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2019 is here and to kick-start the new year, I’m sharing my Favorite Healthy…ish Recipes. I’ve included healthy recipes for everything from breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, to dessert. And each and every one of them is delicious. Let me know which recipe is your favorite?
Did you know that the most googled words on New Year’s Day are healthy recipes, diets, and detox? It seems everyone has the same thing on their minds this time of year, getting back to a healthy lifestyle. Trust me, I get. I tend to go all out for the holidays (and I don’t regret it even a little). December is indulgent, but January tends to be our month of clean (but delicious) eating.
I’m excited to be kicking off HBH’s 3rd year of “Healthy January”. I can’t wait to share brand new recipes that are good for us, but also just GOOD food. You guys know me, I don’t believe in diets. But I do believe in eating non processed food with plenty of color, healthy whole grains, and of course, a little cheese…everything in moderation. Life is balance, you know?
This month I’ll be sharing plenty of healthy soups, salads, easy dinners (pizza and pasta still included), and healthy desserts. Before we dive into the brand new recipes, I want to share some of my favorites from this past year. My hope is that these recipes will help to inspire you to actually move forward with your plans for healthy eating in the new year.
Have a very Happy Healthy New Year! See you all in 2019!
For Breakfast…
Vegan, gluten free, contains double doses of cinnamon and ginger (proven cold fighters). Has a serving of omega 3 rich hemp seeds (proven healthy fats), includes protein rich cashews, and is free of added sugars…only pure honey or maple for a touch of sweetness.
Immune Boosting Winter Citrus Smoothie
Crush all winter colds with this citrus layered smoothie.
Made with just 4 simple, healthy, ingredients, all found in your pantry. This is the cozy, healthy, version of your favorite fall latte.
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola
Not technically a cookie, but this granola tastes like an oatmeal cookie that’s been crumbled up. And you guys it is so good!
Vegan Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
These muffins are light, moist, filled with banana flavor, and generously studded with dark chocolate chips. Oddly they’re also vegan.
These crepes are quick, healthy…ish, and so delicious. Made using a few simple ingredients and some of my favorite spring herbs. These savory crepes make the perfect addition to just about any menu…breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Made with healthy additions like applesauce, maple syrup, whole wheat flour, and pomegranate seeds. Every bite of this bread is filled with sweet pumpkin, and infused with hints of ginger and cinnamon.
Turkish Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
For Lunch/Dinner…
Homemade pizza dough topped with goat and Havarti cheese, balsamic mushrooms, kale, and fresh herbs. All baked in a super hot oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, the mushrooms roasted, the kale crisp, and the crust golden and perfect.
Ginger Sesame Chicken Potstickers with Sweet Chili Pomegranate Sauce
Easy homemade potstickers with chicken, ginger and sesame crusted wrappers. Served alongside a sweet and spicy chili pomegranate sauce, these potstickers are sure to please all.
Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken and Rice Pilaf
I turned everyone’s favorite dinner into an easy and delicious slow cooker recipe. I also used pantry staples like wild rice, autumn herbs, and chicken breasts.
Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice
All made in just ONE pot (or in your instant pot), in less than an hour. Made using good for us ingredients like sweet potatoes, red lentils, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk.
Healthy Slow cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili
Made with ground turkey, bell peppers, smoky chipotle peppers, white beans, and served with sharp cheddar cheese and avocado.
30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
All made in the instant pot (or in one pot on the stove), using healthy, pantry staple, ingredients. This ramen is creamy, spicy, filled with veggies, lean chicken, and ramen noodles. Perfect for a cold night in, after a long busy day.
30 Minute Butter Chicken Meatballs
This dish incorporates a variety of Indian spices, all with an abundance of health benefits. These meatballs are extra saucy, quick, easy, and delicious. Serve over steamed rice with a side of naan (preferably homemade because it’s the best).
Saucy Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles
Make this curry with whatever you have on hand. I used a mix of sweet corn and zucchini, coconut milk, and rice noodles. Best part…all you need for this recipe are pantry ingredients and 30 minutes.
Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers
Quick, simple, vegetarian, healthy, and SO GOOD. Slow roasted red peppers stuffed with Greek orzo, feta cheese, and topped with fresh lemony basil tomatoes.
Asada Mushroom Tacos with Lime Smashed Avocado
With pineapple salsa too, because you know me, I love my fruity salsa.
Cauliflower Shawarma Wraps with Green Tahini and Feta
This cauliflower is well seasoned with spices, herbs, and garlic. The green tahini sauce is the key, it’s not traditional, but so delicious.
Greek Lamb Meatballs with Avocado Goddess Sauce
I paired my Greek meatballs with some orzo, goddess sauce, and plenty of feta cheese. Oh, and greens too, of course.
Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken and Veggies
It really doesn’t get easier or more hands off. No standing at the stove stirring, minimal mess, and zero stress. Just what we all need on a Monday night.
Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Roll Bowl With Sweet Chili Mango Sauce
like eating the rainbow.
This bowl is full of all the good for us veggies, grains, proteins, and healthy fats that our bodies need to keep us going throughout our busy day. Trust me, this bowl is a life saver…it also happens to be SO good!
Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
It’s simple, quick, healthy, and so easy. If you like middle eastern and Moroccan flavors, you will love this chicken recipe.
Honeycrisp Apple and Kale Salad
I could not love this combo of shredded kale, sweet honeycrisp apples, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, and crispy prosciutto more. Tossed with a caramelized shallot vinaigrette, this salad is sure to become a new staple.
Crockpot Tuscan White Bean and Lemon Soup
Because it’s very cold, and very much winter.
Meal Prep Tropical Jerk Chicken and Gingered Broccoli
Loaded with flavor, texture and color. Plus this is so easy to prep for delicious meals throughout the week!
Better Than Takeout 20 Minute Peanut Noodles with Sesame Halloumi
This recipe is all about the sauce! But to create an extra layer of texture and flavor I added pan-fried Halloumi cheese. All on the table in 20 mins.
Homemade Vegetable Potstickers with Toasted Sesame Honey Soy Sauce
Relatively easy to make, and actually somewhat fun. These potstickers are a million times better than anything from the freezer section…and healthier too!
Roasted Greek Chicken and Farro Salad
One of my favorite sheet pan salads.
20 Minute Caribbean Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa Verde
Spicy + sweet, served with a delicious roasted tomatillo salsa…made with both pineapple AND mango. All cooked on one sheet pan and ready in 20 mins!
Sheet Pan Cuban Chicken With Citrus Avocado Salsa
Taking sheet pan dinners to a whole new level.
Meal Prep Moroccan Chickpea, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower Bowls
Simple, easy and delicious. These bowls are perfect for preparing ahead for lunches or dinners throughout the week.
Roasted Sweet Potato and Salmon Soba Noodle Bowl
The perfect balance of noodles, broth, veggies, and salmon.
No-Guilt Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
Made with protein packed hummus, all in one pot and one sheet pan, in under 30 mins.
20 Minute Peanut Noodle Soup with Lime Mango
The perfect dinner for cold nights. When all you really want to do is make a quick dinner, grab your food, and huddle by the fire!
Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos
These are kind of a knock off of an al pastor style taco. I just swapped the pork for chicken, and added a delicious pomegranate pineapple salsa.
Best Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes
Crockpot Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup
Lightened Up Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas with Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli Salad
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Covered Coconut Bars
5 Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
6 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Chia Mousse
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
No Bake Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
6 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Such a gorgeous round up, healthy eating has never looked so delicious! 🙂
Thank you Laura! I am so glad you like these recipes and I hope you try some!
I am soo excited about Healthy January– comes January and I want to cook EVERY SINGLE DISH on the site!! All the salads were so beautiful in this post, and then Greek Lamb Meatballs with Goddess sauce were really calling my name. Happy New Year, Tieghan!!
By the way, we just got back from skiing in Copper Mountain in Colorado– dined at Sause at the Blue (superb!!!) and I kept thinking of you and looking around to see if I by chance happen to meet you 🙂 Oh, well, maybe next time 🙂
Ah I am so glad you’re as excited as I am! Thank you Nikki! I love going to Copper, but was busy with work and cooking meals for my family this week for the holidays! Some of my family members went there though!
how very appropriate, I’m saving these for healthy inspiration, especially love the salads, soups and the Greek sheet pan chicken, thank you for all
I am so glad you like this! Thank you Sabrina!
I just added a whole bunch of these to my “must cook” list – they look PERFECT for a healthy (but not excessively so!) January. A very happy new year to you and your family – and a big thank you for all you do. Your recipes bring so much joy to our table!
Also want to give a plug to your EPIC nourishing chocolate chip ricotta banana bread: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/nourishing-7-ingredient-chocolate-chip-ricotta-banana-bread/
I hope you love every one you try! Thank you so much Jamie!
I appreciate you so much, and your mindset is so similar to mine as far as diets go! HA! I like balance and moderation. Such as: I ordered a side salad at a restaurant and the waitress gave me a side eye, then I carried on with my order-berry milk shake on the side! The next day I ordered a big salad with meat and cheese and all that jazz…with a side of fries! LOL. Enjoy life, and everything in moderation:) Keep up the FANTASTIC work!
YES! I am so glad you feel the same! Thank you so much Joy!
The chewy granola looks fab!
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Thank you so much Rebecca!
Thank you for this collection! There are so many awesome healthy recipes. I saved a lot of them, even though I have probably saved some before. You will make healthy eating in the new year fun!
Thank you so much Vickie!
Thank you for this list. I love your recipes but for a while, they were all heavily loaded down with cheese, cream or yougurt and I have a milk allergy. They all looked absolutely delicious but untouchable for me. Nevertheless I still enjoyed the way you stylized the food beautifully and photgraphed them with great skill. This list collates many recipes that I can actuallly make and enjoy. Merci beaucoup! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
I am so glad you like these recipes, Ajya! I have plenty of dairy free recipes on my blog if you would like to check those out! Thank you!
Looks so good! I’m going to start by making the chai and work my way down:)
Thank you so much Jamie!
All recipes here are proof that healthy and delicious can coexist. Wishing you a very happy 2019, Tieghan! Xx
Thank you so much Liz! I am so glad you like this recipe and I hope you try it!