Best 5 Ingredient Recipes and 5 Ingredient Cooking Ideas

These 4 Ingredient Zucchini Fritters are an easy make-ahead meal that require, wait for it...just FOUR ingredients!Recipe courtesy of Eggland's Best.

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One-Ingredient Ice Cream

Believe it or not, you only need one ingredient to make rich and creamy mock ice cream — frozen bananas! Once the purée reaches soft-serve consistency you can fold in your favorite add-ins; chopped nuts, chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and crushed biscotti all taste great with this ice cream.

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3-Ingredient Cloud Bread

This light and fluffy snack can be made with only three ingredients. Cloud bread is a low-carb treat that is great for sandwiches and more. Recipe courtesy of McCormick

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Five-Ingredient Mont Blancs

When a dessert is named after a mountain, you can bet that the goodie will be piled high with something delicious. That’s the case with the Mont Blanc, which means “white mountain.”Recipe courtesy of Blue Apron

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4-Ingredient Zucchini Soup

This soup recipe is the perfect dish to enjoy during a cold wintery day. With only four ingredients, this zucchini soup is simple and easy to make for dinner during a busy weeknight.This recipe is by Melissa D'Arabian and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.

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Kate’s 3-Ingredient Greensicles

All you need is juice, avocado, and a banana for this sweet summer treat. Never has green tasted so good!

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Three-Ingredient Bagels

Just because we’re home more often now doesn’t mean we have tons more time to spend in the kitchen. That being said, any recipe that calls for very few ingredients is helpful. If you have flour, yogurt and garlic salt, you’re ready for this easy recipe.Recipe Courtesy of Jason Goldstein of Chop Happy

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Two-Ingredient Soda Cake

With just two ingredients, Betty Crocker cake mix and a can of soda, you can make this simple low-calorie cake. Root beer and chocolate cake mix are used, but you can try different variations by mixing up the cake mix and soda flavors.

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5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Soufflés

Five ingredients, 15 minutes, and just 160 calories — wow! The first time through may take a few extra minutes, but after making these once you will be amazed at how fast these impressive soufflés come together. To serve, dust with cocoa or powdered sugar, adorn with fresh raspberries, or add a dollop of light whipped topping.

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3-Ingredient Barbecue Pork

For this easy dish, all you need to do is combine barbecue sauce, beer and pork in a slow cooker. Perfect to enjoy in a sandwich, taco, on nachos and more. Recipe Courtesy of Seasonal Cravings

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Two-Ingredient Pasta Dough

Fresh pasta is really easy to make by hand, even if you don’t have a pasta machine. Make this two-ingredient pasta dough and serve with tomato sauce or simply toss with some good-quality olive oil and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.Click here to watch how to make fresh pasta dough.

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One-Ingredient Alfredo Sauce

This sauce is creamy, lovely, and only has one ingredient. Yes you heard that right! One ingredient.

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