Perhaps you have acquired some new cooking skills in the kitchen during lockdown (hands up if you tried to make bread), but sometimes you need quick meals with minimal clean up. Take note, because these 3 easy recipes for exam season<\/strong> will get you through the toughest times. Read till the end to see how you can whip up a chocolate chip cookie in 60-seconds<\/em>… because if that doesn’t get you through the exam grind I don’t know what will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day\u2026 and I\u2019d certainly agree if pancakes were in question. Our first easy recipes for exam season are packed with healthy fats and fibres to keep you fuller for longer. Plus you can make these ahead of time and keep a stash in the fridge or freezer for a quick breakfast or snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Arguably the best part of fried rice are the crunchy, golden brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan (IYKYK). Well this has a whole layer of crispy rice goodness, and you can use up whatever fresh or frozen veges you have already. Top with a runny-yolk egg and you have a nutritious lunch or dinner! There aren’t specific measurements for the recipe – just use the amount of leftover rice you’ll eat and go from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019m not going to lie, I was sceptical about this idea at first… and as I stared at it spinning around in the microwave, the batter puffed up like a crazy souffle and I prepared myself for the worst. But, after I let it cool down slightly and ate my first spoonful of the \u201ccookie\u201d, I was blown away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is gooey on the inside<\/em>, like eating cookie dough, but also chewy on the bottom where it meets the sides of the dish. Yes, the top will look a little pale and undercooked because you don\u2019t have the full force of the oven to make it the usual golden brown, but appearances aside, it truly hit the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Comment below which easy recipes for exam season that you are going to try first! I’m already dreaming up different ways I can jazz up the microwave cookie – perhaps a swirl of peanut butter or a scoop of ice-cream on top next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can find more easy and delicious recipes on my Instagram @balanceyourplate<\/a>. For more exam food tips, check out my blog on A+ Foods For C+ Grades<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"