Your thoughts are probably turning to healthy eating now it is the beginning of a new year, but you might be lacking in inspiration. We have listed 50 of the best healthy recipes that will inspire you to eat healthier this year.
We have a delicious selection of 50 recipes, many that we have tried ourselves, for you to try this year. Breakfasts, lunch and dinner, no matter what you like there is something for everyone.
Speaking of healthy eating, have you seen our Healthy Eating Shopping List and Meal Plan, or Healthy Eating on a Budget posts?
Breakfast
Breakfast Egg Muffins
These Feta, Bacon and Tomato Breakfast Egg Muffins are the ideal time saving breakfast. You can make them ahead of time, and with endless flavour combinations, there is something for everyone.
Here's the recipe for Breakfast Egg Muffins
Blueberry Waffles
These fluffy Blueberry Waffles are one of the easiest ways to get you out of bed in the morning and they are super easy to make too.
Here's the recipe for Blueberry Waffles
Veggie Quinoa Muffins
Make the most of superfood quinoa from the start of your day. These quick quinoa breakfast muffins are a great snack on-the-go and smartly gluten-free.
Here's the recipe for Veggie Quinoa Muffins
Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms
These Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms are perfect for a low carb Sunday brunch, or breakfast when you have a little bit more time to cook your eggs.
Here's the recipe for Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms
Feta and Asparagus Frittata
Packed full of vegetables and super simple to make, this Feta and Asparagus Frittata makes a perfect breakfast or light lunch.
Here's the recipe for Feta and Asparagus Frittata
Superfood porridge (with quinoa, chia and flax)
Superfood porridge with quinoa, flax and chia, as well as the usual oats. Topped with pumpkin seeds and berries for even more goodness!
Here's the recipe for Superfood porridge (with quinoa, chia and flax)
Homemade Muesli
Full of oats, nuts, seeds, fruit and berries, this delicious homemade muesli is a perfect way to start your day off well.
Here's the recipe for Homemade Muesli
Easy Baked Oats
These Easy Baked Oats are a simple, but delicious healthy one bowl breakfast recipe that the whole family will love.
Here's the recipe for Easy Baked Oats
Breakfast Hash
Breakfast Hash is the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday morning, when you have a little more time and want something really hearty and filling.
Here's the recipe for Breakfast Hash
Mushroom Omelette
This Mushroom Omelette is a filling and protein packed meal, whether you have it for dinner or breakfast. Low on calories, but high on taste, this is light enough for a post workout snack option too.
Here's the recipe for Mushroom Omelette
Breakfast Bake
A Breakfast Traybake is a great breakfast to feed a crowd and even better that you can just dump everything in and leave it.
Here's the recipe for Breakfast Bake
Homemade Healthier Nutella
Whilst I still don’t recommend eating all of this in one sitting, we have come up with a Homemade Healthier Nutella, which is just as delicious.
Here's the recipe for Homemade Healthier Nutella
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
If you love anything pumpkin spiced, then you will LOVE these Pumpkin Overnight Oats. Made the night before, so they are perfect for a busy morning.
Here's the recipe for Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Smashed Avocado on Toast 5 Ways
Smashed Avocado on Toast is a quick and simple nutritious breakfast. Our Avo Toast 5 Ways will show you five delicious topping ideas.
Here's the recipe for Smashed Avocado on Toast 5 Ways
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
Think of all your favourite breakfast ingredients - fluffy eggs, avocado, tomatoes, bacon and cheese all brought together between two slices of fresh bread. This is The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich!
Here's the recipe for Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
Lunch
Chilli and Lime Prawn and Avocado Salad
This Chilli and Lime Prawn and Avocado Salad is a tasty lunch or light dinner that proved that salads don't have to be boring.
Here's the recipe for Chilli and Lime Prawn and Avocado Salad
Healthy Mac and Cheese
This Healthy Mac and Cheese is made with a really simple, but super easy, cheesy sauce and is packed with hidden veggies too.
Here's the recipe for Healthy Mac and Cheese
Greek Salad
The Greek Salad is a Greek classic. If you’ve never had one, stop right now and click on this recipe. Bring the flavours of Greece into your kitchen. You’ll need tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, dried oregano, Greek feta, and of course fresh virgin olive oil. The higher the quality of the oil, the b…
Here's the recipe for Greek Salad
Creamy Courgette Soup (Zucchini Soup)
If you are looking for a light and filling soup that is low in calories, then this Creamy Courgette (Zucchini) Soup is for you.
