29 healthier recipes to add to the menu this week
Weekly meal plans can start looking pretty familiar after a while. Adding a few of these healthier recipes is an easy way to mix things up without feeling like a complete reset. These ideas bring a bit of wholesome variety to the menu.
Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Tuna lettuce wraps are a tasty, low-carb lunch or light dinner that is quick and easy to make. You can enjoy these lettuce wraps with tuna salad, tomato, and avocado any time of year. Get the recipe: Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Instant Pot Everything Bagel Sriracha Chicken
This flavorful Everything Bagel Sriracha chicken recipe is made in an Instant Pot in 30 minutes. Pair it up with rice or add it to a salad, sandwich, or wrap for a quick meal. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Everything Bagel Sriracha Chicken
Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Cookies
If you’re after an easy, high-protein treat, these gluten-free cottage cheese cookies are for you. Soft-baked and slightly sweet, they’re made with almond flour and creamy cottage cheese. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Cookies
Potato and Black Bean Tacos
If you need a vegetarian dinner idea, these potato tacos with black beans are exactly what your rotation needs. Crispy, spiced potato chunks cooked in one skillet with black beans and sweet corn, loaded into warm tortillas with fresh toppings. Get the recipe: Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Low Carb Thai Red Curry Chicken
This easy low carb Thai red curry chicken with 20g of protein is both gluten-free, and dairy-free. Featuring chicken thighs, cauliflower, and a coconut milk curry base, everything stews together in one pan and is ready in about half an hour. Get the recipe: Low Carb Thai Red Curry Chicken
Fudgy Chocolate Quinoa Brownies
These quinoa brownies are loaded up with protein, healthy fats, and cocoa, making each bite super fudgy and decadent. Who knew a flourless brownie could be this delicious? Get the recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Quinoa Brownies
Creamy Scallop Curry
This scallop curry is creamy and fragrant, and made with fewer than 10 ingredients, and takes 30 minutes. Silky coconut milk and spicy Thai red curry paste team up to take your taste buds to Thailand. Get the recipe: Creamy Scallop Curry
Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
This low carb ground beef Stroganoff casserole uses cauliflower rice instead of noodles. This easy and cheesy casserole is a dinner the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
Greek Yogurt Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
These healthy and low-calorie Greek yogurt muffins feature dark chocolate chips and are made with gluten-free oats. Topped with a cinnamon streusel, they are a perfect snack or breakfast on the go. Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Healthy Air Fryer Mustard Salmon
Try this healthy Air Fryer mustard salmon for a delicious mustard-glazed seafood recipe. Serve with veggies for a simple nutrient dense meal. It’s a naturally low calorie, gluten free meal and ready in 10 minutes. Get the recipe: Healthy Air Fryer Mustard Salmon
Salsa Quinoa Egg Bites
These salsa quinoa egg bites are the perfect mini breakfast casseroles. They take less than 30 minutes and feature protein-packed ingredients like eggs and quinoa with a little salsa on top for a spicy twist. Get the recipe: Salsa Quinoa Egg Bites
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
These protein packed peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars are ready in less than 20 minutes. The bonus is that they use simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Meal Prep Asian Salmon Meatballs
These orange sweetened canned salmon meatballs have hidden veggies and are packed with protein. They are easy to meal prep in under 30 minutes and then paired up with a salad, cauliflower rice, or brown rice. Get the recipe: Meal Prep Asian Salmon Meatballs
Crispy Chicken Thighs
Baked in the oven, these chicken thighs are made with an easy seasoning mix and have crispy, flavourful skin. No breading is needed at all. Get the Recipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs
Almond Butter Protein Balls
Give your body some energy and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time with these almond butter protein balls. These gluten-free and dairy-free energy bites are made with only six ingredients and taste delicious. Get the recipe: Almond Butter Protein Balls
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Start your mornings with this high-protein breakfast burrito recipe. These burritos are made with eggs, turkey sausage, and spinach and are ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect to make ahead and freeze. Get the recipe: Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito
BBQ Chicken Salad Bowl
This BBQ chicken salad bowl with beans is the perfect combination of a protein-packed, healthy, and easy meal prep recipe. Even better, it is gluten-free and low-calorie. Get the recipe: BBQ Chicken Salad Bowl
Healthy Protein Overnight Oats
Healthy protein overnight oats are a low-calorie, simple-to-make breakfast. It’s easy to customize and perfect for a well-balanced breakfast with the right amount of protein and fiber. Get the recipe: Healthy Protein Overnight Oats
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Lentil and sweet potato soup is a one pot wonder that is ready in just 30 minutes. It hits all these dietary high points from gluten free to high fiber, and also freezes well. Get the recipe: Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Buffalo Chicken Pasta (One-Pot)
If you need high fiber and high protein meal ideas, then you’ll love this high protein Buffalo chicken with whole wheat pasta. This spicy and creamy meal is made in one pot and is ready in about half an hour. Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pasta (One-Pot)
Single Serve Red Velvet Brownie
This single serve red velvet brownie is a healthy chocolate lover’s dream. Made with roasted beets and antioxidant rich cocoa powder, this gluten free and low carb treat is not only good for you but easy to make. Get the recipe: Single Serve Red Velvet Brownie
Borscht Soup with Dill
Borscht soup is a deep-red, comforting bowl that practically glows. This recipe stays true to a traditional borscht, finished with fresh dill and a spoonful of sour cream. Get the recipe: Borscht Soup with Dill
High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
This cottage cheese egg bake is warm, hearty, and easy to share. Featuring fluffy eggs, cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, sweet bell peppers, and fresh spinach, it can be made ahead and frozen. Get the recipe: High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Low Carb Thin Pizza Crust
This low-carb, thin-crust pizza has crispy edges, a cheesy base, and is made with just eggs and cheese. No flour, no almond flour, no difficult steps. Get the recipe: Low Carb Thin Pizza Crust
Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Muffins
These maple pecan cottage cheese muffins are warmly spiced and topped with toasty golden pecans. They feel bakery quality but still cozy and homemade. Get the recipe: Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Muffins
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Grilled vegetables are a summer staple and the real star of your BBQ spread. These balsamic grilled veggies are tangy, smoky, and just the right amount of sweet. Get the recipe: Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Breakfast Casserole with Italian Sausage
This breakfast bake with Italian sausage also features mushrooms and protein-packed cottage cheese, and cheese. This make ahead casserole is perfect for weekend food prep, and you can enjoy the leftovers another day. Get the recipe: Breakfast Casserole with Italian Sausage
Low Carb Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This low carb strawberry cottage cheese ice cream is made with fresh strawberries and creamy cottage cheese. It’s no-sugar-added, diabetic-friendly, and made with 5 simple ingredients. Get the recipe: Low Carb Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Shrimp Taco Salad Bowls
These shrimp taco bowls are packed with protein and fiber. This bowl is a quick meal with perfectly cooked shrimp, rice, and fresh toppings. The bonus is that it’s easy to prepare in advance. Get the recipe: Shrimp Taco Salad Bowls