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23 Healthy recipes for the New Year
Looking for a healthier New Year? Check out our round-up of healthy New Year recipes that will make all your family healthier this New Year.
1. Paleo Oatmeal
Oats are forbidden when on a paleo diet. So this recipe mimics the consistency of oatmeal without the oats. Seeds such as almonds, sunflower, coconut, chia, and flaxseed can be used to mimic the consistency of oatmeal. You can add some sweetness with some cinnamon, raisins, or whatever fruit you like. This recipe is totally customizable to your tastes. Just because you are eating healthy doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious.
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2. Plant-Based Whole Grain Pancakes
Who knew pancakes can be healthy? If you love pancakes and are trying to get more plant-based foods in your diet and this recipe is for you.
These pancakes are loaded with plant-based protein and will keep you full. Top these pancakes with cashew butter and fresh fruit and you have a sweet and hardy meal. Afterward, you won’t even miss your regular pancakes.
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3. Mediterranean Tofu Scramble
Are you trying to eat fewer animal products this year? Try this recipe that swaps out eggs for tofu.
This recipe pairs tofu with chopped vegetables. Then is mixed with olive oil and feta cheese leaving you with a delicious meal. The best part is you can customize the toppings to your liking.
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4. Breakfast Veggie Burger
What better way to start off your morning than with a burger? This burger is plant-based and protein-packed so you start your day off right.
Add some eggs and fresh veggies to the vegetable patty for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.
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5. Fiber-Filled Breakfast Burrito
Stop eating sugary foods for breakfast. Start your day off on the right note with this fiber-filled breakfast burrito.
This healthy meal will give you your daily dose of protein and fiber. It contains items such as eggs and sausage wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. This breakfast burrito will keep you full and satisfied.
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6. Vanilla-Bourbon French Toast
If you have a sweet tooth and must have some sugar for breakfast try this lower-sugar French toast recipe.
By using vanilla extract this French toast recipe has almost the same sweetness as the traditional one. So same sweetness with a lot less added sugar. Great for those who love sweet products for breakfast.
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7. Salmon cakes with lemon yogurt sauce
Salmon is one of the first foods people think about when healthy food is mentioned. So why not try it for yourself?
This recipe is for flaky salmon fish cakes that are delicious and packed with healthy omega-3. These salmon fish cakes are topped with a delicious lemon yogurt sauce. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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8. Easy Soba Noodle Soup
Soba Noodle soup is traditionally eaten on December 31st as it symbolizes good luck for the new year. So why not eat a delicious and healthy soup that can give you good luck for the next year?
This Soba noodle soup recipe is simple and easy. It can be made in around 30 minutes and is prepared with noodles, mushrooms, and greens. Start your new year off healthier and luckier than the year before.
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9. Rib-eye with tomato pesto butter and herb salad
Rib-eye is one of my own personal favorite types of beef cuts. So anything that can make it healthier for me gets my attention.
Check out this recipe for a fresh and fast meal. It’s also hearty, healthy, and fulfilling all at the same time. Who says you can’t eat your favorite foods and still eat healthily?
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10. Spinach, Sausage, and Pepper Pizza
Pizza is a crowd-favorite meal. I am sure you have heard the saying that what you make at home is healthier than at a restaurant. While this may not always be true, in this case it is.
This homemade pizza recipe gives you all your favorite toppings, without all the grease that restaurant pizza gives. So although not super healthy small steps like this will make you healthier overall.
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11. Chicken enchilada soup
Soup is great when the weather is cold. This simple chicken enchilada soup will be a hit with your family. It’s full of flavor with the chicken and crunchy tortillas. This soup recipe makes for a great family meal when the weather cools down.
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12. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
We just gave you an enchilada soup recipe so why not try the real thing? These tasty enchiladas are loaded with ground turkey and black beans. They are topped off with a delicious sauce and cheese! This healthier alternative to traditional enchiladas is very easy to make and will be a family favorite.
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13. Wasabi fish and chips bowl
Check out this healthy take on fish and chips. This recipe is easy, fast, healthy, and completely satisfying. Whitefish is used as the filling and are coated with a wasabi crust. Then Sweet potatoes are used for the chips. Who knew fish and chips could be so healthy?
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14. Blackened Fish Sandwich with Avocado and Cabbage
Buying a fish sandwich usually means a mystery seafood that is deep-fried and served with soggy bread. To help cover the blandness and dryness of the mystery meat tarter sauce is used.
This fish sandwich recipe will change your thinking. This recipe uses tilapia fillets that are cooked until blackened. Avocado and cabbage are also used to add even more nutrients to your meal. If you like spicy food and touch of sriracha will give the sandwich a nice kick. Just beware you may never buy another fish sandwich again.
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15. Skillet Chicken in White Wine Sauce
Eating healthy shouldn’t mean long and complicated cook times. This chicken recipe is quick, easy, and healthy.
This dish can be made in just one skillet and is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Chicken is seared and topped with a garlic and onion white wine sauce. This recipe is sure to please any crowd!
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16. Spicy lamb larb with vermicelli
Here is another quick and easy recipe, spicy lamb larb with vermicelli. If you love Thai food and spicy food this lamb larb recipe is for you.
You can make this dish in under 30 minutes. It’s delicious and a healthy option. What more do you want?
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17. Low-Calorie Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwich
If you want a Beef and Cheddar sandwich skip the fast food places and try this far healthier recipe at home. Easy to make for lunch or dinner. This sandwich is loaded with protein and fiber.
In this recipe, you can either use store-bought prepacked deli cuts or you can use garlic-rosemary roast beef that you make. Making roast beef is a much healthier option but it’s nice to have quicker and easier alternatives.
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18. Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles
If you have never tried “Zoodles” then you are missing out. New Year means trying new things and you won’t be sorry you tried this healthy and delicious meal.
This low-carb meal is a healthy stir fry made from zucchini and onions that are tossed with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Start your New Year off on the right note!
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19. Cayenne chicken skewers with black bean salsa
If you like spicy food then this recipe is for you. The chicken and the salsa both have heat to them. So beware if you can’t take spicy food.
This chicken skewer recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor. We didn’t even mention it’s healthy and packed with ingredients to refuel you after an eventful day. Chicken thighs are used is this recipe but you can use other cuts as well.
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20. Hearty Italian Sausage Soup
What’s better than healthy comfort food? This recipe is the ultimate comfort dish and will remind you of the soup your mom used to make.
This soup recipe sounds complicated but is pretty simple to make. You can even customize it to your liking. You can add more vegetables or can even swap out the farfalle with brown rice or quinoa to make this even healthier!
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21. Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice
We just love one-pot dishes. They are easy and quick to make. Make no mistake though, this dish is delicious and guaranteed to impress even the pickiest of eaters.
This recipe is packed with so much flavor and texture. The chicken thighs are bursting with buttery garlic flavor.
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22. Chicken meatballs with zucchini and spaghetti
Here is another simple, delicious, and healthy recipe. These chicken meatballs take the stress out of cooking family dinners. This recipe uses chicken sausages, zucchini, and spaghetti. If you love pasta, this recipe gives you a healthy version.
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23. Jambalaya
Want a tasty meal in about 30 minutes? Then try out this Jambalaya recipe which will make you think you are out Mardi Gras.
This one pot Jambalaya recipe is tasty and easy to make. It’s prepared with rice, chicken, shrimp, and sausages. Perfect comfort food for winter time but you can also enjoy year round as it’s so tasty!
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