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.
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.
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.
When you're crunched for time and craving a hot lunch, a grilled cheese panini will surely hit the spot.
If all your meals come out of a microwave — we get it, college is busy — this banana oatmeal can be a healthy breakfast staple.
Did you know you can make eggs in the microwave? Skip the drive-through in favor of a healthier homemade egg sandwich.
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.
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.
Subbing in avocado for mayo is an easy way to make a healthy version of chicken salad.
Roasted chicken breasts are an easy classic that you can make in large batches and use for sandwiches, salads, or as a main with a side of veggies.
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.
When you're craving pasta but watching your carbs, this zoodle pasta will definitely bring the flavor.
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.
Meal-prep a batch of these egg and sausage muffins for a satisfying grab-and-go breakfast option.
This simple baked egg recipe packs protein and healthy fat to start your day off right.
When it comes to quick and easy vegetarian lunches, it's tough to beat a simple veggie and hummus sandwich.
If you're craving Chipotle, skip the line and DIY this easy and healthy veggie burrito bowl.
For a healthy take on tuna salad, skip the mayo and sub in lemon and olive oil for a still-flavorful sandwich.
This satisfying avocado and chickpea vegetarian salad takes just minutes to put together and yields a few days' worth of meals.
With mango and black beans, this protein-packed vegan salad packs the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
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.
Whether you're following the paleo diet or not, these Italian-style stuffed peppers are an easy and tasty dinner option.
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.
If creamy, salty spaghetti is one of your Italian restaurant favorites, you'll definitely want to try this light version of carbonara pasta at home.
For another healthy take on chicken salad, try this simple recipe, in which you'll swap the mayo for Greek yogurt.
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.
Watermelon adds the perfect touch of sweetness to this fruity Caprese salad.
Traditional quesadillas might seem more like a snack food, but brown rice, beans and mango make this perfectly cheesy quesadilla a healthy and perfectly filling dinner option.
If you love to get your chocolate fix even at breakfast time, these overnight oats are an excellent and portable option to do it.
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.
Veggies like sweet potato, black beans, and corn make this vegan burrito a satisfying lunch option.