26 healthy recipes to kick off the new year
The new year always brings a little motivation to shake things up. These 26 healthy recipes are all about balance and ideas that feel good to come back to. Starting the year with food that feels good is always a win.
Greek Chicken Bowls
Grilled Greek lemon chicken meets cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and homemade tzatziki in one epic bowl. Low-carb, high-protein, and full of flavor. Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Bowls
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
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
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
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
Overnight Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Overnight carrot cake oatmeal cooks in the slow cooker while you sleep and somehow smells like dessert in the morning. Waking up to breakfast already done just feels like a win. Get the recipe: Overnight Carrot Cake Oatmeal
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
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
This pomegranate vinaigrette adds a bright, sweet-tart kick to winter salads. Homemade and fresh, it’s the perfect match for a holiday meal or a quick weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Protein Coconut Chia Pudding
This coconut chia seed protein pudding is all about creamy, tropical vibes in every spoonful. Five ingredients, five minutes, and you’ve got a breakfast that could totally double as dessert. Get the recipe: Protein Coconut Chia Pudding
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These peanut butter protein balls are the perfect grab-and-go snack, packed with peanut butter goodness and just the right amount of sweetness. Quick to make, even quicker to eat, and totally satisfying. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Instant Pot Peanut Noodles
If peanut noodles are your go-to order, this healthier Instant Pot version is about to be on repeat. Boneless chicken thighs cook right in the sauce and dinner’s ready in around half an hour. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Peanut Noodles
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
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
Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
These lemon herb chicken thighs are all about bright lemon flavor and a garlicky butter sauce. Sear on the stove, finish in the oven, and you’ve got juicy, flavorful chicken. Get the recipe: Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
5-Ingredient Quinoa Crunch Granola
This 5-ingredient quinoa crunch granola is healthy, vegan, and gluten-free. You can snack on it, sprinkle it over yogurt, or turn it into granola bars. Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient Quinoa Crunch Granola
Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce
Only three simple ingredients are needed to make this deliciously rich homemade tomato sauce. It takes less than an hour to make, but it tastes like you spent the whole day. Get the recipe: Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce
Herby Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Give your table a fun, herby twist with these healthy mashed sweet potatoes. Creamy, colorful, and loaded with rosemary, garlic, parsley, and Greek yogurt, they go perfectly with all your cozy winter favorites. Get the recipe: Herby Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Oven Baked Pita Chips
These oven-baked pita chips are crunchy, simple, and perfect for dipping or topping a salad. Making them is quick, fun, and way better than store-bought. Get the recipe: Oven Baked Pita Chips
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Buffalo chicken zucchini boats are basically buffalo chicken dreams in zucchini form. Creamy, spicy, and made with common pantry ingredients, they’re a crowd-pleaser all year long. Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
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
Maple Glazed Chicken
This maple glazed chicken hits all the right sweet-and-savory notes. It’s fast, tasty, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at dinner. Get the recipe: Maple Glazed Chicken
Easy Butternut Squash Hash
This butternut squash hash is packed with protein and perfectly balances sweet and savory. Hearty, comforting, it’s a breakfast you’ll want even if you’re skipping eggs, dairy, or gluten. Get the recipe: Easy Butternut Squash Hash
Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels
These Greek yogurt bagels use just 5 ingredients and are low in calories. High protein, made from scratch, and seriously delicious, they’ll totally upgrade your breakfast game. Get the recipe: Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels
Black Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)
Hearty, filling, and just a little spicy, this black bean chili is basically a hug in a bowl. Vegan, gluten-free, and made in the slow cooker, it’s comfort food that practically cooks itself. Get the recipe: Black Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)
Low Calorie Beef Stroganoff
All the vibes of classic Beef Stroganoff, but with a healthier twist using chickpea pasta. Lean beef, mushroom sauce, and Greek yogurt make this protein-packed comfort dish perfect for the Instant Pot or slow cooker. Get the recipe: Low Calorie Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Fajita Bowl
All the flavor of chicken fajitas packed into one bowl with rice, beans, corn, guac, salsa, and cilantro. Basically, fajitas, just ditching the tortillas. Get the recipe: Chicken Fajita Bowl