this is a hearty and filling, loaded with meats, cheese and veggies! The perfect no cook meal
Easy Chicken Parmesan {30 Minute Meal}
Easy and Quick Chicken Parmesan is the perfect skillet 30 minute meal. Easily adapted for low-carb, healthy and Keto diets. Lightly breaded chicken breasts, simmered in a hearty marinara sauce, topped with creamy mozzarella and parmesan cheese, served over your favorite pasta or zoodles.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
Ah, Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle soup that's loaded with amazing flavors, simple ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes or less. A comfort food classic that's both hearty and quick! Instructions for making into a vegan or vegetarian option as well.
Mock Eggs Benedict
A simple egg dish, perfect for a special weekend, potluck or special brunch. Melting with creamy cheesy goodness, a low carb, high taste easy dish.
Broccoli Cheese Soup (Better than Panera)
Delicious, better-than-Panera Broccoli Cheese soup. Fresh broccoli, shredded carrots, rich in a flavorful beautifully balanced, cream soup base, finished with sharp cheddar cheese. Easily convert to gluten-free and/or vegetarian.
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade is so refreshing, but today I'm showing you how to make one at home for a fraction fo the cost. It's one of my favorite zero to low calorie drinks, especially in the Spring and Summer!
Bulletproof Coffee {Keto Coffee}
Bulletproof Coffee or as my husband and I call it, "Brain Coffee" is so smooth, rich and nutrient dense! Plus I'll share the benefits of drinking this coffee, also known as "Keto Coffee" and "Butter Coffee".
Bircher Muesli (Original Overnight Oats)
Bircher Muesli is the original overnight oats; a quick and easy recipe for a healthy, whole grain and delicious breakfast.
Patriotic "No Churn" Ice Cream
Patriotic "No Churn" Ice Cream is so easy and is the perfect red, white and blue frozen treat!
Easy Creamy White Queso Dip
An all natural, easy creamy white queso dip recipe you can get behind! Loaded with real cheese, green chiles, and aromatic spices. No fake cheese or velveeta here!
ESSENTIAL KITCHEN TOOLS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Kitchen Tools for College Students

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids (Set of 5) Nesting Bowls
Great for mixing, marinating, serving a salad, and food storage.
Instant Pot 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute; Yogurt Maker and Warmer
Instant pots are ideal for college students, dorm rooms and apartments! You can pressure cook, slow cook, saute and steam.
Crock-pot Slow Cooker, 7 quart, Polished
Alternative to an InstantPot is the Slow Cooker, I like programmable so that it has an auto shut-off. Great for chili, soups, stews.
Gorilla Grip Original Set of 5 Flexible Plastic Cutting Boards, 4 Large Plus Bonus Small Board, BPA Free,
These cutting boards don't take up space and so versatile.
OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set, Multicolored
The liquid measures are perfect for all types of cooking and baking needs.

Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain Strainer, Clip On Silicone Colander, Fits all Pots and Bowls - Lime Green
Fits any pot, like those mismatched ones your student brings from home, because pasta is a college staple.

Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel - Super Sharp and Easy To Clean Slicer
because, pizza will always be a college staple.

18 Piece Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids
BPA free these storage containers serve as leftover containers, storage, reheatable and more.
Lodge 6.5 Inch Cast Iron Skillet. Extra Small Cast Iron Skillet
Nearly indestructible, this cast iron pan is perfect for cooking for small jobs. These go from stovetop to oven easily - think skillet cookie!
This college student cookbook, keeps popping up in all of my research, so might be worth a look!
Let me know what tools and essentials have worked the best for your college student.
Looking for college dorm ideas, money saving tips, student survival tips? Check out this post from parents who have “been there, done that” for these fantastic Back to College A Students Survival Guide.

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