Recipes
Find delicious and easy recipes that fit your lifestyle and dietary preferences.
Breakfast
High Protein Breakfast Burrito
A delicious high-protein breakfast burrito with eggs, turkey bacon, and veggies, all wrapped in lavash bread.
Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe
With customizable ingredients and only about 30 minutes of prep and cook time, these healthy freezer breakfast sandwiches are simple, delicious, and easy to make.
12 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes
With these Mediterranean diet breakfast ideas containing fresh veggies, fruit, yogurt, tomatoes, feta cheese, and ancient grains, you can feel good knowing that your morning meal is both healthy and delicious.
Banana Muffins with Brainiac Almond Butter
This healthy banana muffin recipe is perfect for when you only have one overripe banana and want to make a grab-and-go snack.
Single-Serve Healthy Migas
Migas is a quick and nutrient-packed breakfast recipe that we are so excited to share with you! If you like tortillas and eggs (kitchen staples for us!), then we think you’ll love our migas recipe.
Peanut Butter Granola (Naturally Sweetened)
Our peanut butter granola is a 3-ingredient, clean and simple granola for every day of the week!
15 Vegan Breakfast Recipes
In this guide, we’ve compiled 15 easy vegan breakfast ideas that are nutritious, tasty, and contain fiber, protein, or healthy fats to keep you satiated all morning long.
Best Stovetop Oatmeal (No Sugar Added!)
A delicious way to make stovetop oatmeal with whole ingredients!
Healthy Tropical Smoothie Recipe
A high protein, refreshing, and healthy tropical smoothie perfect for summer!
Egg Bites (Ready in Just 30 Minutes)
Egg bites are a quick, high-protein, on-the-go breakfast for the whole family!
Overnight Oats Recipe: 3 Ways
There’s nothing like waking up to breakfast in the morning. Here are 3 fun ways to dress up your overnight oats.
Toddler Friendly Apple and Banana Pancakes
If you like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas, then you’ll love, love, love this recipe! It’s made with whole ingredients and comes together in about 25 minutes (clean up not included).
Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Easy and Fast!)
These banana oatmeal cookies are a dessert that can pass for breakfast. Enough said! A perfect use for the ripe bananas sitting on your countertop.
Breakfast Smoothie (Ready in 5 Minutes!)
A quick and easy breakfast smoothie to throw together for rushed mornings. Customize it to suit what you have on hand and your personal preferences!
Healthy Chocolate Coffee Smoothie (Just 5 Minutes to Make!)
We’re always looking for a new breakfast to add into our rotation and this healthy chocolate coffee smoothie is our new star player!
Blueberry Pancake Recipe
This blueberry pancake recipe is great for batch breakfasts. This recipe is toddler friendly and can be made ahead of time (you’re welcome, busy parents).
Blueberry Bars (Quick, Easy, & Delicious)
These blueberry bars are a perfect breakfast go-to. Make batches of these bars over the weekend and your Monday morning self will thank you.
Acai Bowl: How to Make an Easy, Homemade Acai Bowl
Have you ever wanted to make a homemade acai bowl? You can make your own at home with a good blender and some pretty basic ingredients.
Healthy Banana Bread
This is our healthy twist on classic banana bread. While it’s not gluten-free, you won’t find processed sugar or dairy.
Chocolate Chia Pudding (Simple Overnight Recipe)
Perfect for breakfast or dessert, our chocolate chia pudding is satisfyingly sweet and nutritious. Including only four ingredients, it will only take you a few minutes to prep.
Desserts
Homemade Popsicles Recipe
Made with just a few ingredients per flavor, these homemade popsicles are simple, delicious, and perfect for a warm day.
Easter Carrot Cake Cookies (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
If you’re a traditional carrot cake lover, you’ll love our gluten-free, refined-sugar-free spin on this classic with these Easter-inspired carrot cake cookies.
Toddler-Friendly Heart-Shaped Waffles
What better way to spoil your toddler on Valentine’s Day morning than with heart-shaped waffles?
