Struggling to come up with quick and healthy meals in college? We have rounded up the top five go-to meal ideas for college students!
Managing my time and priorities has personally always been difficult. I have always had the goal of eating healthy, but transitioning from living at home where my parents grocery shopped and cooked to doing it all alone was not the easiest thing.
Having go-to recipes that you know are easy, fast, and healthy is the biggest trick in keeping up with a routine.
Feel free to modify these recipes to meet any of your personal dietary restrictions or preferences. Otherwise, these go-to meal ideas for college students are absolutely life changing!
This post is all about healthy and easy meal ideas for college students.
1. Nourish Bowls
Nourish bowls are the epitome of healthy and easy meals you can make in an instant! Grab your favorite protein, carb, and veggie and put it all together! My go tos are shown above: wild-caught grilled salmon, baby potatoes, and asparagus!
I love meal prepping the individual ingredients on Sunday before the week starts so they are in the fridge ready to eat! You can meal prep a few of your favorite protein, carbs, and veggies and then mix and match based on what you’re craving.
2. Chia Seed Pudding
Chia pudding is my absolute go-to when I know I am having a busy morning the next day. It is the perfect breakfast or snack and can be paired with any toppings you want.
The night before, combine one cup almond milk, four tablespoons chia seeds, and half a tablespoon of your sweetener of choice. Throw it in the fridge and enjoy in the morning! This meal is filled with healthy fiber and protein and bound to keep you full for hours!
3. Avocado Toast
Avo toast! A meal we all know and love! I had to include avocado toast because it has been one of my top go-tos for my past three years in college. It is so fun to mix up the toppings and pack your toast with a ton of veggies.
I have recently been experiencing with different gluten-free breads and toppings like scrambled eggs, pesto, radishes, and strawberries. Avocado toast is the most versatile meal that requires absolutely no cooking and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
4. Tacos
Tacos are another one of things that you can never go wrong with. Pair your favorite regular or gluten-free tortilla with your favorite protein and toppings and you’re set!
My go-to is fish with veggies and salsa on top of Siete Almond Flour tortillas! I love making this meal with prepped protein whenever I come home from a long day and want a quick dinner.
5. Salmon Bowls
Airfryer salmon is my secret trick to always being able to make healthy and easy meals in college! I get frozen wild-caught salmon fillets, thaw them for 15 minutes, then cook in my Airfryer for 15 minutes at 375 degrees with seasoning of choice!
Pairing this quick protein with frozen brown rice and prepped veggies and dressing is my top go-to meal. You are getting protein, carbs, and veggies in the quickest and most delicious way possible!