Here's the recipe for Creamy Courgette Soup (Zucchini Soup)
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These easy baked Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms work well as an appetizer, side dish or part of a main meal. A simple weeknight vegetarian dish.
Here's the recipe for Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Smoked Mackerel & Wasabi Paté
‘Bring food that pairs with sake!’ my friend said, as he invited us to a sake tasting to try some of the bottles he’s brought back from Japan recently. But what goes well with sake? With no f…
Here's the recipe for Smoked Mackerel & Wasabi Paté
Mediterranean Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
This Mediterranean Roasted Butternut Squash Salad just might be THE salad to prove that salads don't have to be boring.
Here's the recipe for Mediterranean Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Shakshuka
If you are looking for an easy meal that is bursting with flavour, super cheap to make and uses ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard, then give Shakshuka a try.
Here's the recipe for Shakshuka
Quinoa Greek Salad
This Quinoa Greek Salad is a great vegetarian lunch or a perfect healthy side dish. Containing all your favourite Greek flavours, its light and delicious!
Here's the recipe for Quinoa Greek Salad
Loaded Tuna Sandwich
If you have a tin of tuna in your cupboard, then you have the base for a filling meal. Why not use it to make yourself a super Loaded Tuna Sandwich?
Here's the recipe for Loaded Tuna Sandwich
Healthy Caesar Salad
A super easy and really simple Chicken Caesar Salad recipe with a healthy twist. This could be the best salad recipe you try!
Here's the recipe for Healthy Caesar Salad
Easy Turkey Bolognese
Turkey bolognese is low fat and protein packed. It still has all the delicious flavour of a bolognese, but a little bit lighter.
Here's the recipe for Easy Turkey Bolognese
Spinach & Butternut Squash Soup
Spinach & Butternut Squash Soup is simply delicious with a creamy sweetness from the butternut squash, you’ll want to make this healthy soup again & again!
Here's the recipe for Spinach & Butternut Squash Soup
Salmon Fishcakes
With minimal ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, this salmon fishcake recipe makes a simple healthy meal that is easy to adapt.
Here's the recipe for Salmon Fishcakes
10 Minute Thai Noodle Soup
All the light and fragrant flavours of Thai cuisine in a comforting bowl of noodles with slightly spicy broth.
Here's the recipe for 10 Minute Thai Noodle Soup
Grilled Romaine Hearts with Figs, Pear and Manchego
This Grilled Romaine Hearts with Figs, Pear and Manchego salad makes a great starter or lunch. Perfect for entertaining too!
Here's the recipe for Grilled Romaine Hearts with Figs, Pear and Manchego
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
This bright and creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is packed full of vegetables and so easy to make, that you will never open a tin of soup again.
Here's the recipe for Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Dinner
Mexican Burger
Everyone loves a good burger - but this Mexican Burger a GREAT burger! All of your favourite Mexican flavours in a healthy burger.
Here's the recipe for Mexican Burger
Lentil Curry with Kale & Red Peppers
Recipe for dhal lentil curry. Thoroughly delicious and packed full of nutrients, this is sure to make you feel better.
Here's the recipe for Lentil Curry with Kale & Red Peppers
Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh
A Lamb Rogan Josh is a classic Indian takeaway order, and now you can save yourself money and calories by making it yourself.
Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh
Vegetarian Vermicelli Pasta bowl
Vegetarian Vermicelli -Fideo Pasta bowl.
Here's the recipe for Vegetarian Vermicelli Pasta bowl
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Loaded with rice, beans, vegetables, avocado, cheese and spicy chicken, this Chicken Burrito Bowl is healthy, filling and utterly delicious
Here's the recipe for Chicken Burrito Bowl
20 Minute Thai Green Tofu Bowl
A comforting bowl of spiced tofu, mushrooms, spinach and fine green beans served on wholegrain rice and a Thai green curry sauce and topped with a sprinkle of finely chopped spring onions. Suitable for vegans and made in 20 minutes.
Here's the recipe for 20 Minute Thai Green Tofu Bowl
Pizza Topped Chicken
Why not use a chicken breast as a pizza base for a protein packed meal? Who doesn’t want pizza after a workout? These Pizza Topped Chicken breasts are perfect.
