Here are 20 amazing, delicious, and easy vegan college recipes. Whether you're headed off to college yourself, or know someone who is, this list of vegan recipes is perfect to share with any group of vegan college students so they can learn how to prepare tasty meals in their dorm room, without a full kitchen and without needing to rely on the dining hall.
We all know that college kids need those simple, fast, and easy meals. Right?!? College life is busy because of alllll that studying they have to do! They need something nutritious and filling so they can get back to their work.
Well, when you're following a vegan diet, it's not always easy to have fast and simple meals ready to go. Most of the meals you find on campus are convenience foods which are often not vegan friendly.
So, for this post, I've rounded up a bunch of vegan recipes that can all be made using just the refrigerator, microwave, stovetop or a hot plate.
These kinds of recipes are a great way to make sure that you're getting quality, affordable vegan meals and snacks without sacrificing your vegan way of life while in college.
Without waiting any longer, let's get down to the list of amazing vegan college recipes, kind of like a virtual college vegan cookbook all on one page!
Overnight Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk
This easy meal is filling, tasty, and only requires 4 ingredients. Plus, you can make a big batch of these oats with coconut milk, to last you a few meals for a few days, making it a perfect meal prep necessity.
Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats by Our Plant Based World
Overnight oats are another one of our favorite vegan options to whip up a large batch of and you'll have a tasty lemon and blueberry combo breakfast ready to go before classes. This oats recipe is a great way to provide your body with quality nutrition without wasting hours in the kitchen.
This fluffy, tender and perfectly sweet (thanks to the maple syrup) oat flour muffin cake is the perfect size to make for a dessert for one, without going over your portion size. It's also perfect for a quick breakfast on the go! This is the better option to make instead of grabbing a muffin from the coffee shop.
This flavorful breakfast classic is one of those comfort food tasty recipes that leaves you happy and full. You only need 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this super easy nutritious meal to start your day off on the right foot!
Mini Microwave French Toast by Strength and Sunshine
This recipe is the perfect thing to make when you have a small or limited dorm kitchen. It makes bite size pieces of our favorite French toast and is soooo yummy!
Single Serve Microwave Granola by My Quiet Kitchen
This naturally sweetened granola is the best way to make a fast and nutritious breakfast in only 5 minutes. Don't go to class hungry when you have this recipe.
Another fiber filled, protein packed breakfast that is one of our favorite vegan meal prep recipes. You can make a big batch and have breakfast (that tastes like dessert!) made for the rest of the week in no time.
Move over 3 bean salad, this 4 bean salad is the new queen recipe! Made with crispy peppers, creamy cannellini beans, red wine vinegar, and few other ingredients, this easy side dish or simple lunch is a great option that is ready in no time.
This hearty, one pot soup that features 2 types of beans and some gluten free pasta and a handful of other simple ingredients is always a good idea to make for dinner. Leftovers are perfect for lunch too and the best part is, it's a pretty economical meal too!
Red Lentil Dahl with Coconut Milk by Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen
This is classic comfort food that can be made in under a half hour with only a handful of simple ingredients and all in one pot! Making clean up a breeze.
Why live off ramen noodle bowls when you can make this fantastic pasta dish that's just as easy, but it's healthier and much more flavorful than those unhealthy bowls you can grab at the local grocery store.
These tasty tacos are the perfect base recipe to work off of where you could make lots of variations to enjoy all week long. In just 10 minutes, you'll have delicious vegan tacos to enjoy.
Microwave Gluten Free + Vegan Mac and Cheese for One by Strength and Sunshine
Classic mac and cheese gone vegan and allergen friendly! This tasty recipe is free of the top 8 food allergies and is still one of the most awesome recipes to have on hand at college.
After a day of nutritious food, it's nice to kick back and enjoy a tasty cookie. This gluten free chocolate cookie has hints of saltiness, vanilla, and the perfect amount of sweetness.
If you're looking for more vegan recipes that are perfect for your busy lifestyle, 7 Lazy Vegan Recipes for Quick & Easy Dinners (available to download as an e-cookbook), features dinner recipes you can use as a meal plan for an entire week!
Now that you have run through the list of simple and easy to make vegan college recipes perfect for any college student, we hope you have found a few new favorite ideas to try.
So many helpful ideas here. Thanks, Sherri!
Thanks so much, Lori! And thanks for contributing! 🙂