22 healthy recipes to keep you on track (even when life gets busy)
When your schedule fills up, healthy habits are usually the first to go. These 22 recipes make it easier to stick with it, even on chaotic days. Think of this collection as your healthy meal planning guide.
Easy No Bake Brownie Bites
These no bake brownie bites are fudgy, chocolate-packed, and actually kind of healthy. Perfect for when you want a sweet treat that hits all the chocolate vibes. Get the recipe: Easy No Bake Brownie Bites
Spring Pasta Salad with No Mayo
Stay cool this spring with this pasta salad made without mayo. Light Italian dressing keeps it fresh and simple, making it perfect for backyard barbecues or a quick lunch. Get the recipe: Spring Pasta Salad with No Mayo
Almond Flour Rolls
These almond flour rolls are perfect alongside soup or salad for lunch, or to upgrade any dinner plate. They’re gluten-free, keto, low-carb, and most importantly, totally delicious. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Rolls
Avocado Cilantro Dressing
This easy homemade avocado cilantro dressing is fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. Vibrant green and silky smooth, it’s ready in under five minutes. Get the recipe: Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Copycat Pecan Pie Larabars
This is the only recipe you’ll need for a homemade pecan pie Larabar copycat. It’s a healthy, no-bake snack with zero refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, ready in no time. Get the recipe: Copycat Pecan Pie Larabars
Chicken and Spinach Patties
These chicken and spinach patties load chicken, fresh spinach, and tasty seasonings into one flavorful bite. You can easily make them in the oven or on the grill for a quick, wholesome meal. Get the recipe: Chicken and Spinach Patties
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
These zucchini Parmesan crisps are a savory, healthy, and low carb recipe. Crunchy and flavorful, they’re perfect on salads, soups, or straight in your mouth. Get the recipe: Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
Honey mustard chicken is a sweet, tangy, simple dish. Just coat chicken pieces in this tasty sauce and bake until they’re golden brown and juicy. Get the recipe: Honey Mustard Chicken
Healthy Burger Sauce
With this healthy burger sauce recipe, you won’t have to deal with another dry bun. It’s rich, creamy, tangy, and has that classic Big Mac flavor without any sketchy ingredients.
Get the recipe: Healthy Burger Sauce
How to Cook Lentils
Lentils are an inexpensive source of protein that is fast and easy to cook. Learn step-by-step how to cook lentils, including tips and serving suggestions. Get the recipe: How to Cook Lentils
Sugar-Free Almond Joy Bars
These sugar-free almond joy bars are a coconut and chocolate dream and are easy to throw together. They hit the sweet tooth fast, freeze like a champ, and check all the boxes from low-carb, paleo, and vegan. Get the recipe: Sugar-Free Almond Joy Bars
Strawberry Chia Pudding (Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free)
This keto strawberry chia pudding uses just four simple ingredients and works as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. It’s dairy-free, vegan, and refined-sugar-free, easy enough for everyday but still cute enough to serve to people. Get the recipe: Strawberry Chia Pudding
Soft-Boiled Egg and Fresh Asparagus Tartine
This asparagus tartine pairs thinly sliced asparagus with a runny egg and hummus for a colorful, satisfying lunch. It’s simple to make but still feels a little extra. Get the recipe: Soft-Boiled Egg and Fresh Asparagus Tartine
Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Tahini Dressing
Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes are an umami-packed side with crispy edges and a creamy center, finished with a savory miso tahini drizzle. It’s a simple way to add something a little more interesting to your plate. Get the recipe: Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Tahini Dressing
Walnut “Meat” Sauce
This super easy walnut ‘meat’ sauce recipe is a great addition to any vegan or vegetarian meal rotation. Seasoned walnut crumbles replicate beef in a rich walnut bolognese to die for. Get the recipe: Walnut Sauce
Toasted Cashew Coconut Bars
This luscious no-bake energy bar recipe combines sweet dates and creamy cashews. Add a sprinkle of chewy coconut, and you have a major recipe winner. Get the recipe: Toasted Cashew Coconut Bars
How to Cook Brown Rice in Broth
Learn how to cook brown rice in broth for an extra boost of flavor and richness. This method gives you tender, chewy rice that turns out perfectly every time. Get the recipe: How to Cook Brown Rice in Broth
Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
A good sauce can take any meal from basic to next-level, and this creamy jalapeño sauce nails it. Creamy and a little spicy, and ready in five minutes, it’s perfect on tacos, bowls, and roasted veggies. Get the recipe: Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies
Healthy Greek yogurt brownies made with oat flour are super chocolatey. With simple ingredients, an easy recipe, and a rich chocolate ganache, they’re the obvious healthy brownie win. Get the recipe: Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
These air fryer honey mustard chicken thighs use simple pantry ingredients for a sweet, tangy glaze. They’re family-approved, and ready in about 30 minutes for weeknights, meal prep, or easy dinners. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
Soft Banana Date Cookies
Healthy banana date cookies that are as delicious as they are wholesome! Perfectly sweet and super easy to make, they’re the ultimate treat for any time of day. Get the recipe: Healthy Banana Date Cookies
Fennel, Lentil, and Salmon Salad
This super fresh salmon salad is loaded with crunchy veggies and hearty lentils, so it actually eats like a full meal. It’s colorful, filling, and way more exciting than your usual salad. Get the recipe: Fennel, Lentil, and Salmon Salad