When life gets hectic, having quick and simple recipes on hand can make mealtime stress-free. These 30 delicious recipes require only five ingredients each, making them perfect for busy days. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, these recipes have you covered!
Breakfast
1. Banana Pancakes
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oats
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mash the bananas, mix with the rest of the ingredients, and cook on a skillet for 2 minutes per side.
2. Avocado Toast with Egg
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Toast the bread, mash the avocado on top, and add a fried or poached egg. Season to taste.
3. Greek Yogurt & Honey Parfait
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granola
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Layer the yogurt, granola, and berries, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle chia seeds.
4. Berry Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 banana
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
5. Peanut Butter & Banana Toast
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Spread peanut butter on toast, top with banana slices, and drizzle with honey.
Lunch & Dinner
6. Garlic Butter Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
Sauté shrimp in butter and garlic, then add lemon juice and paprika.
7. Caprese Salad
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 5 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Arrange the ingredients, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
8. Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Sauté chicken and garlic in sesame oil, then add veggies and soy sauce.
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9. BBQ Chicken Tacos
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 4 small tortillas
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Mix chicken with BBQ sauce and assemble the tacos with lettuce and cheese.
10. Baked Salmon with Lemon
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Drizzle salmon with olive oil, season, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
Sides & Snacks
11. Guacamole
- 2 avocados
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- Salt to taste
Mash everything together and serve with chips or veggies.
12. Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes until crispy.
13. Cheese & Crackers
- 1 cup sliced cheese
- 1 cup whole-grain crackers
- ½ cup grapes
- ½ cup mixed nuts
- 1 tbsp honey
Arrange everything on a plate and enjoy!
14. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes.
15. Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 10 mini mozzarella balls
- 5 basil leaves, torn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Thread tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil onto skewers and drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze.
Desserts
16. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
Melt chocolate with coconut oil, dip strawberries, and sprinkle toppings.
17. Peanut Butter Energy Balls
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Mix everything, roll into balls, and refrigerate.
18. Frozen Yogurt Bark
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup mixed berries
- ¼ cup granola
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
Spread yogurt on a baking sheet, top with ingredients, freeze, and break into pieces.
19. Nutella Banana Wrap
- 1 tortilla
- 1 tbsp Nutella
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp crushed nuts
- 1 tsp honey
Spread Nutella, add banana and nuts, roll up, and drizzle with honey.
20. Apple Nachos
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts
- 1 tsp honey
Drizzle peanut butter and honey over apple slices and sprinkle toppings.
Drinks
21. Iced Coffee
- 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp sweetener
- Ice cubes
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Mix everything and serve over ice.
22. Mango Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen mango
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup milk
Blend until smooth.
23. Strawberry Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups water
- Ice cubes
Blend strawberries, mix with lemon juice, water, and honey.
24. Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Heat everything together and whisk until smooth.
25. Pineapple Ginger Juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- Ice cubes
Blend everything and strain.
Bonus Quick Meals
26. Avocado Chicken Salad
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
Mix everything together and serve in a sandwich or lettuce wrap.
27. Egg Fried Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Sauté garlic, scramble eggs, add rice and soy sauce, and stir in peas.
28. Ham & Cheese Omelet
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup diced ham
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp milk
- Salt & pepper
Whisk eggs and milk, cook in a skillet, and add ham and cheese.
29. Tuna Melt Sandwich
- 1 can tuna
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 slices bread
- 1 slice cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
Mix tuna and mayo, spread on bread, top with cheese, and toast in butter.
30. Caprese Grilled Cheese
- 2 slices bread
- 2 slices mozzarella
- 2 tomato slices
- 2 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp butter
Assemble and grill until golden brown.
These 5-ingredient recipes make cooking quick, easy, and delicious! Which one will you try first? Let me know in the comments! 🍽️