Plant-Based Valentine Vegan Gummies
Our version of Valentine’s vegan gummy candy is super simple and ready in 25 minutes!
Valentine Date Truffles Recipe
These vegan chocolate date truffles are easy to make, require only a few ingredients, and there is no baking required!
Apple Donuts Recipe
Jump to section How to Make Apple Donuts Apple Donuts Ingredients We. Love. Donuts. Seems kind of unnecessary to say
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Recipe
A delicious, 90-second, gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe—and no baking required!
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Everyone knows gingerbread cookies—but have you tried gingerbread ice cream? Turns out, the flavors are just as good cold as they are warm!
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Loaf
A gluten-free take on the classic gingerbread loaf—with a fraction of the calories and sugar.
Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshake Recipe
Jump to section How to Make a Healthy Peppermint Milkshake What Is in the Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshake? Healthier Chick-fil-A Peppermint
Carrot Cake Baked Oats Recipe
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
No one likes standing around all day waiting for pumpkin cheesecake to bake, so our quick blended-and-chilled version is the perfect alternative.
Frozen Banana Bark Bites
In this banana bark recipe, you’ll find plenty of delicious flavors that complement one another, including peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut—what’s not to love?
Apple Crumble
We made this single-serve apple crumble healthier than most without losing any of that wholesome flavor.
Banana Muffins with Brainiac Almond Butter
This healthy banana muffin recipe is perfect for when you only have one overripe banana and want to make a grab-and-go snack.
Healthy Snickers Ice Cream Bars
Healthier versions of this ice cream bar have been buzzing around the internet, so we thought we’d try our hand at it, using some of our favorite ingredients and brands.
Cotton Candy Grape Sorbet
Cotton Candy Grape sorbet is a quick and simple frozen dessert to fend off the hot, summer months.
Mango Sorbet: Easy and Delicious Recipe
Our mango sorbet is a quick and simple dessert, perfect for summer!
15 Easy and Impressive Gluten-Free Desserts
Our 15 delicious and easy gluten-free desserts will leave you satisfied and impressed.
Chocolate Nut Clusters
Chocolate nut clusters are an easy 2-ingredient dessert for your emergency chocolate cravings.
Frozen Yogurt Chocolate Raspberry Bites
What are frozen yogurt chocolate raspberry bites? A healthy and quick, sweet treat that has no sugar added!
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
A viral ice cream trend (for good reason) made up of blended cottage cheese! You have to try it to believe it. Creamy, protein-packed, and low sugar!
Healthy Chocolate Cake
A gluten-free, low-fat, refined sugar-free, but still decadent healthy chocolate cake for all of your chocolate needs!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Snack
These chocolate peanut butter rice cakes are a quick, salty and sweet snack, perfect for when you’re on the go.
No-Bake Vegan Turtle Brownies
These no-bake vegan turtle brownies are a no added sugar chocolate-y dessert!
Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Easy and Fast!)
These banana oatmeal cookies are a dessert that can pass for breakfast. Enough said! A perfect use for the ripe bananas sitting on your countertop.
Apple “Nachos” (Ready in 10 minutes)
Apple Nachos are a low-sugar, quick dessert when you need a sweet bite. We encourage customizing your toppings to suit your taste!
Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites
These dark chocolate coconut bites are our healthy spin on a mounds bar! They store well in the refrigerator (but won’t be there long) and are easy to make.
Yogurt Bark (Easy, 5-Minute Recipe)
Yogurt bark is one of our favorite snacks because not only is it sweet and fun it’s also full of nutrients, like healthy fat and protein!
Homemade Hot Cocoa (Only 3 Ingredients)
Our 3-ingredient homemade hot cocoa is perfect for minimalists and chocolate lovers. Hot cocoa mixes, while convenient, just aren’t as tasty or nutritious as making one yourself.
Acai Bowl: How to Make an Easy, Homemade Acai Bowl
Have you ever wanted to make a homemade acai bowl? You can make your own at home with a good blender and some pretty basic ingredients.
