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posted by Liz Berg
on January 5, 2018 (updated 1/4/23)
Healthy recipes are the best way to start the year off well! I have a whole batch of 25+ Healthy Recipes to kick off your new year on the right foot.
Once again, I’ve partnered with a group of talented food bloggers to help you create healthy menus with delicious lower calorie recipes. There are entrees, side dishes, snacks, and even desserts to peruse.
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1 25+ Healthy Recipes
2 25 Healthy Recipes
3 Hearts of Palm, Artichoke, Avocado and Butter Lettuce Salad
4 Quinoa Taco Bowls
5 Tropical Smoothie Bowl Recipe
6 Mexican Chicken Soup
7 Hearty Turkey Stuffed Peppers
8 Perfect Grilled Shrimp with the BEST Sauce!
10 Avocado Chicken Salad | Wishes and Dishes
12 Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup
13 Sloppy Black Eyed Peas
14 Butternut Spinach Multi-Grain Medley
15 Easy One Pot Quinoa Corn Chowder Recipe
16 Red Potato, Kale, Mushroom and Feta Frittata #BetterWithReds #HealthyChoices
17 Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites
18 Tabbouleh Recipe
19 Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
20 Mini Salmon Asparagus Frittatas
21 Mango Tango Smoothie Bowl
22 Raspberry Peach Smoothie - Like Mother Like Daughter
23 Skinny Bruschetta Chicken (easy healthy meal)
24 Italian Kale Salad with Sweet Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
25 3 Ingredient No-Bake Energy Bars (Larabar Copycat)
26 Jacked-Up Monterey Chicken Salad
27 Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
28 More of the Best Healthy Recipes
29 Frequently Asked Questions
25+ Healthy Recipes
I generally have pretty good willpower, but I must admit to tasting a lot of cookie dough along with sampling all the sweets and treats delivered to our house for the holidays. January is the perfect time to reflect on the year gone by and focus on a new healthier you.
This means eating a more balanced diet, limiting desserts, and upping fruits and vegetables. My blogger friends and I have shared 25+ Healthy Recipes including our favorite clean-eating recipes, from soups to salads to entrees. You’ll want to add them to your menu throughout the year!
The Recipe:
25 Healthy Recipes
January is the perfect time to jumpstart a healthy eating plan! Here are some terrific recipes from my blogger friends that will help you add some lighter recipes to your menu.
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Hearts of Palm, Artichoke, Avocado and Butter Lettuce Salad
A delicious, refreshing salat that is not light on flavor, and a perfect dish to “Lighten Up Your Holiday Table.”
Photo Credit:www.lemontreedwelling.com
Quinoa Taco Bowls
You'll love this quinoa taco bowl! A healthy, flavorful dish for lunch or dinner!
Photo Credit:www.yummyhealthyeasy.com
Tropical Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Bring a healthy taste of the tropics to your table!! This smoothie bowl makes a great breakfast or snack.
Photo Credit:ashleemarie.com
Mexican Chicken Soup
Packed full of flavor but not calories makes gives you TWO reasons for making this yummy soup!
Photo Credit:thelovenerds.com
Hearty Turkey Stuffed Peppers
This turkey stuffing lightens up your stuffed peppers!!
Photo Credit:www.themediterraneandish.com
Perfect Grilled Shrimp with the BEST Sauce!
Roasted Garlic Cilantro Sauce is perfect with Grilled Shrimp!
Photo Credit:www.whitelightsonwednesday.com
Shrimp & Garlic Rice Stuffed Peppers
Delicious, flavorful stuffed peppers!!
Photo Credit:wishesndishes.com
Avocado Chicken Salad | Wishes and Dishes
Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise lightens up this tasty chicken salad.
Photo Credit:www.simplejoy.com
Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe (Easy 30 Minute Meal!) - Wine & Glue
A yummy dinner that both kids and adults will inhale!!
Photo Credit:culinaryginger.com
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup
Round out your meal with this tasty roasted carrot ginger soup!
Photo Credit:www.cravingsofalunatic.com
Sloppy Black Eyed Peas
You won’t miss the meat one bit with these vegan sloppy joes!
Photo Credit:www.365daysofbakingandmore.com
Butternut Spinach Multi-Grain Medley
Love this colorful melange of grains, fruits, and veggies!
Photo Credit:www.thereciperebel.com
Easy One Pot Quinoa Corn Chowder Recipe
This Quinoa Corn Chowder is an easy meal in one! It’s thick, creamy, hearty and packed with protein and fiber!
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Red Potato, Kale, Mushroom and Feta Frittata #BetterWithReds #HealthyChoices
A loaded veggie frittata can be enjoyed any time of day!
Photo Credit:www.kleinworthco.com
Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites
The flavors of oatmeal cookies in these fabulous energy bites!
