Healthier Recipes
Healthier recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts, for every occasion. Delicious, nutritious, and kitchen-tested by our Healthstyles Coaches.
It is easier than ever to make healthy choices using your favorite tracking method: nutrition labels, hand size portions, and a MyFitnessPal barcode
Fresh Cranberry Apple Relish
This version of fresh cranberry apple relish, using raw ingredients and no added sugar, is a whole food sensation!
Harissa Roasted Carrots with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Take roasted carrots to the next level with a harissa glaze, then drizzled with an easy lemon tahini dressing, so good everyone will ask for seconds. Elegant enough for your Thanksgiving table!
Sautéed Butternut Squash with Swiss Chard and Harissa Sauce
Spicy, smoky, & tangy, harissa sauce pairs well with the slightly sweet sautéed butternut squash and tender swiss chard.
Hot and Spicy Milkadamia Hot Chocolate
A simple easy hot chocolate recipe-for-one that I enjoy all year long, especially the spoonfuls of fluffy mousse that this recipe produces.
Nutty Zucchini Carrot Muffins
When I try different recipes, I always try and see how I can make the recipe a little bit healthier. In general, muffins seem like a healthy choice. However, many muffins are loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats with no added benefits. Hence why I made a mini muffin recipe that is a healthy and tasty little snack full of powerful benefits.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
This chocolate drop cookie comes with a surprise hint of heat and a spicy twist of cinnamon.
Making Oatmeal in a Crockpot: Simple, Easy and a Sure Fire Favorite
Cooking oatmeal in a slow cooker is the easy button for a warm and healthy breakfast your whole family can enjoy.
11 Easy Dinner Recipes to Solve Your “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma
Solve your “What’s for dinner?” dilemma with 11 healthy and easy dinner recipes. From 30-minute quick fixes to slow-cooked delights, there’s something for every taste and schedule. Vegan or meat-lover, busy parent or solo diner—grab your apron, and let’s get cooking!
Healthy Green Bean Casserole (without mushroom soup)
You’ll love this healthier take on the perfect side dish for all your holiday dinners. Made from scratch recipe for green bean casserole without cream of mushroom soup.
Vegan Sausage, Apple, and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
I can never resist a pretty squash! And acorn are one of the cutest in my opinion because of the fluted shape. Better than that though, they have really large seeds that are very easy to scoop out, so it’s a regular at my house for getting stuffed and served in its shell.
Spicy Pumpkin Hummus
This spicy pumpkin dip recipe is your new go-to fall appetizer – you’ll be eating it from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
Gabe’s High Protein Granola Power Bowl – Only 3 Ingredients!
Making satisfying high protein power bowls only takes about a minute to make, using just 3 ingredients. This “granola bar in a bowl” is great for a quick breakfast or snack. When you want to feel full fast, this recipe will do the trick.
How to make Crisp and “Cheesy” Kale Chips in Oven (or Dehydrator)
I’m convinced that a lot of people’s bad experiences with kale start with poor prep. When all of your bite-sized pieces are in the mixing bowl, you’re going to start with oil, salt, and a massage! For the kale, not you. Sorry. But hey, book yourself a massage for later too. You deserve it!
Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Recipe Made Healthier – For Chocolate Lovers
Attention chocolate lovers! Indulge with a healthier homemade option. The idea behind a sweet treat is the word treat, meaning something special you look forward to, something that does not happen every day.
Balsamic Strawberry Shrub Soda | Mocktail
Say hello to shrubs, the OG fruit elixirs that are making a comeback in modern wellness circles. Mocktail recipe for Balsamic Strawberry Shrub Soda
Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa – a Holiday Mocktail
A drink everyone can enjoy, full of crisp fall flavors to make any holiday party extra festive. Everyone will be smiling while they sip this mocktail.
How To Make Tasty Quinoa
On its own quinoa has a mild nutty flavor, yet can be a bit bland. My favorite way to add flavor when cooking quinoa is to replace the water with broth. It makes quinoa go from ok in flavor to very, very tasty.
Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers, meet chicken lasagna. Because life is short and lasagna is magical.
And stuffed peppers chicken lasagna is even magical-er.
