Being a college student is hard work and sometimes we can't always afford to eat expensive meals. These 14 healthy recipes for under $5 will help you shop for ingredients that are versatile and affordable and help practice your cooking skills. Not only are they sure to make your mouth water, they will also make your wallet happy!

1. Tropical Yogurt Parfaits ($0.99 per serving)

2. Veggie Lasagna ($1.73 per serving)

3. Butternut Squash Chili ($1.04 per serving)

4. Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing ($0.98 per serving)

5. Herbed Salmon ($2.49 per serving)

6. Smoky Tomato Soup ($1.03 per serving)

7. Burrito Cups ($1.18 per serving)

8. Fajita Style Quesadillas ($0.43 per serving)

9. Chicken, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad ($1.57 per serving)

10. Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal ($0.52 per serving)

11. Jamaican Pork Stir-fry ($2 per serving)

12. Cucumber Mango Salad ($0.57 per serving)

13. Stuffed Sweet Potato with Mango-Black Bean Salsa ($1.24 per serving)

14. Pumpkin Molasses Bread ($0.35 per serving)