Finding a new recipe to make is tons of fun and very exciting—until you see the ingredient list. Is there anything more frustrating than finding a really good recipe and then realizing there are so many ingredients you have to find (or worse, buy)?
When I have time, I love to make elaborate recipes, but there are times when I just want a good recipe that has very few ingredients. That way, I usually have them at home, or it’s really not hard to go and get them.
These easy recipes require only five ingredients or less, so you’ll likely be able to make them in one shopping trip or less!
Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge Recipe
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This easy 3-ingredient fudge made with sweetened condensed milk is the perfect treat to make anytime. It’s simple and easy to make… not to mention rich and delicious!
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Easy 3 Ingredient Garlic Butter
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Who doesn’t love the rich, robust flavor of garlic butter? This easy 3-ingredient garlic butter recipe uses just three simple ingredients—fresh garlic, salted butter, and Italian seasoning—to create a versatile, flavor-packed spread or sauce that’s a total game-changer.
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Two Ingredient Lemon Bars
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These two-ingredient lemon bars are a breeze to make and offer the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Made with a box of angel food cake mix and a can of lemon pie filling, they are the ideal choice for a quick and easy dessert.
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Chocolate Covered Orange Slices
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If you want to try something new, I’ve got just the fun, easy recipe for you. This chocolate-covered orange slices recipe is the perfect recipe to make an elevated candy that will impress family and friends.
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Sourdough Bread Recipe
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This easy sourdough bread recipe will get a delicious and airy loaf of bread with no kneading and none of those fussy stretches and folds. A simple overnight rise produces a tangy loaf of sourdough with minimal effort!
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Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken
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This Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken is the easiest family-friendly dinner recipe you’ve ever had! The sweet and savory combo of applesauce and chicken is dumped together and cooked right in your Crockpot with zero fuss! This no-fail chicken recipe is naturally healthy, gluten-free, paleo, keto-friendly, with no refined sugars!
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Easy Caprese Skewers With Salami
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These quick and easy Caprese skewers with salami are the best appetizer when you’re in a hurry but want to impress your guests! They’re easy and only take 10 minutes to make- and have very few ingredients.
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Mango Chia Seed Pudding
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This Mango Chia Seed Pudding with coconut milk is a rich and creamy breakfast or dessert if you are looking for better alternatives to sugary puddings. It’s incredibly refreshing, plus it’s so quick and easy to make, ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s also a family-friendly recipe so that everyone can enjoy it!
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Butternut Squash Soup
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Make this quick five ingredient butternut squash soup for a simple and healthy dinner recipe. It’s made with butter, onions, butternut squash, water and salt.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake
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Who doesn’t love a three-ingredient dessert, especially when all you need is one dish? This Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake is the ultimate blend of sweet and tart fruit, soft with an irresistibly buttery crisp topping.
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3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies
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These three-ingredient brown sugar cookies are perfectly sweet and buttery! They’re made with simple ingredients, and they taste like a mix between shortbread and butter cookies. They are easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Caviar Creme Fraiche Potato Chips
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If you’re looking for a luxurious and easy appetizer, caviar and creme fraiche with potato chips is the perfect indulgence! The combination of velvety creme fraiche and caviar is beyond delicious
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Dairy-Free Protein Pancakes
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A wickedly delicious, super easy, dairy-free protein pancake recipe that everyone will love! These banana-free protein pancakes are made with just four ingredients, including vegan protein powder. They’re light and fluffy and can be topped with any of your favorite toppings.
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Death by Chocolate Dump Cake
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This Death by Chocolate Dump Cake is a sweet dessert for the serious chocolate lover! Using only five ingredients, this is quick to prepare and so incredibly chocolatey.
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
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This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe is rich, silky, smooth, and satisfying. It’s quick to make and provides 28 grams of protein per serving, with only four ingredients.
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Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
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This easy graham cracker crust recipe uses just four simple ingredients. There is no need for store-bought graham cracker crust from the grocery store when you can make your own!
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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies
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This easy cinnamon roll apple pie recipe uses refrigerated cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling. This Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie recipe is the perfect 2-ingredient hack for a quick and easy dessert! You can even make your cinnamon roll apple pie cups with streusel topping!
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Nutella Covered Strawberries
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Are you looking for a sweet and indulgent treat with a twist on regular chocolate-covered strawberries? This Nutella Covered Strawberries recipe is the perfect choice! It combines the luscious creaminess of Nutella with the rich flavor of dark chocolate and strawberries’ juicy sweetness, creating a truly heavenly dessert.
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Homemade Silly Chili Macaroni Recipe
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Looking for an easy dinner recipe that children will love? Try this simple, Silly Chili Macaroni! It’s a favorite of kids and adults alike and easy to customize!
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3 Ingredient Avocado Brownies Recipe
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Satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free with this easy, fudgy, 3-ingredient avocado brownie. It’s a wholesome twist on traditional favorites. Enjoy these healthy brownies with the perfect blend of flavors and simple ingredients in every bite.
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2 Ingredient Biscuits
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These are easy homemade biscuits without milk, butter, or shortening! These 2 Ingredient Biscuits are the quickest biscuit recipe and are made with just two ingredients: self-rising flour and heavy whipping cream.
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
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These cream cheese stuffed peppers are the perfect yummy appetizer. They are mini sweet peppers stuffed with cream cheese and savory seasonings for the ultimate melty dish. Get ready to change the way you think about finger food!
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3 Ingredient Tuna Patties
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Bake or fry these delicious three-ingredient tuna patties using tuna fish, bread crumbs, and eggs. You can bake them, fry them, or air fry them. You can dip them (dill dip, honey mustard, etc.) or eat them plain.
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Keto Carnivore Dessert Cream Pops
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Are you looking for a keto-friendly sweet treat that fits into your keto-carnivore lifestyle? These cream pops are satisfying and easy to make with three simple ingredients: cream cheese, Truvia (or your favorite keto-friendly sweetener), and heavy whipping cream!
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Chocolate Peanut Clusters
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These Chocolate peanut clusters (or nut clusters) are a tasty treat with just two ingredients and possibly the easiest cooking instructions. They are good all year round!
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Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts
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If you love rosemary and nuts, you’ll love these Easy Rosemary Nuts Recipes. With the perfect blend of spices, one thing for sure is that they won’t stick around for long.
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Creamy 3-Ingredient Dulce de Leche Mousse
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This simple recipe uses simple ingredients, is quick to make, and is ideal for a dinner party or feeding a crowd. Each pre-portioned decadent mousse highlights the rich, sweet dulce de leche flavor. Try this easy dulce de leche mousse and enjoy how it tastes like it took hours!
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