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5 Easy DIY Dorm Room Recipes

5 Easy DIY Dorm Room Recipes

Looking for recipes you could cook up in your dorm room?

These 5 easy DIYs are perfect for late-night study sessions, early risers, and those seeking a “fourth meal”. With each recipe under 5 minutes of cook time, you’ll be adding variety to your dorm room meals.

The tools you will need:

  1. Microwave
  2. Mini Fridge
  3. Your favorite mug

For Breakfast

French Toast in a Cup (Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 2 minutes)

Think mug cakes, breakfast cookies and more. The possibilities of using a microwave for students living in a dorm are endless.

In just two minutes turn a favorite brunch meal, like French Toast, into a quick fix for any day of the week. Top your French Toast off with some syrup, eat and repeat to your satisfaction!

For Lunch

Ramen Noodle Salad


Looking to toss things up a bit? Ramen noodles are the perfect ingredients for creative cooking. Take this staple food and get creative with oriental sauces and fun toppings.

Ramen noodle salad is quick and easy to make, perfect for lunch and dinner!

Vegan Burrito Bowl (Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes)


Skip the line at Chipotle's in favour of this easy-to-make burrito bowl. With the help of microwavable rice, the possible variations are unlimited. Top your bowl off with black beans, a little queso and some avocado.

This recipe is a quick and easy meal for all the Mexican-Food lovers on campus.

For Dinner

Classic Mac N’ Cheese (Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time 2- 3 minutes)


Don’t have a stove? Don’t worry Kraft lovers, making Mac N’ Cheese has never been so easy. The best part of this easy recipe is that there is no mysterious instant cheese powder necessary.

A few things required: macaroni, cheese of your choice (go crazy and mix your favourites ones together) and 2 minutes of impatiently waiting to take a bite out of that cheesy goodness.

Egg Fried Rice in a Mug (Prep Time 5-minutes, Cook Time 3- minutes)


If you are in the mood to try something fancier with the microwave then look no further than indulging in Egg Fried Rice in a Mug. It’s a great single-serving recipe to end your day.

All you need are a few ingredients, egg, rice and toppings of your choice. For extra savour add some herbs and spices. With this easy do-it-yourself meal, you’ll forget the words “Take-Out” in no time.


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