Welcome my fellow broke college students!

This week's blog is going to be for college kids who are broke and hungry. I will be giving you suggestions on how to make easy and great tasting food within your dorm. Just make sure you have a microwave and some mugs.

Now some of these meals may need a Walmart trip but they will totally worth it! These meals will make you feel fancy while being cheap!

Eggs

Ingredients:

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• -As many eggs as you want 
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• -1 tbsp shredded cheese
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• -salt and pepper
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• -Optional toppings: sliced avocado, green onions, salsa

Directions:

Spray a microwave safe bowl generously with cooking spray or some butter . Crack an egg into the bowl. Stir them up for one minutes. Stir in shredded cheese and a dash of salt and pepper. Place the bowl in the microwave and microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, Watch closely so eggs don't puff up over the edges of the bowl or explode. Carefully remove bowl, top with any toppings and enjoy.

Caffe Cocoa Mocha:

Ingredients:
– 2 packets hot chocolate mix 

– 1 packet instant coffee 

– 2 cups milk

Directions:

Pour instant chocolate mix and half of the coffee mix into a microwave safe mug, and repeat. In a separate microwave safe bowl or mug, microwave the milk for 2 minutes. Pour about half the milk into both cups and stir vigorously with a spoon until the powder dissolves. Distribute the rest of the milk between the two cups and enjoy.

French Toast: 

Ingredients:

– 2 slices of bread (we used challah)

– 1 egg

– ¼ cup milk

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– cinnamon for garnish

Directions:
Mix the milk, egg, and vanilla extract together. In a small microwave safe ramekin or bowl, tear one of the slices of the bread into pieces and fill the ramekin. Drizzle the egg mix over the bread. Repeat with the other slice of bread. Microwave in the oven for 2 minutes, or until it's no longer runny. Sprinkle with cinnamon. 

COOKIE IN A MUG

Ingredients 

- ½ medium banana

-1 ½ tablespoons peanut butter

-½ tablespoon honey (or agave)

-1 tablespoon mile 

-4 tablespoons oats (rolled or quick oats)

-1 tablespoon raisins (seeds or nuts)

Instructions

In a large microwavable mug mash the banana well with a fork. Stir in the peanut butter, milk and honey and mix well together. Add in the oats and raisins and stir until combined. Microwave for 45 seconds - 1 minute or until firm to the touch on top. (Cook time is based on my 1200 watt microwave so your timing may vary)

NOW THIS ONE IS THE BEST ONE OF ALL!!!

WAIT FOR IT..

WAIT A LITTLE BIT MORE..

GRILLED CHEESE MADE WITH AN IRON!

Ingredients

-an iron

-a towel (or an ironing board if you have one)

-aluminum foil

-butter

-a knife

-two pieces of bread

-two slices of cheese (I'm using cheddar, but feel free to use whatever kind you have available)

Directions 

Use the knife to spread butter on both pieces of bread. Use the knife to spread butter on both pieces of bread.Flip one piece of bread over so the buttered side is down. Place the slices of cheese on this piece of bread. Take the other piece of bread and set it on top go the cheese. The buttered side should be facing up. 

Wrap the foil around the sandwich. Place the hot iron directly on the top of the foil. Allow the iron to sit on the sandwich for about 7 Minutes before flipping the sandwich over and ironing the other side. It can take about 10 minutes per side to reach desired level of toasty-ness, but it could take more or less time depending on how hot your iron is and how toasty you want your sandwich. To check to see if the sandwich is done, remove the iron and unwrap the foil from around the sandwich. 

Once your sandwich has been ironed to your liking, unwrap the foil from around it. Cut it into squares or triangles if you wish and ENJOY!!!


Here is also a super helpful and cheap grocery list that will be beneficial for your college years. 

Full grocery list: 

Produce

• Apples
• Bananas
• Oranges
• Carrots

Dairy

• Yogurt
• Milk
• Cheese sticks
• Shredded cheese

Protein

• Sliced turkey/deli meat
• Pre-cooked chicken strips

Frozen Items

• Bagel Bites or frozen pizza
• Frozen veggies (microwavable)
• Ice cream

Easy Meals

• Instant oatmeal
• Cereal
• Granola/protein bars
• Bread
• Tortillas
• Instant rice (white or brown)
• Easy Mac
• Ramen Noodles
• Soup
• Peanut butter & jelly

Snacks

• Microwave popcorn
• Dried fruit
• Trail mix
• Pretzels
• Chips
• Gold Fish
• Hummus
• Crackers
• Salsa
• Cookies

Beverages/Beverage Extras

• Juice
• Keurig Brewing System & K-cups
• Brita Water Pitcher (with filters)
• Tea
• Hot chocolate
• Honey
• Sugar packets

Paper Goods/Food Storage

• Plastic baggies/plastic Tupperware containers
• Plastic utensils
• Paper plates
• Plastic cups
• To-go coffee cups (or a reusable mug/thermos)
• Napkins

Always remember... It's okay to be broke!

Faith Green with no Green 👊