Our Best 10-Minute Recipes for Lightning-Quick Meals, Snacks, and More

Mojito Berries

If mojitos are a go-to cocktail order for you, wait until you try this easy 10-minute snack recipe. Simply dip fresh strawberries in a honey-lime mixture before rolling in coarse sugar combined with fresh mint. It's going to make a perfect little poolside treat to enjoy with your cocktail.

Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Although instant mashed potatoes aren't usually a go-to, they sure come in handy for this delicious 10-minute side dish recipe. Bring flavor to the fluffy potatoes by swirling in your favorite semisoft cheese and fresh snipped parsley.

Homemade Microwave Mac and Cheese

Skip the storebought cups of macaroni and cheese and opt for this easy 10-minute recipe instead. The 3-ingredient recipe only requires noodles, milk, and cheese (plus water and salt). After just 5 minutes, you've got a homemade cup of cheesy goodness ready to enjoy. Keep the recipe handy to try our pizza variation, too.

Tuscan Tuna Salad

Whip up a healthy lunch in a hurry with canned tuna and cannellini beans. The protein-packed ingredients join a bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion before being tossed in freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Banana Ice Cream

Next time you crave a sweet treat or have too many overripe bananas, skip the banana bread and make this simple dessert instead. The 10-minute vegan recipe only requires four ingredients (and no dairy!) to achieve a super delicious ice cream texture.

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Good Morning Cereal Blend

Start your morning right with a fiber-packed medley of four types of whole-grain cereal and sweet dried fruit. Serve over milk for breakfast, sprinkle over yogurt for a healthy midday snack, or simply enjoy as-is for an on-the-go snack.

Hummus 4 Ways

For a quick 10-minutes snack, keep a batch of hummus ready to dip fresh veggies and pita chips. Our recipe features a classic hummus, but can easily be transformed into an entirely new flavor. Try roasted beet, squash, lime-avocado, and bell pepper.

Raspberry Croissant Sandwich

Impress guests with a bakery-worthy breakfast treat that's ready to be devoured in just 10 minutes. Three types of fruit (raspberries, bananas, and mango), plus honey, cream cheese, and almonds pack these flaky premade croissants.

Oatmeal with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

Sick of plain oatmeal? Amp it up with a fried egg, buttery avocado, and tangy Gruyère cheese. The easy breakfast recipe can be adjusted for the type of oats you have on hand, including quick-cooking, steel-cut, and regular rolled oats.

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Cocoa-Almond French Toast

French toast is delicious already, but a drizzle of chocolate syrup, crunchy dark chocolate almonds, and fresh raspberries bring this amazing breakfast recipe to a whole new level. Whole wheat bread and almond milk help to keep the sweet treat healthy.

French Omelet

The French omelet is a versatile and must-know breakfast classic. You only need two ingredients (eggs and butter) to make a basic omelet. Customize the 10-minute recipe to fulfill everyone's appetite by changing up the meat, cheese, and vegetable fillings.