15 Recipes Every Millennial Needs to Master in This Lifetime

Us millennials are all grown up, and one of the first lessons in adulting we have to learn is how to fend for ourselves in the kitchen. Sure, many of us are already adept at cooking and are slowly changing the way our generation eats, but there are a lot of us who'd rather tap a screen and have Facebook magically order takeout. To help find a middle ground that everyone can stand on, we’ve collected some of our favorite Brit + Co classic recipes, as well as some trendy ones. The result is this list of 15 recipes that every millennial should master in this lifetime.

Smoothie Bowl: For those times when you need an Insta-fabulous breakfast that's still chock full of health benefits, this smoothie bowl fits the bill. (Photo via Lucy Parissi / Brit + Co)

Egg in a Hole Breakfast Sandwich: Treat yourself to a full breakfast in style. The fried egg is strategically placed so all the yolk is soaked up and you won't have to wipe it off your plate. (Photo via Becca Heyes / Brit + Co)

Chia Pudding: Knowing how to make chia pudding is a must. It’s so easy and good for you, but the best part is that it can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. How many recipes do you know that can literally cover all your bases? (Photo via Lucy Parissi / Brit + Co)

Mandarin Orange Quinoa Bowl: If you need a quick, easy, healthy, and filling option for breakfast, look no further than this breakfast quinoa bowl. High in protein and fiber, this bowl with be a welcome twist to your average morning meal. (Photo via Brit + Co)

Pancakes: Pancakes have been an essential part of weekends since you were a kid. Don’t let this tradition fizzle out because you don’t know how to make them yourself. These pancakes are fluffy AF, which means they can soak up A LOT of maple syrup. Ultimate satisfaction on a plate. (Photo via Brit + Co)

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding: Transform stale bread into a slow-cooked cinnamon roll casserole. You're welcome. (Photo via Becca Heyes / Brit + Co)

Guacamole for One: If you live by yourself, you probably don’t make much guac, because it’s always so depressing when your leftovers turn brown overnight. Solve this problem by learning to make guacamole for one. It’s easy and you won’t have to worry about wasting any of your precious, expensive avocado. (Photo via Brit + Co)

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese: If you’re in the mood for mac and cheese but don't want to stand at the stove and make it, you can throw a few ingredients in the slow cooker. A comforting meal requiring no hard work on your part is a recipe for success. (Photo via Becca Heyes / Brit + Co)

Quinoa Bowls: Loaded with healthy color on top of a gluten-free base, this recipe makes for a satisfying meal any time of year. (Photo via Becca Heyes / Brit + Co)

Mason Jar Lasagna: Single-sized portions? No problem. Introducing mason jar lasagna which doesn’t just make dinnertime easy; it makes it delicious too. (Photo via Nicky Corbishley / Brit + Co)

Elotes:Elotes, or Mexican corn on the cob, are smothered in cotija cheese, garlic mayo, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. They're the holy grail of street food and soon to be your new favorite side dish. (Photo via Brit + Co)

Egg and Bacon Carbonara: Carbonara is the simplest "fancy" pasta you could possibly make. This upgrade to your noodles doesn’t even require sauce. All you need is cheese, bacon, and egg for a dish that'll impress anyone. (Photo via Nicky Corbishley / Brit + Co)

Boxed Cake Upgrade: You don’t have to make a cake from scratch to say it’s homemade. With a few tips and tricks, you can doctor a boxed cake mix to make it look (and taste) like you slaved away in the kitchen for hours. (Photo via Tessa Huff / Brit + Co)

Coconut Milk Hot Cocoa: Now that you’re an adult, it’s time to toss out packages of cocoa in favor of making it from scratch. Once you have the basics down, you can get creative and start subbing in non-dairy alternatives to milk. We recommend starting with this coconut milk cocoa that even includes toasted coconut shavings. (Photo via Kurt Andre / Brit + Co)

Citrus Mezcal Cocktails: Every millennial needs to have perfected a cocktail that they can make at the drop of a hat. Crafting one with mezcal is an excellent choice because it's interesting enough to make your bartending skills in demand and it's also wonderful to pair with citrus, which is an appropriate mixer year-round. (Photo via Brit + Co)