Recipes under $3

A half stirred Lemon Berry Yogurt Breakfast Bowl with a cut lemon and some strawberries near by.

Lemon Berry Yogurt Breakfast Bowls

A few oats, chia seeds, and berries make these Lemon Berry Breakfast Bowls an easy, simple, and fresh option for breakfast.

Overhead view of homemade lemon curd in a jar with a small silver butter knife stuck inside, lemon slices on the side.

Luscious Homemade Lemon Curd

$1.03 recipe / $0.13 serving

This luscious homemade lemon curd only takes four simple ingredients, about 10 minutes, and tastes like velvet sunshine in a jar.

Pineapple Protein Smoothie

$0.98 each

Cottage cheese is a surprisingly delicious and inexpensive source of protein in this sweet, tangy, and tropical Pineapple Protein Smoothie.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

$0.51 recipe / $0.13 serving

Homemade ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and fully of savory herbs and spices. Drizzle on your favorite salad, or use as a dip for vegetables and chips!

Honey Mustard Sauce

$1.43 recipe / $0.24 serving

This sweet, tangy, and creamy honey mustard sauce only takes a few minutes to make and is great for sandwiches, salads, dipping, and more!

Lemon Blueberry Cornbread served on a plate next to the skillet and two mugs of coffee.

Lemon Blueberry Cornbread Skillet

$2.37 recipe / $0.30 serving

For a deliciously lazy weekend treat, whip up this super fast and easy Lemon Blueberry Cornbread Skillet. Great for breakfasr, dessert, or coffee!

Quick Seasoned Black Beans

$1.33. recipe / $0.33 serving

With just a few simple ingredients, these Quick Seasoned Black Beans are a fast and flavorful side dish for your weeknight dinners.

Cinnamon Nut Swirl Mug Cake

This Cinnamon Nut Swirl Mug Cake is the perfect way to get a single serving cinnamon roll fix without any kneading, rising, rolling, or baking!

“Quick Fix” Broccoli Pesto Pizza

$1.60 each

This "Quick Fix" Broccoli Pesto Pizza is the fastest and easiest route to getting your pizza fix, with an extra thin and crispy tortilla crust.

Scallion Herb Chickpea Salad

$2.46 recipe / $1.23 serving

Light, bright, and full of spring flavors, this Scallion Herb Chickpea Salad will keep you full all afternoon. Serve as a sandwich, wrap, or salad!

Banana Flax Muffins

$1.99 recipe / $0.33 each

Mashed banana keeps these Banana Flax Muffins soft, sweet, and moist without using a ton of added sugar or oil. An easy, breakfast-worthy muffin!

Sriracha Nooch Popcorn

$0.43 recipe / $0.22 serving

Sriracha Nooch Popcorn is the perfect salty snack with tons of crunch, a spicy buttery coating, and a slightly cheesy flavor thanks too nutritional yeast.