Chocolate Chia Pudding (Simple Overnight Recipe)
Perfect for breakfast or dessert, our chocolate chia pudding is satisfyingly sweet and nutritious. Including only four ingredients, it will only take you a few minutes to prep.
Dinner
Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup Recipe
The perfect transition from winter to spring, this lemon chicken soup with orzo is warm, hearty, and bright.
Turkey Veggie Nuggets Recipe
We reimagined chicken nuggets and have put a healthy spin on them that tastes amazing.
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
For this healthy homemade chicken pot pie, we created a simple recipe that doesn’t require getting out the rolling pin or making your own pie crust.
Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap (Asian tofu and cashew lettuce wraps)
In this Asian lettuce wraps recipe, we stir fry tofu and cashew in a simple peanut sauce and dollop the mixture into lettuce cups. That’s it!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings w/ Dan-O Seasoning
We’ve got the top tips for making the best air fryer chicken wings, including a few simple steps and our favorite healthy seasoning to use (shoutout to Dan-O’s!).
Hidden Veggie Mac N Cheese
Unlike most boxed versions, our hidden veggie mac n’ cheese is packed with whole ingredients you and your kids can pronounce and is loaded with feel-good ingredients that will keep you full longer.
Salmon Bites + Cucumber Spiral
There are so many ways to make salmon—roasted, grilled, pan-fried, raw, and more. When we’re going for an oven-roasted option,
High-Fiber Caprese Pasta Salad
This caprese pasta salad is bursting with Italian-inspired flavors, and is satisfying both in taste and substance.
Vegan Pot Pie
This vegan pot pie is a spin on an American classic using store-bought dough and frozen veggies for ease and convenience!
Date & Pistachio Crusted Salmon
If you’re craving a sweet and salty salmon entree, then you’re going to love our Date & Pistachio Crusted Salmon recipe!
Veggie Pasta Bake
This one pan veggie pasta dish is packed with vegetables and protein. Minimal dishes and easy to prep! This is a great option for on-the-go home cooks.
Southwestern Egg Hash (Easy and Filling)
This Southwestern Egg Hash is a one-pan lunch or dinner packed with vegetables and protein. We use jalapeno, black beans, cilantro, and corn for a southwestern flare.
Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats are a healthy main dish made from stuffing scooped out zucchinis with delicious buffalo chicken filling and topped with a ranch dressing.
How to Cook Jasmine Rice (Fluffy and Ready in Minutes)
Our step-by-step method on how to cook jasmine rice is a fool-proof way to get delicious, fluffy jasmine rice every time.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower fried rice is a side or main made out of riced (sometimes referred to as pearled) cauliflower. Veggies, egg, and asian-inspired spices and condiments like soy sauce and sesame oil add beautiful depth of flavor.
Turkey Burger Recipe: Easy, 5-Minute Prep
You’ll make a dinner everyone loves with this savory, delicious turkey burger recipe.
Dips
Healthy Guacamole
Our homemade guacamole recipe is super simple to throw together, so long as you have a few ripe avocados laying around.
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa makes for an easy side condiment – it’s zesty, sweet, and a little spicy. Ready in minutes!
Hummus (Fast and Easy!)
Hummus is a middle eastern dip made from blended garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), tahini, and a few other simple ingredients.
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
We’re big on buffalo sauce here at The Nutrition Insider! This healthy buffalo chicken dip is a classic make-ahead dip
Drinks
Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe
Jump to section How to make shamrock shakes? What’s in a shamrock shake? Our Shamrock Shake Ingredients When March rolls
Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
A nutrient-loaded, protein-packed take on the classic hot chocolate.
Peppermint Mocha Recipe
With under 130 calories and 16 grams of sugar, this healthy peppermint mocha can’t be beat.
Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe
Loaded with pumpkin puree, warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, and lower-sugar chai mix, this iced pumpkin chai tea latte is the perfect fall drink
Ice Spice Munchkins Drink
We put our own spin on the Ice Spice Munchkins drink (essentially a donut smoothie) and made a healthier version of it.