Photo Credit:www.lemonsforlulu.com
Tabbouleh Recipe
A classic Middle Eastern Salad made with bulgar wheat, tomatoes, parsley and a refreshing lemon dressing.
Photo Credit:bellyfull.net
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
If you haven’t roasted cauliflower, this Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower will rock your world! Not your mom (or grandma’s) boring steamed cauliflower!
Photo Credit:selfproclaimedfoodie.com
Mini Salmon Asparagus Frittatas
Mini Salmon Asparagus Frittatas provide protein for a terrific healthy breakfast!
Photo Credit:www.eazypeazymealz.com
Mango Tango Smoothie Bowl
Beautiful berries, mango, and oats top a smoothie bowl that will start your day off on the right foot!
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Raspberry Peach Smoothie - Like Mother Like Daughter
Start your day off right with this beautiful, healthy Raspberry Peach Smoothie!
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Skinny Bruschetta Chicken (easy healthy meal)
Healthy chicken doesn’t have to be boring! This fresh topping makes for a delicious meal!
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Italian Kale Salad with Sweet Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
This Italian Kale Salad is hearty enough for an entree! And super delicious, too!
Photo Credit:letsdishrecipes.com
3 Ingredient No-Bake Energy Bars (Larabar Copycat)
If your sweet tooth is acting up, but you’re trying hard not to overindulge, this Skinny Orange Dreamsicle Cake may be the perfect solution!
Photo Credit:www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com
Jacked-Up Monterey Chicken Salad
An entree salad, like this Jacked Up Monterey Chicken Salad will hit the spot without any feelings of deprivation!
Get the crispy crust of fried chicken without all the calories! This Best Baked “Fried Chicken” will become a family favorite!
More of the Best Healthy Recipes
- Favorite Healthy Recipes
- 13 Healthy Recipe Ideas for the New Year
- Sea Bass with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
- Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Smoked Salmon Platter
- Summer Farro Salad
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- Plus more Easy Healthy Recipes from my Recipe Index
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can You Lighten Up Recipes?
To lighten up recipes, find lower-calorie substitutes for some of the ingredients, like ground turkey instead of ground beef. Try Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. Pureed white beans can add a creamy texture to soups and sauces instead of heavy cream. Veggie noodles made with zucchini are a tasty option for regular pasta. And cauliflower rice is a wonderful substitute for white rice.
What Are Some Good Tips to Help with Healthy Eating Habits?
1. Get a good night’s sleep as you’re less likely to overeat when you’re well rested.
2. Make sure to eat breakfast to minimize the chances of overeating due to extreme hunger later in the day.
3. Watch your portion sizes.
4. Make sure to add fewer sweets and starches and more fruit, vegetables, and protein sources to your plate.
5. Have some color on your plate. This ensures you have included fruit and vegetables.
6. Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full.
7. Have healthy snacks available.
8. Make it a habit to take a walk after eating.
9. Add more high-fiber foods like whole grain bread and produce to help fill you up and satisfy those hunger pangs.
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posted by Liz Berg on January 5, 2018
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Healthy World Cuisine — Reply
Great post, now the difficult part is deciding which recipe to try first. I love the fact that all of these recipes don’t feel like diet food but are just downright delicious and lightened up. Happy New Year.
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Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction — Reply
Lizzy,
My will power used to be a lot better than it is now. This is a great roundup of healthy recipes.
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Sandra — Reply
That Jacked Up Monterey Chicken Salad will make several appearances on my table! Hope your holiday was fantastic!
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Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness — Reply
It looks like you have a wonderful lineup. I definitely need to start eating healthier, after eating all the holiday goodies. Liz, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
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The Café Sucré Farine — Reply
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Liz!
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The Café Sucré Farine — Reply
This is a great round up, I’m definitely ready for light, lean and healthy!
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Vicki Bensinger — Reply
Wow what a great spread of healthier dishes for the holidays and perfect for anytime of the year.
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) — Reply
Lovely round-up, this is perfect for when we want to get back to healthier eating! Your Mediterranean chopped salad is just what I’m craving!
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Hotly Spiced — Reply
That’s a very impressive round-up. I’m loving the artichoke salad. And the spaghetti squash. Wishing you and all your family a very Merry and blessed Christmas xx
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gloria — Reply
amazing and beautiful ideas Lizzy!!
merry Christmas for you and your lovely family!!
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Eva Taylor — Reply
What an inspiring post, I’ll definitely be bookmarking several of these tasty dishes for January, thank you. The seafood posts are definitely my favs. We’re really buttoning down in January as we both need to shed some pounds!
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Katerina — Reply
What a delicious gallery of meals! Happy Christmas to you and your family!
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Feestzaal — Reply
Wow!! Thanks for sharing these yummy dishes!, Liz! I will try to prepare Vegan Sloppy Black Eye Peas. Looks moth-watering 🙂
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Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud — Reply
That Tuscan Pork sure looks good! Merry Christmas Liz:@)
