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Balanced, not boring: Try the trending recipes everyone’s talking about

Trending recipes

Seen it all over your feed? These trending recipes are easy to make, satisfying to watch, and full of healthy ingredients that will fuel your main character energy. A balanced diet doesn’t have to be boring. So, make the most of staying in this season by trying something new, having fun in the kitchen with your flatmates and taking way too many photos to get that one perfect shot.

The article also includes King’s Food recipes that are equally social media worthy. Don’t miss trying them as well.

Baked Feta Pasta

This flavourful dish is magic straight from the oven. The feta turns creamy and rich, the tomatoes burst into a tangy sauce, and the whole thing comes together with minimal effort for a weeknight pasta.

Cherry tomatoes are packed full of vitamin C and vitamin A, which help to support your immune system and keep your skin, blood vessels and bones healthy. While feta is a healthy source of fat, protein and calcium – great for your bone health and supporting an active lifestyle.

A bowl of oven baked Feta Pasta made of tomatoes, feta, garlic and herbs

Cereal Pancakes

Don’t skip breakfast. If you love tiny bites of pure joy, pancake cereal is for you. This playful trend takes classic pancakes and turns them into bite-sized pieces that you can eat with a spoon or a fork. It’s totally customisable to your taste and would be a perfect dish to celebrate pancake day on your social media feed.

Cereal pancakes provide a balanced mix of carbohydrates for energy, protein for muscle support, and fibre (especially if you use wholemeal flour) for digestion – keeping you energised for the day ahead.

A bowl full of tiny green and red tiny pancake cereals with a spoon

Hot Chocolate Bomb

Make winter a blast with this hot chocolate bomb recipe. Don’t forget to toss some marshmallows on top and make your hot chocolate the ultimate cosy winter drink that’s totally social media worthy.

Remember, a balanced diet is all about including a treat too. Although, if made with dark chocolate, this recipe is not just indulgent but also packed with antioxidants that support heart health and boost mood.

Chocolate cocoa bomb placed on a wooden table near a cup and plant based milk

Salmon rice bowl

A salmon rice bowl is the simplest recipe straight from the social media trending list. It’s rich in high-quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fats from the salmon, while the vegetables add fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. Light yet filling, it’s a balanced option that fuels your body and is budget friendly.

A close up photograph of vibrant salmon rice bowl

King’s Food recipes:

Seasonal Mushroom Toast

Winter is the perfect season for warming dishes. Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and all-important vitamin D that supports energy and immunity – particularly important during the winter months when sunlight exposure is limited. Light yet satisfying, this dish has all the qualities of an easy-to-make trending recipe.

Deeply toasted mushroom with sunny side up egg on the top

Almond Clafoutis

Almond Clafoutis is the perfect French dessert for your sweet cravings. Made with ground almonds, it provides healthy fats, vitamin E, and plant-based protein. Plus, it is simple, aesthetic, and made for your social media feed.

A close up of a bowl of red grape clafoutis with almond dressing and a cup of tea in a light background

For more interesting recipes and to find out what each of the food outlets on campus are offering every day follow King’s Food Instagram account and visit the King’s Food website.