29 healthier recipes full of feel-good energy
This collection of 29 recipes is all about food that feels good in every sense. Healthier ideas from breakfast to dinner and dessert for you to come back to throughout the week.
Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill
This simple cucumber salad recipe features red onion, fresh dill, and an easy vinaigrette dressing. It is bright and crunchy with crisp flavors that are perfect for warm days, making it a tasty side dish or light lunch. Get the recipe: Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill
Almond Flour Banana Cookies
These healthy almond flour banana cookies are a delicious way to enjoy ripe bananas, plus they’re gluten-free and dairy-free. Easy to make and perfect for any time of day, they’re great as a quick breakfast or a sweet treat. Get the recipe: Healthy Banana Cookies
Crockpot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This Crockpot lemon chicken orzo soup recipe is very simple to throw together and basically comfort in a bowl. With tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and orzo pasta in a bright lemony broth. Get the recipe: Crockpot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
These peanut butter banana overnight oats are a creamy, satisfying breakfast that combines the richness of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of bananas. Simply prepare the night before for a quick, nutritious morning meal packed with protein. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Sonoma Chicken Salad
Sonoma chicken salad is a Whole Foods copycat recipe made with red grapes, celery, and chopped pecans. Tossed in a poppyseed dressing sweetened with honey, it’s great for sandwiches, wraps, or for spooning over salad. Get the recipe: Sonoma Chicken Salad
Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
This banana almond butter protein smoothie is a delicious blend of natural sweetness and healthy fats. Packed with protein and energy, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your morning. Get the recipe: Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
High-Protein Oatmeal
This high-protein oatmeal packs 50 grams into a single bowl. Quick and healthy, made with affordable ingredients, and keeps you full until lunch with no mid-morning hunger crash. Get the recipe: High-Protein Oatmeal
5-Minute Blender Salsa
This 5-minute blender salsa is fresh and flavorful. Incredibly easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Made with canned tomatoes, this salsa tastes as if it came from your favorite restaurant. Get the recipe: 5-Minute Blender Salsa
Beet Broccoli Chia Smoothie
Brighten your day with this beet broccoli superfood smoothie, packed with other veggies and boosters. It is super easy to whip up for a healthy breakfast and delivers a healthy blend of plants and lots of beneficial nutrients. Get the recipe: Beet Broccoli Chia Smoothie
Banana Protein Muffins
These banana protein muffins, made with almond flour, are the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas. The natural sweetness from the bananas pairs with the nutty almond flour, while the added protein keeps you feeling full and energized. Get the recipe: Banana Protein Muffins
Easy Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
This recipe for oatmeal raisin breakfast bars takes only about 10 minutes to prep and uses 8 simple and wholesome ingredients. These healthy(ish!) bars are quick to grab and go, for breakfast or an energy boosting snack. Get the recipe: Easy Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie Bowl
Simple green smoothie bowl packed with avocado, spinach, and berries. Smoothie bowls are the easiest way to turn a smoothie into a meal. Sweet, balanced, and healthy too. Get the recipe: Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie Bowl
Sugar-Free Banana Bread
If you love banana bread but want something lighter, this one fits the bill. It’s made with fresh bananas, almond flour, and vanilla, with no added sugar. Get the recipe: Sugar-Free Banana Bread
Instant Pot Charro Beans
Instant Pot charro beans are flavorful pinto beans that cook easily in the pressure cooker. This simple bean recipe requires almost zero prep and makes a tasty main or side dish. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Charro Beans
Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This strawberry banana cottage cheese smoothie blends the fruity sweetness of strawberries and bananas with the creamy texture of cottage cheese. It’s a refreshing, protein-packed shake perfect for a quick breakfast or a filling snack. Get the recipe: Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Vegan Protein Bars
These easy, homemade vegan protein bars with nuts and seeds are about to change your snacking game. A yummy no-bake protein bar with tons of nutrition packed in. Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Bars
Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Basil, and Mint
This watermelon feta salad is a fresh, simple summer salad that’s a breeze to throw together for entertaining. Fresh herbs add flavor and interest with lots of crunch from the cucumbers. Get the recipe: Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Basil, and Mint
Banana Nice Cream
This banana nice cream is a creamy, dairy-free treat made by blending frozen ripe bananas into a luscious, soft-serve consistency. It’s a naturally sweet, healthy alternative to traditional ice cream, perfect for a guilt-free dessert. Get the recipe: Banana Nice Cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars are high in protein and naturally sweetened with dates. They have a smooth peanut butter base, a chocolate layer on top, and plenty of fiber. Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Slow Cooker Beef Curry
This slow-cooker beef curry features tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, velvety sauce. You control the heat, and it’s super simple to prep. Trust me, this meal is a keeper. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Curry
Cranberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
This cranberry smoothie bowl is a cool mix of fruit and yogurt that’s super simple to whip up and even popular with the kids. Perfect for meal prep breakfast as it is easy to make ahead. Get the recipe: Cranberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
These chocolate chip banana bars are the perfect blend of sweet bananas and decadent chocolate chips in a soft, fluffy bar. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re ideal for a quick snack, dessert, or even a sweet breakfast treat. Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
This lemon-herb roasted chicken has herb butter under the skin, so the breast stays moist and the skin crisps up. It is perfect for a Sunday supper or even a meal prep staple. Get the recipe: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Easy Beet Juice Drink
Try sipping on this easy, refreshing beet juice, made with beet powder, vegetable juice, ginger, and celery seed. It’s fast and easy to make, taking just seconds because there’s no peeling or juicing required. Get the recipe: Easy Beet Juice Drink
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
These crispy Parmesan potatoes are everything you want in a side dish. They’re finished with cool lemon yogurt, a drizzle of warm Aleppo chili oil, and fresh, chopped herbs. Get the recipe: Crispy Parmesan Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls
These chocolate coconut protein balls are the perfect no-bake snack. Featuring 9 grams of protein per serving and coated in chocolate, they’re an easy and wholesome way to curb a sweet craving. Get the recipe: Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
These bang bang chicken skewers are high in protein and perfect for your next weeknight dinner, meal prep session, or game day spread. Each bite of this healthier copycat recipe delivers a little heat, a little tang, and a lot of satisfaction. Get the recipe: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Protein Iced Coffee
Loaded with 22 grams of protein per serving and delicious, coffee shop-like blends, this protein iced coffee recipe is a winner. Try all three varieties, including vanilla, chocolate, and caramel, to find your next favorite secretly healthy copycat. Get the recipe: Protein Iced Coffee
Honey Lime Fruit Salad
Bursting with natural sweetness, this honey lime fruit salad is a refreshing way to enjoy a mix of fresh, juicy fruit. Each bite is lightly coated in a bright, citrusy dressing. It’s a healthy, easy-to-make option that brings freshness to the table. Get the recipe: Honey Lime Fruit Salad