As finals week approaches, college kids everywhere are spending more and more time studying and less time thinking about keeping up their eating schedules. So, for college kids everywhere, here's a list of quick and cheap recipes that will keep you energized and well fed to help you make it to your last exam.
Breakfast
1. Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
If you were up until 1am studying, this sweet-treat-for-breakfast can give you just the sugary boost you need.
2. Pancake In A Mug
Just mix and microwave- even your exhausted Chem-filled brain can do it.
3. Mug Omelette
Eggs are a great source of protein: they help with memory, and are cheap- so get crackin' to start your day .
Lunch
4. Grilled Cheese
If you have an iron in your dorm, give it another use by making your cheese filled creation, covering it in foil, and using it as a makeshift grill. (Just remember to turn off the steam!)
5. Spaghetti-Oh's In A Mug
It'll take you right back to your childhood- aka the days that weren't spent crying over your notes.
Snacks
6. Microwave Rice Krispie Treats
There's only three ingredients in this snack that'll liven up any study session.
7. Mug Strawberry Pop Tart
Whether it's a mid morning snack or a midnight snack, there's never a wrong time for a homemade Pop Tart.
8. Nachos
In case you're hosting a group study session and need to come up with some snacks for everyone, nachos are the best way to go.
Dinner
9. Microwave Lasagna
No one does comfort food better than Italians- and now you can make some of the best comfort food right in your dorm.
10. Mug Mac and Cheese
For the end of your day, when all you need is some warm comfort food from when you were a kid.11. Pizza in a Mug
Pizza, Mug cakes, AND finals? #SoCollege.
Midnight Snacks
12. Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup
Study breaks are best spent snacking on warm chocolate chip goodness.
13. Nutella Cake in a Mug
Almost every college student keeps a stock of Nutella in their dorm- so mix it with some simple ingredients and make yourself a cake for one.
14. Funfetti Cake
When it's the end of finals, funfetti cake is the best way to celebrate the end of a week of hard work that (hopefully) has paid off. And hey, if it hasn't- you're finally done and you should celebrate the end of a long semester!