Surviving dorm life is all about knowing how to make a lot out of a little.
Your dorm room may be tiny (and shared!
), but youll find creative ways to make it feel like your own.
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It only takes five minutes and zero chopping to make, and it definitely wont leave you hungry.
French toast or chocolate chip granola bars, anyone?
Even without a real kitchen, these dorm room meals will make you feel like a real chef.
Make things even easier on yourself by buying pregrated cheese.
Feel free to get creative with the toppings you use.
Raspberries are pictured above, but everything from peanut butter to chocolate chips is totally fair game.
Opt for frozen cooked rice if you dont have a rice cooker.
Feel free to use a store-bought salsa rather than making it fresh.
And save yourself a lot of time by using ready-to-eat canned beans instead of cooking them from scratch.
Plus they can be used directly from the can in quick and filling recipes like this chickpea salad sandwich.
Make prep even easier and avoid soiling your only countertop by buying prechopped veggies instead of cutting them yourself.
This recipe produces a lot from just a handful ingredients and only a few minutes in the microwave.
Once more, all you have to do is place your ingredients in a mug and microwave!
It does require a bit of chopping that you may not be able to get out of, though.
For example, its rare to see cherry tomatoes prechopped at the supermarket.
Dont have a proper knife or cutting board?
