Here's 21 Healthyish Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Recipes To Save For Later (2024)

New year, healthier you.

Hannah LoewentheilPublished on January 06, 2018
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If one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat more healthily, you know that one of the hardest parts can be finding and planning recipes to fuel your weeks and months ahead.

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The following 21 recipes — broken down into breakfast, lunch, and dinner options — all feature whole, minimally processed foods that are low in added sugar and loaded with good stuff like whole grains, fresh produce, nuts, and legumes.

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1. Spinach and Mushroom Egg White Frittata

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All you need are four ingredients and 10 minutes for this filling breakfast you'll want to make every morning. Get the recipe.

2. Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs

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This Tex-Mex–inspired hash loaded with veggies, beans, and eggs is hearty enough to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Get the recipe.

3. Slow Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal

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This breakfast is so delicious you might even want to save some for dessert. But the best part is there's zero added sugar. All the sweetness comes from coconut milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Get the recipe.

4. Spinach, Mushroom, and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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5. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl

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All you need is a cooked sweet potato (which is rich in fiber and vitamin A), almond butter, and almond milk to make this creamy breakfast bowl. Then top it with anything from fresh fruit and granola to nuts and coconut flakes. Get the recipe.

6. Oatmeal Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes

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These better-for-you protein flapjacks are made with rolled oats, yogurt, banana,

and egg. You may never go back to pancake mix again. Get the recipe.

7. Paleo Breakfast Casserole

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This dish is loaded with Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. If you're avoiding meat or following a Whole30 diet, you can always ditch the bacon, add even more vegetables, or serve it over greens. Get the recipe.

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8. Loaded Falafel Bowl

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Rather than fried in oil, these melt-in-your-mouth falafel balls are baked from start to finish in the oven. The tabouleh is made with millet, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, and the hummus is packed with protein and fiber. Get the recipe.

9. Kale, White Bean, and Chicken Soup

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Make a big batch of this filling soup and keep portions of it frozen for future lunches or dinners. Get the recipe.

10. Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lentils, Kale, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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The best part about roasted sweet potatoes is how versatile they are. Just pop it in the oven and load it with any of your favorite ingredients like beans, veggies, or protein. Get the recipe.

11. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Dipping Sauce

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You don't have to turn on the oven (or even use the microwave) to make these tasty lettuce wraps. And depending on your preferences, you can easily substitute chicken or tofu for the shrimp. Get the recipe.

12. Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowls

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If you're trying to avoid dairy, you can easily forego the cheese and sour cream. Loaded with quinoa, beans, spices, and a homemade avocado salsa, these bowls certainly don't lack any flavor. Get the recipe.

13. Avocado Tuna Salad

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You won't find any mayo here, thanks to creamy avocado. You can always dress up this tuna salad by adding sliced apples, chopped nuts, and extra veggies. Eat it on wholewheat bread, with crackers, on top of a salad, or straight with a fork. Get the recipe.

14. Lemon and Dill Bulgur Salad With Salmon

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Even people who hate salads will love this grain bowl topped with pine nuts, pomegranate, scallions, cucumber, and baked salmon. Get the recipe.

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15. Sheet Pan Garlic-Roasted Salmon With Brussels Sprouts

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Sometimes simple is best, like in the case of this sheet pan salmon dinner. Brussels sprouts and salmon get tossed with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper then baked in the oven. Get the recipe.

16. Zucchini Noodles With Creamy Avocado Pesto

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You can add your favorite roasted veggies, grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy tofu to these rich avocado noodles to make an even more filling meal. Get the recipe.

17. Cauliflower Steaks With Mushroom Gravy

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Meatless Monday will never be the same thanks to hearty veggie steaks topped with savory gravy. Get the recipe.

18. Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

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You're going to want to make a huge pot of this chili and keep it on hand for chilly nights. If you're trying to eat less meat, you can take out the ground turkey and you'll still feel full, thanks to a hearty serving of beans and sweet potato. Get the recipe.

19. Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa

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How do you turn otherwise boring grilled chicken into an outstanding dinner? Marinate it in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and cilantro, then serve it topped with a homemade tangy avocado salsa. Get the recipe.

20. Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

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Would you believe me if I told you this creamy cauliflower grits topped with Cajun shrimp only calls for five ingredients? Yep. Get the recipe.

21. Thai Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Bowls

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If you're trying to cut back on carbs, roasted spaghetti squash makes a perfect pasta substitute. Top it with this Thai-inspired chicken, which gets a flavor boost from fish sauce, soy sauce, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Get the recipe.