Pumpkin Pie Collagen Smoothie
If you love the flavors of pumpkin pie but don’t love the sugar crash, this satiating pumpkin smoothie is the perfect breakfast or snack that will help to keep you full and keep your blood sugar stable for hours.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
In our homemade pumpkin spice latte, we slashed the sugar and cut the calories—without compromising on any of the flavors!
Healthy Tropical Smoothie Recipe
A high protein, refreshing, and healthy tropical smoothie perfect for summer!
Berry Banana Smoothie
There’s something about a berry banana smoothie that just screams summer and we’re here for it. This smoothie is special
Piña Colada Smoothie
Our Pina Colada Smoothie is a creamy, high protein smoothie that will make you feel like you’re on vacation!
Healthy Chocolate Coffee Smoothie (Just 5 Minutes to Make!)
We’re always looking for a new breakfast to add into our rotation and this healthy chocolate coffee smoothie is our new star player!
Homemade Hot Cocoa (Only 3 Ingredients)
Our 3-ingredient homemade hot cocoa is perfect for minimalists and chocolate lovers. Hot cocoa mixes, while convenient, just aren’t as tasty or nutritious as making one yourself.
Golden Milk: Benefits & A Delicious Recipe
Golden (turmeric) milk could be your next favorite functional drink. If you’re skeptical about adding spices to your milk, we get it. But we think you’ll be surprised how delicious this is.
Ginger Shots Recipe: Fast and Easy
Ginger shots are perfect for winter time when everyone seems to be getting over the sniffles. Has anyone ever suggested
Lunch
Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap (Asian tofu and cashew lettuce wraps)
In this Asian lettuce wraps recipe, we stir fry tofu and cashew in a simple peanut sauce and dollop the mixture into lettuce cups. That’s it!
Hidden Veggie Mac N Cheese
Unlike most boxed versions, our hidden veggie mac n’ cheese is packed with whole ingredients you and your kids can pronounce and is loaded with feel-good ingredients that will keep you full longer.
Salmon Bites + Cucumber Spiral
There are so many ways to make salmon—roasted, grilled, pan-fried, raw, and more. When we’re going for an oven-roasted option,
California Turkey Club Wrap
Our California Turkey Club Wrap is a quick and filling lunch, simple enough to make in 5 minutes!
Salads
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Our Brussels sprouts salad recipe is the perfect dish to bridge the gap between veggie lovers and veggie skeptics. It’s warm and crispy, with a tangy dressing and sweet, crunchy topping.
High-Fiber Caprese Pasta Salad
This caprese pasta salad is bursting with Italian-inspired flavors, and is satisfying both in taste and substance.
Easy Tuna Salad Recipe (Helpful Video)
If you’re a tuna fan and like experimenting with finding the “perfect” homemade tuna salad, we think you’ll love this one. We use bold flavors and a range of spices to make this taste great.
Kale Caesar
Our Kale Caesar recipe is a fiber and iron-rich salad with a fan-favorite dressing.
Watermelon Feta Salad (Ready in 10 Minutes!)
Watermelon feta salad is a bright, sweet, and tangy recipe perfect for warm weather.
Chopped Lemon Veggie Salad
The key to this chopped lemon veggie salad is a fine dice and chop, lots of lemon, and herbs.
Broccoli Crunch Salad
Our broccoli crunch salad is an incredible side dish that will likely be gone within minutes of making it… it’s
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
We love this Mediterranean quinoa salad because it has plant-based protein, bright and crunchy veggies, and salty kalamata olives to add a punch to each bite.
Kale Apple Salad (Easy and Ready in Minutes)
Our recipe for kale apple salad is delicious, nutrient-dense, and seasonal! This salad is fresh and bright. Even a kale skeptic would agree.
Buffalo Chicken Salad (5-Minute Prep)
One of the best things you can do with leftover chicken (in our humble opinion) is make buffalo chicken salad!
