Simple Recipes for Neurodivergent Individuals: Quick, Easy, and (Mostly) Tasty
Cooking can feel like an Olympic event for many neurodivergent people, whether it’s the executive dysfunction relay or the sensory overload hurdle. The good news? These simple recipes require minimal effort, maximum adaptability, and maybe just a little lowering of culinary expectations. I mean, I said they were quick, I never said they’d earn you a Michelin star.
Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients: 2 eggs, a splash of milk, salt, and pepper.
Instructions: Crack the eggs into a microwave-safe bowl, add milk, and whisk like you’re trying to banish every last lump of egg white. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Verdict: It’s eggs in a bowl. Fancy? No. Quick and low-mess? Absolutely. If you’re feeling adventurous, throw in some grated cheese or chopped chives—just don’t blame me if it explodes in the microwave.
One-Pot Pasta
Ingredients: Pasta, a jar of pasta sauce, and grated cheese.
Instructions: Boil pasta in a pot of salted water, drain, and return to the pot. Stir in the pasta sauce, heat through, and top with grated cheese before serving.
Verdict: The ultimate lazy meal. You’ll feel like you’ve cooked, but really, it’s just stirring with a side of boiling water. Healthy? Depends on the sauce, but hey, pasta is comforting.
Fruit and Yoghurt Bowl
Ingredients: Yoghurt, your favourite fruits, and a drizzle of honey.
Instructions: Chop fruits into bite-sized pieces. Add them to a bowl of yoghurt and drizzle with honey like you’re an artist painting a masterpiece.
Verdict: Healthy, colourful, and vaguely virtuous. Bonus points if you Instagram it before eating. Minus points if you use only grapes and call it a “fruit bowl.”
Toast with Toppings (or Bagels for the Bougie Among Us)
Ingredients: Bread, peanut butter, jam, avocado, or cream cheese.
Instructions: Toast the bread or bagel, spread on your topping of choice, and marvel at your culinary genius.
Verdict: The toast is the blank canvas of food. Will you keep it simple with peanut butter, or go full Picasso with avocado and chilli flakes? Either way, it’s low effort and high satisfaction. Healthy? Let’s just say toppings matter.
Sheet Pan Vegetables and Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, mixed vegetables, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Arrange chicken and vegetables on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Verdict: Healthy and balanced. Plus, the sheet pan does all the work while you scroll through TikTok. A meal and minimal washing up? What’s not to love about our simple recipes for neurodivergent individuals?
Conclusion: Simple Recipes for Neurodivergent Individuals Without the Drama
These recipes are here to remind you that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re a toast enthusiast, a pasta devotee, or someone who just wants a warm bowl of scrambled eggs without fuss, these options are for you. Adjust, experiment, and, most importantly, enjoy eating something that isn’t crisps out of a bag (but no judgement if you do).
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