Here's the recipe for Pizza Topped Chicken
Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne (with Hidden Veg)
Make Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne for a simple family favourite. No browning necessary, plus hidden veggies - easy peasy!
Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne (with Hidden Veg)
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
This Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta is a comforting winter warmer and a good way to get some extra vegetables into your diet.
Here's the recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
Garlic Prawn Noodles
These Garlic Prawn Noodles use up leftovers of our Asian Slaw giving these noodles plenty of crunch and a colourful meal in minutes.
Here's the recipe for Garlic Prawn Noodles
Healthy Sausage and Potato Bake
An easy midweek meal that your whole family will love, this healthy sausage and potato bake is also great for WeightWatchers Smartpoints
Here's the recipe for Healthy Sausage and Potato Bake
Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry (Cari Ga)
This Vietnamese Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry is comfort food at its best and so easy to make, you will never buy ready made curry sauce again.
Here's the recipe for Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry (Cari Ga)
Easy Vegan Laksa
This easy vegan laksa only takes minutes to prepare, and it’s bursting with flavour from the coconut milk, chilli and turmeric.
Here's the recipe for Easy Vegan Laksa
Baked Pesto Salmon
This Baked Pesto Salmon is an easy weeknight meal that is nutritious, bursting with flavour and easy to adapt.
Here's the recipe for Baked Pesto Salmon
Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala
Our Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala is made up of juicy and tender chunks of chicken that have been marinated and grilled and then stirred in to a delicious creamy mild sauce.
Here's the recipe for Healthy Chicken Tikka Masala
Prawn, Tomato and Coconut Curry
This creamy Prawn, Tomato and Coconut Curry is another one that is perfect for people that don't like spicy food and it's ready in under 15 minutes too.
Here's the recipe for Prawn, Tomato and Coconut Curry
Lamb Shish Kebab
If you love a takeaway, why not try making these Turkish style Lamb Shish Kebabs at home. A really simple, but flavour packed recipe.
Here's the recipe for Lamb Shish Kebab
Well there you go! 50 of the best healthy recipes for you to try. There are even more in our recipe index, which has over 600 recipes! Which one are you going to try first?
If you’ve tried any of these healthy recipes then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Ceri Jones says
What a super bumper list of recipes. If this doesn't inspire healthy eating this January I don't know what will!
:) Happy new year Dannii and Dave
Ashlee says
Woot woot! Happy to see some vegetarian recipes in there... will definitely have to try some! :)
Ashlee
Natasha says
These breakfast options are great. It's often overlooked and I tend to resort to cereal or an easy bacon/eggs dish because I can't think of the variety. I am book marking and pinning this!
Lisa (mumdadplus4) says
OMG some of these recipes look amazing I will be back to try some of these out, I am really trying to make an effort with my food this year.
denajayne says
My goal for 2017 is to become more healthy and lose some fat. I'm saving this to my bookmarks for future use! xo
Andrea @ The Petite Cook says
This is a fantatsic collection of recipes! Who said eating healthy should be boring?! Well done Dannii, very inspiring :)
Rhian Westbury says
I am definitely pushed myself to be healthier so this is being bookmarked for some inspiration before I go shopping x
Natasha Mairs says
oh wow!!! some really great recipes here. The chocolate chip overnight oats really catch my eye
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This is such a wonderful collection on healthy and nourishing recipes. I've pinned it to come back to later when I'm lacking inspiration.
Heather says
Oh my gosh scrolling through this post was making my tastebuds water and stomach growl! I love all these recommendations and the Chinese Noodles look to DIE for... good healthy food really is a weakness of mine and kdsjflsj unf fantastic selections!
Melanie Edjourian says
What a great selection of healthy recipes there are so many I would like to try I don't know where I would start. Maybe the prawn and tomato curry that looks gorgeous.
Milly Youngman says
So intrigued by the homemade healthy Nutella! I'll definitely be saving some of these recipes on my Pinterest board for healthy food, they all look amazing!
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says
These all look so good, I don't know what to try first! Such a great collection and an awesome variety of cuisine in this roundup! Happy 2017!
Camilla says
So many fabulous recipes here! Keep meaning to make your pizza chicken breasts too! Thanks for including my Spinach & Butternut Squash Soup:-)
Millie says
I am going to try some of these lunches to take to work, as I spent too much money in Pret.