12 easy two-ingredient recipes that actually work, from pancakes and cookies to pizza dough and crock pot chicken. Simple, fast, and perfect for busy days.

Because sometimes you want real food now…not a grocery list with 27 items you’ll use once and forget about forever.

Two-ingredient recipes are the ultimate kitchen cheat code. They’re fast, affordable, beginner-friendly, and honestly a little bit impressive when you realize how much you can make with almost nothing. Whether you’re meal-prepping, late-night snacking, or just not in the mood to cook, these simple combos deliver big results with minimal effort.

Below are 12 genius two-ingredient recipes that prove less really is more.

Greek Yogurt + Rolled Oats = Overnight Oatmeal

Mix equal parts Greek yogurt and rolled oats in a jar or bowl. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours. Eat cold or warm slightly before serving.

Dates + Chopped Nuts = Raw Energy Bites

Finely chop dates and nuts, then mix together until sticky. Roll into bite-sized balls and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up.

Banana + Oats = Banana Cookies

Mash ripe bananas and stir in rolled oats until a thick dough forms. Scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.

Pumpkin + Oats = Pumpkin Cookies

Mix canned pumpkin puree with rolled oats until combined. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes until set.

Self-Rising Flour + Greek Yogurt = Pizza Dough

Mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms. Knead lightly, roll out, and bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes before adding toppings, or bake fully with toppings until golden.

Peanut Butter + Frozen Banana = Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Blend frozen banana slices with peanut butter in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately or freeze briefly to firm up.

Banana + Egg = Paleo Pancakes

Mash 1 ripe banana with 1 egg until smooth. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease if needed, and pour small pancakes into the pan. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until set and lightly golden.

Your Favorite Healthy Cookies + Sugar-free White Chocolate = White Chocolate Cookie Bark

Melt white chocolate, crush cookies (I use Skout Organic…code HEALTHYHELPER saves!) , and stir together. Spread onto a parchment-lined pan and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes, or until hardened. Then, break into pieces.

Pumpkin + Boxed Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix = Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Mix pumpkin puree with dry spice cake mix until fully combined. Spoon into lined muffin tins and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.

Coconut Butter + Melted Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips = Magic Chocolate Shell

Melt coconut butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Drizzle over frozen desserts and allow it to harden instantly.

Chicken Breast + Salsa = Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker, pour salsa over the top, and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Shred with two forks and mix with the sauce.

Chicken Breast + Italian Dressing = Italian Chicken

Add chicken breasts and Italian dressing (I use Yo Mama’s…code HEALTHYHELPER saves!!) to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender, then serve whole or shredded.

Why Two-Ingredient Recipes Just Work

Two-ingredient recipes save time, money, and mental energy. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, beginner cooks, minimal-ingredient meal prep, and clean-out-the-pantry days. And best of all? They prove you don’t need complicated recipes to eat well. If you love simple, high-impact food ideas like these, be sure to bookmark this list. You’ll come back to it again and again.

 

 

 

 

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