5 Ingredient Recipes are my favorite kind of easy recipe. With 5 ingredients or less, these dishes are so simple and quick to make. You can have a 5 ingredient meal for any occasion!

5 ingredient recipes guide

Recipes with only 5 Ingredients (SO EASY!)

My favorite kind of recipes are EASY recipes, and there’s nothing easier than a recipe with 5 ingredients or less!

There’s no reason to make cooking complicated with a long grocery list or tons of ingredients to prep. I want it to be as simple as possible, which means making dishes that are quick and straightforward. I want to be able to count the ingredients list on one hand!

It’s almost surprising how many amazing 5 ingredient meals there are out there. You can make something delicious for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert with just a few ingredients, and trust me, less ingredients does not equal less flavor!

These easy 5 ingredient recipes are the perfect thing to make for quick meals, appetizers, or drinks. Less than 5 ingredients means less time spent in the grocery store, and less money spent buying food. You might even have all of the ingredients in your kitchen already!

I’ve gathered recipes for every course with 5 ingredients or less (excluding salt, pepper, oil, and water) that you can make in a pinch!

Want ALL of our easy recipes? I collected our best quick recipes into one e-book to make your life even easier. Flip through the book, find a simple recipe for any meal, and get to cookin’!

Get our Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe e-book right HERE!

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Easy 5 Ingredient Meals – Recipes for Every Course

Whether you need an appetizer, a meal, a dessert, or a side dish, these easy 5 ingredient recipes are sure to please!

basket of baked chicken wings
Baked Chicken Wings

5 Ingredient Appetizers

baked chicken in a baking dish
Caesar Chicken

5 Ingredient Meals

chopped tomatoes and mozzarella tossed into a salad
Chopped Caprese Salad

5 Ingredient Sides

pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

5 Ingredient Desserts

bulletproof coffee in two glass mugs
Bulletproof Coffee

5 Ingredient Drinks

Don’t forget to grab the FREE 5 Ingredient Recipes E-Book before you go!

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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BertaBocanegra
BertaBocanegra
August 31, 2020 2:15 am

I’m a single grandma and i. Live alone and I. Love to cook but I want to cook easy and fast. I love to have one of your recipes book the 5 ingredient. Please thank you so much

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 3, 2020 9:48 am
Reply to  BertaBocanegra

Happy to help you out!

BertaBocanegra
BertaBocanegra
August 31, 2020 2:10 am

I love to have one of your recipes book the 5 ingredient. Please thank you so much

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 3, 2020 9:53 am
Reply to  BertaBocanegra

Just click this link https://the-cookie-rookie-llc.ck.page/5477857497 and you can sign up for the e-book!

Sebueng
Sebueng
March 20, 2020 9:22 am

I like the Greek salads

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
March 23, 2020 5:54 pm
Reply to  Sebueng

Me too!! One of my favs!

Pam Dana
Pam Dana
October 10, 2019 5:22 pm

Such great recipes! Thanks for the suggestions!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 11, 2019 8:19 am
Reply to  Pam Dana

You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Pam!

Kristyn
Kristyn
October 10, 2019 5:19 pm

Oh, my..these all sound & look delicious!! Love the little ingredients! I am trying these asap!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 11, 2019 8:20 am
Reply to  Kristyn

Let us know how it goes! Thanks for stopping by, Kristyn!

Anna
Anna
October 10, 2019 5:07 pm

So many delicious options for busy weeknights! Thank you for sharing!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 11, 2019 8:20 am
Reply to  Anna

Thanks, Anna! Hope you enjoy all of them :)

Lauren Kelly
Lauren Kelly
October 10, 2019 4:17 pm

With three busy kids, I am always looking for easy recipes to make. Thank you for a greta collection!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 11, 2019 8:20 am
Reply to  Lauren Kelly

Thanks, Lauren! I hope it makes your days a little easier :)

Jennifer
Jennifer
October 10, 2019 4:15 pm

These all look AMAZING! & the fact that they’re five ingredients is just too good to be true! Saving all of these!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 11, 2019 8:28 am
Reply to  Jennifer

Just trying to make everyone’s lives a little easier!

Shaun magee
Shaun magee
October 10, 2019 10:06 am

Love the site