While many students living on campus may opt to avoid the communal kitchen —whether for lack of privacy, space, or equipment —most have a microwave in their room. With one common appliance, a few ingredients and a few pieces of kitchen equipment, there is a world of recipes that can be easily made.

For breakfast, dinner and dessert, here are five microwave-only meals!

Oatmeal — The Lemon Bowl

Ingredients

½ cup whole milk

½ cup old-fashioned oats

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of salt

Peanut butter

1 banana, sliced

Directions

Place the milk, oats, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon in a microwavable bowl and stir to combine. Microwave on high for 90 seconds for a chewy consistency; continue to microwave for a softer consistency.

Top with peanut butter and banana slices, or other desired toppings.

Quiche in a Bowl — Root Family Review

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon diced ham

1 teaspoon sliced chives

¼ cup shredded Cheddar

Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder

Half a slice of sandwich bread (toasted, if possible)

Directions

Coat the inside of a microwave-safe dish with cooking spray.

Whisk together the egg and milk. Add the ham, chives, cheese, and seasonings. Mix well. Tear toast into small pieces and stir into quiche.

Cook in the microwave, on high, for 30 seconds. Stir. Cook between 40 seconds and 1 minute.

Stir quiche—eggs can be slightly liquid in the middle; they will continue to cook as the edges are stirred inward.

Microwave Mug Pizza — Tasting Table

Ingredients

Canned biscuits

2 spoonfuls of marinara sauce

Handful of shredded mozzarella cheese

Pepperoni, or other toppings

Directions

Warm a canned biscuit in the bottom of a microwave-safe mug. Add spoonfuls of marinara to the top of the warmed biscuit, as well as shredded cheese and toppings. Continue to cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Let cool before serving.

Bean and Rice Burrito — BBC Food

Ingredients

½ small onion, diced

7 oz tomatoes, diced

Zest of 1 lime

Salt and pepper to taste

14 oz Mexican-style beans

7 oz frozen sweetcorn

8 tortillas

5 ½ oz long-grain rice, cooked to package instructions

Juice of 1 lime

7 oz plain Greek yogurt

Directions

For relish, mix together onion, tomatoes, and lime zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cook beans for 1 minute in the microwave. Add sweetcorn and mix well. If desired, add salt and pepper.

Warm tortillas for 10 seconds in the microwave. To assemble, divide cooked rice and beans between the eight tortillas. Squeeze a little lime juice over each. Spoon the relish and the Greek yogurt over each. Roll and serve.

Cinnamon Roll Mug Cakes — Kim’s Cravings

Ingredients

¼ cup pancake mix

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon maple syrup

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon melted butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Spray a microwavable mug with cooking spray. Mix pancake mix, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter inside. Depending on desired consistency, add 1-2 more tablespoons of milk. Batter should be thick, but not dry.

In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the uncooked mug cake. Use the tip of a knife to swirl the cinnamon mix into the top of the batter.

Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 25 seconds. Serve warm.