Last updated on
We’re not messing around with cooking. Let’s do it fast, easy, and with only 3 ingredients. There’s no easier way to cook dinner than these 20 recipes.
Is there such a thing as the easiest recipe ever? If there’s one it has to be on this list. Because anything less than 3 ingredients hardly qualifies as a recipe. And the fewer ingredients it takes to make a meal the better. After all, your time is precious on those busy weeknights.
So check out these 20 great recipes for some easy inspiration. Enjoy!
In This Post
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Honey Cereal Bars
Here’s a perfect no-bake back-to-school snack/dessert, the ingredients for which you most likely already have in your kitchen; especially if you have kiddos. Follow the link for the complete cooking method.
3-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Popsicles
3 Ingredient strawberry banana popsicles made with only three healthy ingredients. Beat the heat with a skinny treat this summer. See the article for the method.
3-Ingredient Coconut Lime Quinoa
This coconut lime quinoa is made with only three ingredients and goes with everything – from breakfast to dinner. It’s also vegan and gluten-free too. See this link for the complete method.
3-Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese
A quick and easy recipe for delicious macaroni and cheese that uses just three ingredients and is ready in under 10 minutes. See this link for the method.
Roasted Parmesan Pesto Potatoes
You only need three ingredients to make these easy and delicious potatoes. They are a great side dish for any meal. See the article for the method.
Baked Salmon with Pesto and Pecans
Just three ingredients to make this easy, quick and very tasty Baked Salmon with Pesto and Pecans. Even non-Salmon fans will love this. See this link for the cooking method.
3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp
Check out a great 3 ingredient bacon wrapped buffalo shrimp. See this article for the complete list of ingredients and instructions.
3-Ingredient Coconut Oil Biscuits
What a terrific 3-ingredient coconut oil biscuits. See the link for the cooking method.
Cheddar Broccoli Egg Muffin
Cheddar broccoli soup is delicious. Broccoli topped with cheddar cheese sauce is genius. These egg muffins? Right up there with those. Follow the article for the instructions.
Sweet Potato Spinach Breakfast Hash
This sweet potato spinach breakfast hash is a great breakfast to make on the weekend and eat through the week for quick and healthy morning breakfasts to fuel your day. Follow the article for the complete instructions.
Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage and Spinach
This 3-ingredient gnocchi with chicken sausage and spinach dinner is ready in just 10 minutes. A great go-to weeknight meal. See the article for the complete cooking method.
3-Ingredient Breakfast Cookies
These 3 Ingredient Breakfast Cookies are a delicious, quick and healthy breakfast option for chocolate lovers. So good you won’t notice they’re healthy. Follow the article for the list of ingredients and instructions.
3-ingredient Lentil Tortillas
These healthy and delicious lentil tortillas are made from just three ingredients, and none of them is flour. They are gluten-free, low in fat, high in protein and super easy to make. Follow the article for the recipe.
3-Ingredient Nutella Brownies
These Nutella brownies only need three ingredients and are ready in less 30 minutes from start to finish. See the link for the complete instructions.
3-Ingrededient Hummus Crusted Chicken
3-Ingredient Hummus-Crusted Chicken is simple, requiring just 5-minutes prep. A healthy whole-food, protein-packed weeknight meal. See this link for the method.
3-Ingredient Mexican Rice
What a delicious recipe for 3-ingredient Mexican rice. Follow the link for the instructions.
3-Ingredient Cookies
Milk, butter, and sugar — these ingredients sound rather dull. Nevertheless, it’s these three ingredients that are making up a simple cookie recipe that has been discovered by nearly 7 million people and counting. Follow the link for the complete cooking method.
3 Ingredient Chicken Salad Recipe with Canned Chunk Chicken Breast
This 3-Ingredient Chicken Salad is an excellent option for a leisurely workday lunch to fix as a sandwich or put on crackers. See this link for the list of ingredients and instructions.
3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes
This is a terrific recipe for three ingredient sweet potato pancakes. See the article for the cooking instructions.
Cauliflower Fritters
Easy 3 Ingredient cauliflower hash browns. Can be with or without flour and low carb, keto friendly. See the link for the complete list of ingredients and instructions.
