10 Lazy Summer Recipes You Can Make With 5 Ingredients or Less

Summers mean trips to the public library to pick up books to read poolside and making s'mores with friends in the backyard. It's all about enjoying the nice weather while it lasts.

Summers are not about being stuck in the kitchen, cooking anything elaborate or complicated. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even drinks, we're looking for low-lift recipes that require little effort and as few ingredients as possible, because who wants to make a trip to the grocery store? We rather finish the book we borrowed from the library.

Which is where these 10 recipes that call for five ingredients or less come to the rescue. We got you covered, from dips, snacks, and cocktails to dinners and frozen treats. We're talking a reliably delicious 3-Ingredient Pizza Beans the whole family will love, Jennifer Garner's five-ingredient lemony pasta, and much more. They're easy without feeling uninspired and call for ingredients we likely have in the pantry.

1. 3-Ingredient Crème Brûlée

Who knew that ice cream, eggs, and sugar were all you needed to make one of the most impressive desserts you can make at home? This recipe is too good to be true (thank you, TikTok!)—it's delicious and so easy.

2. 3-Ingredient Salad Dressing

Never buy bottled dressing from the grocery store again! This homemade version is cheaper, tastier, and can be altered to match every salad and palate present. It's so easy to put together, a kid could make it (and does!).

3. 3-Ingredient Trader Joe's Margaritas

I crave Margaritas in the summer, and most of the time, I'm too lazy to make them from scratch and too budget-conscious to order one from the bar. TJ's comes to the rescue with this affordable, easy, and delicious three-ingredient Margaritas. I'm making them all summer long!

4. Jennifer Garner's 5-Ingredient Pasta

Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner? This is it! Jennifer Garner made this pasta to promote her show and share a delicious five-ingredient pasta with the world—everyone wins.

5. 2-Ingredient Chicken Marinade

Use up the plain yogurt and spices in your pantry to elevate your grilled chicken. This simple marinade takes seconds to mix together and adds both moisture and flavor in a way that seasoning alone can't beat.

6. 3-Ingredient Pizza Beans

While contributor Stephanie Ganz has entered her "bean era," her kids have not. Try her cheesy, baked bean pizza that her bean-hesitant kids enjoy. It'll be ready in 20 minutes.

7. 3-Ingredient Trader Joe's Dip

Once again TJ's has made our jobs too easy with this spicy corn dip. "It's out-of-this-world delicious, so easy to make, and I have yet to meet anyone that won't go back for more," shares senior editor Myo Quinn.

8. 3-Ingredient Fro-Yo

You don't need to wait in the frozen yogurt self-serve line ever again. Make this easy frozen fruit that only calls for yogurt, honey, and whatever frozen fruit you have around.

9. 3-Ingredient Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Buying store-bought coffee creamer every week isn't cheap, and neither is stopping by the local coffee shop every morning. Instead, try this easy, affordable alternative to sweeten up your coffee—it's as good as any store-bought creamer!

10. 2-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips

We were skeptical about dipping potato chips in melted chocolate. We're glad we tried it because it's delicious—a little sweet, a little salty, and the best snack for movie night or game-watch party.