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    41 Easy College Dorm Room-Friendly Vegan Recipes

    A collage of vegan salads, desserts, breakfasts, dinners, and snacks that can be made in a dorm room this for later

    41 Easy Vegan College Dorm Room Recipes,

    compiled by Beautiful Ingredient

    Nutritious vegan options are becoming more prevalent in college dining halls - yay!  Still, it's not necessarily a wide variety of options available day to day, so I called on some of my fellow food bloggers to help me compile a resource for you college students to help you discover what you can cook on your own.  That's right, in your dorm room!

    Tools

    All of these recipes can be made with just the following appliances:  

    • a mini-fridge

    • a microwave

    It would also be a good idea to have the following basics:

    • a bowl

    • a dish

    • a cup

    • utensils

    • a jar with a lid

    • a cutting board and knife (if not allowed, use one in the dorm kitchen or buy already-chopped fruit & veg from the dining hall)

    Where to Find Ingredients

    • See what you can bring back to your room from the dining halls. Remember the on-campus market, too, where you can also (usually) use your dining card.

    • Most college towns have a farmers market nearby, which can add much-desired variety to your diet, even with a small amount of cash. And you get to support local, hard-working farmers! You can't beat the quality found at most markets, with their fresh-picked selections.

    • Check out the nearby grocery store. Some schools even have a shuttle that will take you on the weekends.

    • Try growing a few herbs on your windowsill! It's easy and adds so much to your dish. Think fresh mint in your water, basil in your salad.

    Your roommate or someone else in your hall might want to go in on some groceries and use these recipes, too!  They're bound to find something they like on this long list, whether or not they consider themselves "vegan".  You'll be doing them a favor, introducing them to some delicious and nutritious food.  More brain power for school!

    Easy College Dorm Room-Friendly Recipes


    Drink Up



    Get the day started:


    1. COCONUT MAPLE COLD BREW

    by Taters to Truffles

    coconut milk pouring into a glass mug of coffee

     


    Get through the day:


    2. LEMON MINT WATER

    by Beautiful Ingredient

    lemon slices an mint sprigs in a mason jar filled with water

    The Sweet Side


    Get Cozy with Comforting Oatmeal:


    3. CHOCOLATE CHERRY OATMEAL     

    by Veggie Primer

    cherries and chocolate with oatmeal in a blue bowl

    4. BANANA PORRIDGE WITH WARM BERRIES

    by Healthy & Psyched

    berry sauce covering a bowl of oatmeal

    5. HOMEMADE INSTANT OATMEAL, 4 FLAVORS

    by Veganosity

    four small jars of various oatmeal and fruit mixes on a marble table

    A Fun Way to Get those Omega-3s:  Chia Pudding!


    6. ALMOND JOY CHIA PUDDING

    by Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    a white bowl on wood filled with chocolate chia pudding topped with coconut, chocolate, almonds

    7. CHOCOLATE
    CHIA PUDDING

    by Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    chocolate chia pudding in a glass bowl topped with mint leaves and fresh raspberries