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    FAQs

    What healthy things to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? ›

    • :
    • For breakfast:
    • - A bowl of oatmeal with fruits and nuts.
    • - Scrambled eggs with whole wheat toast.
    • - Greek yogurt with granola and berries.
    • - Avocado toast with poached egg.
    • For lunch:
    • - Grilled chicken salad with mixed greens and veggies.
    Oct 6, 2023

    What is the healthiest thing you can eat for lunch? ›

    What you eat for lunch is almost as important as what you eat for breakfast.
    1. Avocado and egg sandwich. ...
    2. Summer rolls with peanut sauce. ...
    3. Quinoa pear salad with spinach, cranberries and pecans. ...
    4. Protein Salad. ...
    5. Loaded Vegetable Sandwich. ...
    6. Lentil vegetable soup. ...
    7. Chicken burrito bowl with rice and beans.
    Aug 30, 2023

    What two things can you never eat for breakfast lunch and dinner? ›

    Here the riddle is What two things can you never eat for breakfast?. The answer for this question is lunch and dinner, this is because, when we are eating breakfast we cannot eat the the other two. Lunch is taken on afternoon and dinner at night.

    How to eat breakfast lunch and dinner for weight loss? ›

    Include leafy greens and raw salads. Make sure each meal has a source of lean protein. Limit carbohydrates and starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, to no more than a quarter of the plate. Favor healthful fats, such as avocados, olive oil, nuts, and seeds, and make sure that their portions are limited.

    What is the best meal for everyday? ›

    What foods are healthy to eat every day? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 , each day you should aim to eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, and foods containing protein (either plant-based or from lean meats or fish).

    What is the first thing you should eat in the morning? ›

    A good meal in the morning is one that is higher in protein and lower in sugary carbs or mainly carbs. So eggs or salmon is good in the morning with fruit or vegetables. Some good fats such as avocado, almond milk, and nuts can also be beneficial.

    What 2 foods can you not eat for breakfast? ›

    Here are the 10 worst foods you can eat in the morning.
    • Breakfast Cereals. Many people think breakfast cereals are a nutritious choice for children and adults. ...
    • Pancakes and Waffles. ...
    • Toast with Margarine. ...
    • Muffins. ...
    • Fruit Juice. ...
    • Toaster Pastries. ...
    • Scones with Jam and Cream. ...
    • Sweetened Non-Fat Yogurt.

    What two foods don't go together? ›

    A list of common foods that don't complement each other.
    • Cereal and orange juice. The acids in orange juice destroy the enzyme that helps digest starches present in cereal. ...
    • Melons and milk. ...
    • Fruits after meals. ...
    • Beans and cheese. ...
    • Ghee and honey. ...
    • Tomato and cheese pasta sauce.
    Jul 11, 2013

    What are the two things you can't eat for dinner? ›

    Things You Should Not Eat To Eat|Starch Contains Food. Starchy foods such as pasta, rice, and potatoes are not appropriate at mealtime. Fatty and fatty foods. Spicy Food.

    What are the 5 foods that burn belly fat? ›

    Five foods that may help burn belly fat include:
    • foods with soluble fiber like fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
    • foods with protein like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
    • fatty fish like tuna and salmon.
    • foods with probiotics like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi.
    • green tea.

    What is the best bedtime snack for weight loss? ›

    What to eat if you're hungry before bed and don't want to gain weight
    • A small bowl of plain yogurt topped with berries.
    • A low-fat, sugar-free protein shake.
    • A handful of nuts.
    • Two tablespoons of peanut or other nut butter and an apple.
    • Coconut yogurt topped with a handful of nuts or berries.

    What is a good breakfast lunch and dinner time? ›

    breakfast within 2 hours of rising with focus on lean protein and low-sugar fruit; lunch: midday paying attention to lean protein + complex carbs; dinner before 8 pm with focus on fiber + low saturated fat; and snacks focusing on high fiber + lean protein.

    What should I eat for each meal to be healthy? ›

    eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day (see 5 A Day) base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta. have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks) eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein.

    What is the healthiest breakfast you can eat? ›

    The healthiest breakfast foods include a protein, healthy fat and source of carbohydrates, according to Smolen. For a healthy breakfast, consider eating foods like oatmeal with nut butter, avocado toast with an egg, chia seed pudding or a greek yogurt parfait with nuts and berries.

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