Note: Don’t be afraid to try the mashed potatoes (also outlined in the turkey recipe)… they only have 4 ingredients.
15. Mini Cinnamon Donut Holes (Spend with Pennies) – This 3-ingredient recipe proves that good things can indeed come in small packages. I dare you to eat just one!
16. Easy Pizza Bubble Bread (Spend with Pennies) – I’m willing to bet your family loves pizza. Am I right? The next time your brood starts demanding pizza, save money (and cut calories) by making this delicious dish at home.
3-Ingredient Desserts
I hope you saved room for dessert! Here are some of my favorite sweet 3-ingredient recipes.
17. Lemon Cake in a Jar (Freebie Finding Mom) – Sweet and just a little bit tart, what I love about this 3-ingredient recipe (other than the yummy taste) is that it is just the right size.
18. Key Lime Pie – (Kids Activities Blog) – If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert recipe, look no further. This key lime pie is bound to be a hit at any event from the company picnic to your family reunion.
Note: This recipe is technically 4 ingredients if you use the store bought pie crust.
19. Dairy Free Cream Pie – (Kids Activities Blog) – Just because you’re dairy intolerant doesn’t mean you have to give up cream pies (seriously). Just take a look at this super simple 3-ingredient recipe.
Note: This recipe is technically 4 ingredients if you use the store bought pie crust.
20. Potato Candy (ABCs and Garden Peas) – When you think of potatoes you probably don’t think “candy,” but after you try this mouthwatering recipe you’ll never think of potatoes the same way again.
21. Maple Syrup Pancake Mix Cookies (Mama Likes to Cook) – If you’re tired of the same old cookies or don’t like chocolate (okay, that’s just ridiculous; everyone likes chocolate… right?) give this 3-ingredient recipe a try. It’s a pancake in cookie form. Mmmmm…
22. Fudge (Happy Deal Happy Day) – Indulge in decadent fudge with ease thanks to this 3-ingredient recipe. Tip: This dish also makes an excellent (sure to be appreciated) gift.
23. Chocolate Lava Dip (Two Healthy Kitchens) – This dip is the perfect dessert for an adult gathering (with kids you run the risk of them dipping their little fingers directly into the chocolate). It’s easy, delicious, and allows you to control the amount of chocolate you ingest. Bonus: Spring and summer are the perfect time to take advantage of this 3-ingredient recipe because there are fresh fruits abound.
24. Red, White, and Blue Jello Parfait (Couponing for 4) – While the recipe here is themed around Independence Day, it’d be no trouble at all to swap in different colors of Jello. For example, try red and green for Christmas.
25. Pineapple Angel Food Cake (Spend with Pennies) – Light and fluffy, 3-ingredient recipes don’t get much better than this! This is a great dessert after a heavier meal or during the summer months when you want to eat lighter dishes.
26. Campfire S’Mores in a Cone (Simplee Thrifty) – A tasty and slightly safer twist on traditional s’mores, your entire family will fall head over heels for this recipe. In fact, your kids will beg you to make it all the time not just when you’re camping.
27. Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Bites (Couponing for 4) – Okay, I shouldn’t have to sell you on this 3-ingredient recipe. It’s awesome. The frozen banana is creamy like ice cream (minus the ice cream calories) and it’s covered in chocolate… need I say more?