    8. TROPICAL
    CHIA PUDDING

    by Beautiful Ingredient

    a small mason jar of chia pudding topped with mango and banana

    Fast French Toast


    9. MINI MICROWAVE FRENCH TOAST

    by Strength & Sunshine

    french toast chopped in a bowl like bread pudding

    Have Your Cake


    10. VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER MICROWAVE MUG CAKE 3-INGREDIENTS

    by Rhian's Recipes

    peanut butter mug cake in a bowl

    Energy Bites without a Food Processor

    11. COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BALLS

    by V Nutrition & Wellness

    several cookie dough balls in a bowl

    12. PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE COCONUT BITES

    by Delightful Adventures

    several peanut butter and chocolate bites in a bowl

    13. PROTEIN BALLS WITH ALMOND BUTTER, CACAO NIBS & MAPLE

    by Taters to Truffles

    oat almond bites held in a hand

    Beautiful Banana


    14. PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE
    BANANA SUSHI

    by The Petite Cook

    a banana covered in chocolate and pistachios and sliced into bite-sized pieces

    15. PEANUT BUTTER, RASPBERRY,
    AND BANANA SPIRALS

    by Veganosity

    peanut butter raspberries and banana wrapped in a tortilla and cut into spirals

    Give Yourself a Break - Sit Around & Eat Bon Bons


    16. TAHINI BON BONS

    by Fried Dandelions

    dates and tahini wrapped in chocolate

    - use toasted sesame seeds instead of toasting yourself

    17. HEALTHY BLACK FOREST BON BONS

    by Sunnyside Hanne

    chocolate bon bons lining a tray with a cherry on top

    Find Your Own Path with Trail Mix


    18. BUILDING A HEALTHY DIY TRAIL MIX

    by Food Pleasure & Health

    trail mix ingredients and jars filled with mix

    Simply Savory



    Let's Get This Party Started:


    19. PEACH AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

    by Cadry's Kitchen

    peach and back bean salsa in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

    20. HEMPY GUACOMOLE

    by Triad to Wellness

    guacamole topped with cherry tomato slice in a white bowl

    21. VEGAN CEVICHE & HEARTS OF PALM

    by Cadry's Kitchen

    vegan ceviche in a bowl

    22. CREAMY AVOCADO HUMMUS    

    by Yumsome

    avocado hummus in a bowl

    Satisfying Sandwiches


    23. VEGGIE WRAP WITH APPLES & SPICY HUMMUS

    by Veggie Inspired

    veggie wrap dipping into a dip

    24. VEGAN HUMMUS, RICOTTA, KALE, & SPINACH WRAP

    Veganosity

    greens and hummus in a wrap stacked on a plate

     25. QUICK & EASY WHITE BEAN SALAD

    by Veggie Inspired

    white beans, lettuce, peppers in a pita

    26. APPLE WALNUT CHICKPEA SALAD

    by Where You Get Your Protein

    apple walnut chickpea salad on sliced bread topped with avocado

    27. VEGAN TUNA SALAD

    by Veggies Save the Day

    vegan tuna salad with greens and radish in a travel container

    Sensational Salads


    28. ARABIC GREEN TABOULEH SALAD

    by Black White Vivid

    green tabouleh in a bowl

    29. AVOCADO CHICKPEA LETTUCE CUPS     

    by Tasting Page       

                                     

    greens with chickpeas and avocado in a bowl

    30. CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

    by Food Pleasure & Health

    sundried tomato and white beans in a bowl

    31. SIMPLE BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

    by Delightful Adventures

    black-eyed peas, tomatoes, carrots, scallions in a bowl

    32. BLACK BEAN MANGO SALAD

    by Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    black beans and mango salad in bowls with lime

    33. HEALTHY VEGAN GREEK SALAD

    by Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    a rainbow of vegetables in a bowl with salad dressing pouring over

    34. WHITE BEAN CHERRY TOMATO BASIL SALAD

    by Veggies Save the Day

    white bean cherry tomato salads topped with basil

    35. BALSAMIC BEAN SALAD

    by Fried Dandelions

    balsamic bean salad in a blue bowl

    36. SIMPLE VEGAN PANZANELLA

    by Yumsome

    bread squares, cherry tomatoes, red onions and olive salad in a bowl

    37. AVOCADO ARTICHOKE LENTIL SALAD

    by Tasting Page

    avocados over lentils and artichokes with purple background

    38. EASY VEGAN BUDDHA BOWL

    by Beautiful Ingredient

    grains, greens, veggies, and pulses topped with balsamic tahini sauce in a bowl


    Super Soup


    39. MASON JAR MISO SOUP

    by Sunnyside Hanne

    miso soup ingredients stacked in various jars

    Mmm: Mac & Cheese


    40. MICROWAVE GLUTEN-FREE + VEGAN MAC & CHEESE FOR ONE

    by Strength & Sunshine

    spiral noodles coated in cheesy sauce in a blue-rimmed bowl

    Taco Tuesday (or Every Day)


    41. 5 MINUTE EASY VEGAN TACOS

    by Happy Kitchen. Rocks

    beans, veggies, avocado lined up in folded tortillas


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