Sauces & Spreads
Raspberry Jam (Homemade & Just 3 Ingredients)
This homemade raspberry jam recipe is easy (only 3 ingredients), fast, and instantly elevates foods like yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, and so much else.
Sides
How to Cook Beetroot
Beetroot has a ton of healthy nutrients and is far easier to prepare than you might imagine.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Our Brussels sprouts salad recipe is the perfect dish to bridge the gap between veggie lovers and veggie skeptics. It’s warm and crispy, with a tangy dressing and sweet, crunchy topping.
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa makes for an easy side condiment – it’s zesty, sweet, and a little spicy. Ready in minutes!
Smashed Sweet Potatoes
These smashed sweet potatoes are a “smashing,” nutrient-packed side dish for your next get together.
Turmeric Rice (Just 2 Minutes of Prep)
Our turmeric rice dish is beautiful both in color and nutrients.
Homemade Broccoli Tots
Broccoli tots are a quick and easy snack; they’re also perfect for toddlers!
Pickled Red Onions (Quick and Easy Recipe)
Our quick and easy pickled red onions are a quick and simple way to elevate a savory dish. Add to tacos, salads, and more with this bright, acidic topping.
Parmesan Zucchini Fries with Lemon
This parmesan zucchini with lemon is a simple, vegetarian side dish with a lot of flavor!
Easy Roasted Cauliflower (With Tahini Dressing)
Roasted cauliflower with an herbed tahini dressing makes for the perfect side dish. This recipe pairs well with your protein of choice and has a middle eastern flare.
Snacks
Kale Chips Recipe
Don’t let the word “kale” turn you away. These kale chips are truly so good—even if you “hate kale,” you will be pleasantly surprised by this delicious snack.
Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap (Asian tofu and cashew lettuce wraps)
In this Asian lettuce wraps recipe, we stir fry tofu and cashew in a simple peanut sauce and dollop the mixture into lettuce cups. That’s it!
Lettuce Tacos
These turkey-filled, lettuce tacos are our go-to for a refreshing, low-carb, high-protein meal.
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa makes for an easy side condiment – it’s zesty, sweet, and a little spicy. Ready in minutes!
Peanut Butter Granola (Naturally Sweetened)
Our peanut butter granola is a 3-ingredient, clean and simple granola for every day of the week!
Chocolate Nut Clusters
Chocolate nut clusters are an easy 2-ingredient dessert for your emergency chocolate cravings.
Healthy Tropical Smoothie Recipe
A high protein, refreshing, and healthy tropical smoothie perfect for summer!
Overnight Oats Recipe: 3 Ways
There’s nothing like waking up to breakfast in the morning. Here are 3 fun ways to dress up your overnight oats.
Homemade Broccoli Tots
Broccoli tots are a quick and easy snack; they’re also perfect for toddlers!
Healthy Rice Cake Recipe
5 ways to transform simple, plain rice cakes into nutrient-packed, filling, and tasty snacks!
Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats (Ready in 10 Minutes)
Our tuna salad cucumber boats are a low-carb lunch or snack option that can be made in just 10 minutes!
Turmeric Tahini Granola
Our Turmeric Tahini Granola is a crunchy granola with an anti-inflammatory boost!
Homemade Walnut Butter Recipe
This homemade walnut butter has a different depth of flavor than peanut and almond. It pairs well with jelly on toast, yogurt, or with a spoon.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Snack
These chocolate peanut butter rice cakes are a quick, salty and sweet snack, perfect for when you’re on the go.
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
These Almond Butter Stuffed Dates are easy to make, require no baking, and are a sweet treat to store in your refrigerator all week long.
Apple “Nachos” (Ready in 10 minutes)
Apple Nachos are a low-sugar, quick dessert when you need a sweet bite. We encourage customizing your toppings to suit your taste!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
Peanut butter oatmeal balls are a fun and easy on-the-go snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and chocolate chips.
Blueberry Bars (Quick, Easy, & Delicious)
These blueberry bars are a perfect breakfast go-to. Make batches of these bars over the weekend and your Monday morning self will thank you.