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Course:

Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine:

American and Mexican-Inspired

Difficulty:

Easy

Easy Dorm Meals: Peanut Butter Banana Rice Cakes, Avocado Toast, and Nachos

Recipe byInstacart

Three easy dorm room meals that need little to no cooking: peanut butter banana rice cakes, avocado toast, and microwave nachos. They’re simple, budget-friendly ideas for college students who are cooking without a full kitchen.

Servings

1 servings

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Banana Rice Cakes

Avocado Toast

Microwave Nachos

Directions

Peanut Butter Banana Rice Cakes

1.
Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto each rice cake.
2.
Slice the banana.
3.
Arrange the banana slices on top of the peanut butter.

Avocado Toast

4.
Toast the bread in a toaster until golden.
5.
Cut the avocado and scoop half into a bowl.
6.
Mash the avocado with a fork.
7.
Spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bread.
8.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Microwave Nachos

9.
Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate.
10.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla chips.
11.
Microwave for approximately 30–60 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.
12.
Microwave times may vary.Carefully remove the plate from the microwave.
13.
Spoon salsa over the nachos or serve it on the side.

Notes

Keep rice cakes, peanut butter, bread, tortilla chips, and salsa on hand as shelf-stable staples. Serve the salsa on the side if you want the chips to stay crisp. Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer so the cheese melts evenly in the microwave.

About the Author

This recipe was created by @sarahcrist, an Indiana-based content creator and college student.

Recommended Equipment

Toaster, microwave, microwave-safe plate, knife, small bowl, fork, spoon.

FAQs

How do I cook in a dorm without a kitchen?

Stick to no-cook and microwave meals. All three recipes here only need a toaster, a microwave, or no cooking at all.

How long do I microwave nachos?

About 30–60 seconds, until the cheese is melted. Times vary by microwave.

How can college students get groceries without a car?

Instacart delivers groceries straight to campus, so you can build your college grocery list and order everything in one place.

 

 

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