10 Two-Ingredient Recipes for Healthy Snackin' That Would Impress Rachael Ray (2024)

We’ve all been there: You decide to be “good” and cook something instead of ordering takeout, but by the time all the ingredients cross the checkout line you’re out $60. For one dinner. At home.

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These two-ingredient recipes are the opposite of that madness: delicious concoctions, ideal for anyone short on time, cash, brainpower, or energy. Truth be told, we can’t even remember what life was like before discovering some of this magic. Here are our favorites:

1. Banana + Eggs= Banana Pancakes
You’ll need one large banana and two eggs for these diet-friendly flapjacks from Spoon University. They look like crepes (thin but fluffy) and taste a little like French toast. The batter’s somewhat delicate, so keep the pancakes small and use a thin spatula for flipping.

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2. Chia Seeds + Almond Milk= Chia Pudding
“Chia pudding is my go-to lazy dessert. Add two tablespoons of chia seeds to one cup of almond milk and let sit for at least 10 minutes. It's healthy because of the protein and omega-3s in chia seeds, but still tastes really good, especially with a little honey on top. Whole chia seeds tend to remind me of tapioca, so I like to throw this one in the blender to create more of a vanilla pudding-like texture.” – Thrive Market nutritionist Michelle Pellizzon

3. Greek Yogurt + Flour= Pizza Dough
You’ll need a bag of self-rising flour (we’re guessing you don’t have that at home) for this recipe from Delish.com, but from there it’s easy breezy. Knead out the dough then pop it in the oven at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes.

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4. Dates + Oats = No Bake Energy Bars
Bypass processed protein bars for this sweet treat a la Rachael Ray, the queen of quickie eats.With just pitted dates, hot water and oats, you'll know exactly what you're getting with every bite.

5. Coconut Milk + Maple Syrup = Coconut Whipped Cream
To make this dairy-free dessert (perfect on top of fruit or smoothies), use an electric mixer to whip a chilled can of coconut milk until stiff peaks form (around five minutes). Add a touch of maple syrup for extra sweetness, says Kara Lydon, R.D.

6. Eggs + Chicken Soup = Egg Drop Soup
Satisfy a Chinese food craving or just sip away stress with this comforting soup from Rachael Ray. Simply simmer chicken stock, then combine with three whisked eggs. A few seconds later, you're done (believe it).

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7. Peanut Butter + Banana = Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
From the geniuses at Two Peas & Their Pod, another use for those old, mushy bananas: Slice up four bananas, freeze them for one to two hours, then blend in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Add two tablespoons peanut butter, then blend again to combine. Boom: a creamy, totally satisfying dessert.

8. Chicken Breasts + Salsa= Pulled Chicken for Tacos
We've got the secret to not pulling out your hair while hosting a dinner party, thanks to Gimme Some Oven. Place raw chicken breasts in a slow cooker (on high), top with your favorite salsa, then cover and come back in four hours to juicy, flavorful chicken that shreds easily with a fork.

9. Spice Cake Mix + Can of Pumpkin= Pumpkin Muffins
Because we’re obsessed with pumpkin, this recipe from Liv for Cake slays us: Combine a package of spice cake mix with a 14 oz. can of pumpkin puree and 3/4 cup of water, then scoop the mixture into tins and bake.Yum.

10. Walnuts + Raw Honey = Walnut Butter
“Walnuts get a bad rap because their outer skin can taste a little bitter (that's actually where the majority of their antioxidant polyphenols are). But when you sweeten them with a little raw honey the result isunreal.Start by chopping two cups of raw walnuts in a high-speed blender, then add in up to three tablespoons of raw honey (depending on your preference for sweetness). Blend until smooth, and eat with a spoon!” — Thrive Market nutritionist Michelle Pellizzon