Grill and Chill this Summer with these 10 Healthy Picnic Recipes
Make your backyard gatherings truly unforgettable with our handpicked collection of healthier cookout and picnic recipes.
Green Chile Chicken and Butternut Squash Chili
Enjoy a protein-packed bowl of Green Chile and Butternut Squash Chicken Chili. This easy one pot meal with FAST PREP tips!
Peach cobbler – easy to make, topped with ginger biscuits
Drop Biscuit Peach Cobbler, easy to make with much less sugar, so you can eat it with a smile on your face. All the ginger is in the biscuits, which make this a HUGE hit. You’re gonna love it, and folks will be asking you for the recipe.
White Bean Soup with Spinach and Potatoes
A lot of my recipes are born of “Holy guacamole I have a lot of [random ingredient]! What am I gonna do with it?” In this case, the ingredient was spinach.
Individual Blueberry Crisps for 4
Blueberry crisps
Blueberry crumble
Blueberry croustade
Whatever you want to call it. It involves berries and a crispy, crumbly, topping.
Basil Blackberry Smash [Mocktail]
A simple refreshing mocktail recipe made with kombucha, Basil Blackberry Smash is perfect for the summer season.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug
Peanut butter and chocolate, is there a better combination? Healthy makeover on this EASY recipe.
Balsamic Shredded Beef in Slow Cooker
Balsamic Shredded Beef in Slow Cooker – Simple and delicious, you’ll be able to use the left overs for many healthy meals during the week!
How to make Perfect (Easy to Peel) Hard Boiled Eggs: Instant Pot Recipe
Looking for the perfect method to make easy to peel hard boiled eggs in under 15 minutes? Then this recipe is for you. These eggs come out perfect every time!
Failproof high protein crepes you can make at home – Only 4 ingredients
Why do I like protein crepes? My breakfast priorities are twofold: delicious and a decent amount of protein. Delicious because I like good food. Making sure my first meal is protein-rich starts my day ahead of the game
Bright and Vibrant Healthy Green Smoothie with Parsley and Mint
This healthy green smoothie tastes like a refreshing, clean jar full of sunshine. It’s a celebration of a good mood and energy, one sip at a time.
How to make Healthier Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt
A delicious take on a healthier egg salad with crunchy vegetables that will make your tastebuds say WOW!
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili with beans (Two Ways!)
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is perfect for those who are looking for a quick meal that will taste delicious without too much work. The best part about this dish is that the prep time is minimal, yet the flavor is anything but.
Healthy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
Made with silken tofu, this vegan Chocolate Raspberry Mousse lets you enjoy a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on flavor.
Warm and Inviting Cinnamon Cranberry Bread Pudding with Apples
It is so simple to make and a true fail-proof dessert. Or is it for breakfast? You decide!
Moscow Mule Mocktail – Easy Recipe
The Mockscow Mule may be the easiest mocktail ever. Ginger beer, lime juice, and a sprig of mint… and don’t forget the copper mug to keep it ice cold!
Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries
I wondered if I could make roasted brussels sprouts and cranberries on the same sheet pan, and… it totally worked!
Long story short, roasting cranberries is just as transformational as it is for the brussels sprouts.
Harissa Hash & Eggs: Potatoes for Breakfast
When thinking of what to eat for breakfast that is healthy, eggs potatoes for breakfast probably spring to mind. The ingredients for this recipe are mostly staples you will have on hand, and all fall under the “EAT MORE” frequently category. That’s setting the tone for a great start to your day.
Healthy & Hearty Zucchini Carrot Muffins with Apples
These are serious muffins! They’re the sort of muffins other muffins aspire to be. Moist, hearty, and delicious.
Cinnamon Oatmeal Blueberry Muffin
A balance of taste and health. An oatmeal blueberry muffin is great for breakfast or a snack. Made with oatmeal and cinnamon. Moist and sweet enough everyone will enjoy them!
Absolutely Amazing Pumpkin Spice Microwave Muffins in a Mug
For a quick breakfast or snack that you can whip up and have on the table in under 10 minutes, pumpkin spice microwave muffins in a mug are just the ticket.