TEN EASY NO-COOK MEAL IDEAS
Delicious, Healthy, Convenient
Discover 10 easy meal ideas for power outtages, motel rooms, dorms or camping.
It's mostly salads and sandwichs when it comes to no-cook meals.
GUACAMOLE DIP
You will need 3-4 ripe avocados, 1/2 red onion finely chopped, 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped, 2 cloves of garlic minced and 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro leaves chopped. Salt to taste.
Mix together in a large mixing bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors. Juice half a lime over the bowl before serving.
Serve with nachos or toast.
NO-COOK FINGER FOODS
Cold cut platter for a hot day, camping or picnic. Cheese, crackers, cold cuts, fruits, veggies, nuts, buns, bread rolls or wraps.
SALSA
Use 2 cans of 10 oz diced tomatos, 1 jalapeno cored with seeds removed, 1/2 yellow onion chopped and 1 heaping handful cilantro leaves. Mix together well in a large bowl.
GREEK SALAD
Greek salad consists of a combination of sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatos, bell peppers, sliced red onions, olives of your choice and chunks of feta cheese. Dressing is simple olive oil and vinegar. Easy to make dressing is 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil with a sprinkle of herbs.
CHICKEN SALAD
Rotisserie chicken and canned fish are the staples of easy no-cook meals.
Take 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, 1 stalk celery chopped finely, 1 hard boiled egg chopped, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 3/4 cup mayo, salt and pepper. Mix all together in a large bowl. Serve on toast, lettuce or make a sandwich.
CHICKEN SANDWICH
Keep the kitchen cool. Picnic outside. Pre-cooked breaded chicken breast or cold cuts sandwich on a bun with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and sliced dill pickles.
Chicken sauce is 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup hickory smoke barbeque sauce, 2 tablespoons mustard, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Chill for 1 hour to blend the flavors. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
SALMON AVOCADO SALAD
Mix 1 can of salmon with 1 avocado, 2 chopped green onions and 2 large tablespoons of mayo or yogurt. For extra flavor toss in some finely diced pickles. Serve on lettuce, toasted bread, crackers or in a wrap. Substitute tuna or cooked chicken if you like.
CHICKPEA SALAD
To create the Mediterranean chickpea salad you will need a large bowl. Add to the bowl 2 (15 ounce) cans of chickpeas, 1 cucumber diced, 1 red bell pepper diced, 2 cups of cherry tomatos cut in half, 1/4 red onion diced, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss all ingredients together and serve or store for up to 5 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
WATERMELON FETA CHEESE AND MINT SALAD
Appetizer or meal for a hot day. Just watermelon, feta cheese and mint leaves.
HUMMUS VEGGIE WRAPS
Using whole-grain wraps or tortillas, spread the hummus generously over the wrap. The easiest hummus recipe requires just three main ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Mash all the ingredients in a bowl then spread the hummus on to the wraps. Next pile on your veggies like sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, and leafy greens.
PEANUT BUTTER JAM SANDWICH
No-cook meals are fast and simple like the peanut butter and jam sandwich. Add honey and banana on cinnamon raisin bread for more flavor. Easy breakfast meal while camping or anytime.
6 kid-friendly, no-bake, no-sugar treats
Make your own desserts without sugar alcohol. Use natural sweeteners like manuka honey, dates, maple syrup or coconut sugar. Adjust proportions and sweetness to your own personal taste and diet plan. Focus on recipes that utilize natural sweetness from fruits and other wholesome ingredients, while avoiding added sugars. No-bake treats need to be refrigerated.
GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT
Start with yogurt then layer with fruit, granola, berries and drizzle with honey. Chia seeds and nuts optional. Portable treat for camping or hiking.
3-INGREDIENT NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Using just 3-ingredients. In a large bowl mix together 1 1/2 cups of firm almond butter, 1/4 tablespoon of honey and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. If mix is too wet add about 1 tablespoon of coconut flour. Spoon mixture on to a baking sheet or in to paper muffin cups and then place in the freezer for a few hours so they can harden. Store in sealed container in fridge or freezer.
3-INGREDIENT NO-BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES
Take 2 cups of oatmeal, 1-2 cups of peanut butter and 1/3 cup of maple syrup. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chocolate chips, nuts or dried fruit optional. Spoon onto baking pan or tray then push down with a fork. Put in the fridge or freezer a few hours to harden. Store in cool place.
3-INGREDIENT NO-BAKE COCONUT ALMOND BARS
In a large mixing bowl combine 3/4 cup almond butter, 3/4 cup shredded coconut and a 1/4 cup of coconut oil. Press mixture into lined baking pan. Freeze or chill for about 4 hours until hard then cut into pieces. No-bake treats need to be kept cool or they fall apart.
4-INGREDIENT NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS
Follow these steps for the granola bars. Mix in a large bowl, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup nut butter and 1/2 cup of honey. Salt optional. Combine all the ingredients and press into a baking dish or pan. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to harden. Store in the refrigerator.
4-INGREDIENT NO-BAKE SUGAR-FREE COCONUT LEMON BALLS
Treat using four ingredients with no eggs and no added sugar. In a large bowl mix together 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 4 ounces of soft cream cheese, 2 tablespoons coconut oil and zest of 1 large lemon. Roll into balls or set in a pan and press down to about 1/2 inch thick. Place in fridge. Store in fridge.
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore. Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious no-cook meal options that allow you to spend more time enjoying life and less time preparing food. These meals are not only easy to prepare but also nutritious and satisfying.
