What’s the first thing you think about when someone mentions the season of Fall? If you are anything like me, food comes to mind, particularly that of the pumpkin and apple kind. Let’s be honest, what is better than peeling back the wrapper of a fresh, warm pumpkin muffin, or scraping up every little bit of the crumble from your bowl of apple crisp? To me, there’s not much better than this.
For many of you, you are like me, in college. As college students, we all know cooking, especially in dorms, can be tricky. However, below I have complied a list of dorm-friendly, easy recipes so you can bring the best part of fall right into your dorm room….and all you need is a few simple ingredients and a microwave, if that!
Got a can of pumpkin puree at hand? For these first few recipes, that’s all you need as the main ingredient!
1. Pumpkin Mug cake for one ( full recipe found at http://spoonuniversity.com/cook/pumpkin-cake-one/)
Let’s start it out simple with a twist on the classic pumpkin muffin. All you need for this recipe is a few basic ingredients, a mug, and a microwave!
2. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal (http://www.fannetasticfood.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal/)
Looking to whip up a fall-inspired breakfast? Look no further than classic oatmeal. Not to mention, did you hear that oats are a superfood? So yes, this pumpkin pie oatmeal is healthy, and yes, I will take about three servings for myself.
3. Mircowave Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie (http://kirbiecravings.com/2012/01/microwave-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies.html )
Pumpkin and chocolate…like who could think of a better combination?
4. Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls (no food processor or blender needed) (http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/bake-pumpkin-spice-energy-bites/)
Looking to stay healthy and enjoy fall treats? This recipe calls for no appliances, you can add in any of your desired mix-ins, and there portable so you can take them to class as a snack!
5. Microwave Pumpkin Spice Latte (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pumpkin-spice-latte.html)
It’s become a Fall Classic…and why not make it in your dorm room microwave which takes 5 minutes, rather than walking to Church Street’s Starbucks which takes well…too long.
Have leftover apples from last weekend’s apple picking trip? With these simple recipes, transform your boring routine of eating plain apples everyday into something oh so much more exciting.
6. Microwave Baked Apples (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/18389/microwave-baked-apples/)
With this simple recipe and a microwave, change things up from your regular routine of eating plain apples every day and make this a breakfast, snack or even dessert!
7. Microwaveable Applesauce (http://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-applesauce-72365)
Who doesn’t love applesauce??? Plus, you only need three ingredients!
8. Apple Pie Protein Overnight Oats (http://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2015/04/14/apple-pie-protein-overnight-oats/)
Hop on the overnight oats trend yet?? If not, it’s your time to start! Make the night before, and have a premade breakfast so you can roll out of bed and grab before class!
9. Apple Crisp (http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/microwave-apple-crisp)
AH, the classic apple crisp. Nothing says ‘Fall’ more than this mouth-watering recipe that, by the way, only takes ten minutes.