10 recipes to make during quarantine if you’re bored, stressed, or just hungry

Quarantine is the perfect time to bake some delicious desserts!

Are you someone that loves food but can’t seem to find the right recipes? Are you bored at home during quarantine, just looking for something to do? Well, here are ten fun to make 5-ingredient food recipes that will surely satisfy both your hunger and boredom at the same time.

 

HOMEMADE GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

Ingredients: 5

  • Canned biscuits
  • Frying oil
  • ½ c confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract *optional*
  • 3 tsp water
Serves: no limit

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: Deep fryer, Donut cutter, Wire Rack, Small mixing bowl, Large slotted spoon

Procedure: Click Here!

 

BEST HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS

Ingredients: 5

  • 2 cans Crescent Dough Sheets (16 oz. total)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 c + 1/8 c sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 c powdered sugar + 1 tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp coarse kosher salt
Serves: 12 people

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15-18 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: 9-inch round cake pan, small skillet, whisk

Procedure: Click Here!

EASY 5-INGREDIENT GOLDEN BAGELS

Ingredients: 5

  • 1 c (5 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour, whole wheat or gluten-free mix
  • 2 tsp baking powder, make sure it’s not expired or it won’t rise
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, use less if using table salt
  • 1 c non-fat Greek yogurt, not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky
  • 1 egg white, beaten (whole egg works fine too)
  • optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes
Serves: no limit

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15-25 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: Oven/air fryer

Procedure: Click Here!

5-INGREDIENT GOOEY S’MORES BARS

Ingredients: 5

  • 3 c graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ c butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 10.5-ounce bag mini marshmallows
Serves: 12 people

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: Oven, large bowl, 8×8 inch baking dish, wire baking rack

Procedure: Click Here!

 

SWEET MONKEY BREAD

Ingredients: 5

  • 3 cans refrigerated biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands)
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ c butter
  • 1 c brown sugar
Serves: no limit

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: Large bowl, bundt pan, saucepan

Procedure: Click Here!

 

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Ingredients: 5

  • 1 c dark chocolate, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ c honey
  • ⅓ c whole wheat flour
  • 1 pinch salt
Serves: 9 people

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15-20 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: Microwave-safe bowl, whisk, x8-inch (20×20 cm) baking tin

Procedure: Click Here!

 

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE

Ingredients: 5

  • ½ lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • ½ lb bittersweet chocolate, at least 60 percent, plus 8 (1-inch) squares
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Serves: 4 people

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 23-25  mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: 4 (6-ounce) ramekins, double boiler, whisk

Procedure: Click Here!

 

DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE SORBET

Ingredients: 5

  • 2 c water, plus a bowl of iced water
  • 2 c chocolate chips
  • ½ c sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ c cocoa powder
Serves: 2 people

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: None

Overnight: No

Equipment: Medium pot, ice cream maker + bowl

Procedure: Click Here!

 

EASY FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Ingredients: 5

  • French bread loaf
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ c milk
  • ½ c heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Spice mixture:
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 1 tbsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp nutmeg
Serves: 6 people

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Overnight: No

Equipment: 8 x 8 baking dish, 2 large bowls

Procedure: Click Here!

 

PASTEL OREO TRUFFLES

Ingredients: 5

  • 1 package Oreos (15.25 oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz vanilla almond bark
  • Food coloring of your choice
  • Sprinkles of your choice
Serves: no limit

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: None

Freeze Time: 30 mins

Overnight: optional

Equipment: Food processor, freezer-safe sealed container

Procedure: Click Here!

On the other hand, if you are missing some essential supplies, here are some ways you can get them safely delivered right to your doorstep, according to Cnet.com.

 

Grocery Delivery from Chain Stores

  • Walmart (pay per month or year)
  • Whole Foods (free delivery to Amazon Prime members)
  • Kroger (select cities)
  • Albertson’s ($10 delivery)
  • Safeway (select cities)
  • Instacart (ie. Sam’s Club, ALDI)
  • Shipt (ie. Costco, Target, Meijer, CVS)

 

Buy from Online-Only Grocery Stores

  • ShopFoodEx (independent grocer)
  • Boxed (bulk items)
  • Thrive Market (organic foods)
  • Amazon Fresh (select cities)
  • Peapod (East coast only)