BEST HEALTHY RECIPES (2024)

51 OF THE BEST HEALTHY RECIPES! LOW FAT, LOW CARB AND KETO RECIPESTO KICK START YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!

From cakes and cookies to dinners and sides, these healthy recipes have been chosen by you! Made many times over by readers all around the world, there’s something here for everyone!

Breakfast Egg Muffins 3 Ways (Meal Prep)LOW FAT, LOW CARB, KETO

Whether you’re on a low carb or Keto diet, or you need something quick to grab while running out of the door, Breakfast Egg Muffins are a delicious healthy saviour and PERFECT for Meal Prep!

Just like mini frittatas, can be cooked ahead of time and refrigerated for when you need them to grab and go!

Caprese Stuffed AvocadosLOW CARB, KETO

Basil Pesto Caprese Stuffed Avocado drizzledwith balsamic glaze make an incredible light lunch or snack! Take creamy avocados to a different level! Sweet and juicy grape/cherry tomatoes with fresh mozzarella balls are tossed through basil pesto and spooned into avocado halves! | cafedelites.com

Creamy Spinach Stuffed SalmonLOW CARB, KETO

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon in garlic butter is a new delicious way to enjoy salmon! Filled with cream cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese and garlic, this salmon beats than anything found in a restaurant. Your new favourite salmon recipe includes pan fried AND oven baked methods!

Garlic Mushroom Chicken ThighsLOW CARB, KETO

Golden seared chicken thighs in a delicious, buttery garlic mushroom sauce with a sprinkle of herbs is THE weeknight dinner everyone raves about! Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes OR lower carb options like mashed cauliflower or zucchini noodles!

Buttery Mashed CauliflowerLOW CARB, KETO

Keto approved CREAMYMashedCauliflowerwith Garlic, SourCream and Parmesan is the low carb side dish!

Honey Pork ChopsLOW FAT

Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops made simple, with the most amazing and addictive 4-ingredient honey garlic sauce that is so good you’ll want it on everything!

Low Fat Chocolate Mug CakeLOW FAT

A super indulgent low fat chocolate mug cake recipe, to cheat on your diet without cheating. Only 138 calories withoutchocolate chips OR 219 calories including them!Because when you want cake…youwant cake!

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts with BaconLOW CARB, KETO

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts andbacon oven baked in a cheesy creamy garlic sauce topped withbubbling mozzarella and parmesancheese!This recipe is guaranteedto convert ANY sprouts hating fan to fall in love (me included)!

Easy Mozzarella Chicken Recipe (Low Carb Chicken Parm)LOW CARB, KETO

Seasoned chicken simmered in a homemade tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. The BEST Easy Mozzarella Chicken recipe that happens to be exactly what it claims to be… EASY! A 20-minute Low Carb Chicken Parmesan WITH NO BREADING! You don’t even MISS a crispy crumb on this chicken…it is SO good!

Chili Lime Steak FajitasLOW FAT, LOW CARB

Chili Lime Steak Fajitas are so juicy and full of incredible flavours! The secret lies in this incredibly popular marinade!

LOW CARB

Amazing combinations in a bowl with ahintof garlic, crispy bacon, creamy avocado slices, juicy tomatoes and red onion slices. This is THE ultimate in chicken salad recipes, with a dressing that doubles as a marinade.

Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter PortobellosLOW CARB

Garlic buttered mushrooms would have to be one of the best inventions byman and pairing themwith classic Caprese flavours IN THESE Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobellos createsthe best of both worlds!

Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan (Low Carb)LOW CARB, KETO

Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan is a deliciously easy Shrimp Recipe!Coated in a rustic and buttery sauce ready in less than 10 minutes. Transform ingredients you most likely already have in your refrigeratorinto an incredible dinner.

Beef Cabbage SoupLOW FAT, LOW CARB, KETO

Beef Cabbage Soup is absolutely incredible made with minimal ingredients. Full of cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic and tender, fall apart beef!Low fat, low carb, healthy, diet approved and so super filling you won’t believe how good this is!

Single Serve Jumbo Chocolate Chip CookieLOW CARB

For those emergency episodes where you want a cookie, but you don’t want to risk your cravings with a whole batch of cookies. A single serve and jumbo sized salted chocolate chip cookie will fix anything at anytime.

One Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken AsparagusLOW FAT, LOW CARB, KETO

One Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken Asparagus is a super easy ‘throw-together’ recipe. Healthy and made with only a handful of uncomplicated ingredients!

Cheesy Garlic Roasted AsparagusLOW CARB, KETO

Even non-asparagus fans LOVE this recipe! Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus tastes absolutely amazing…the whole family gets behind this one.

Pork Chops With Creamy Mushroom SauceLOW CARB, KETO

Seared Pork Chops with a creamy garlic mushroom sauce is a super easy dinner recipe!

Seared Salmon with Avocado Tomato SalsaLOW CARB, KETO

Healthy, low carb, full of amazing flavour and so EASY to make! An incredible salsa mixed with a touch of lime juice sits on top of crispy seared salmon. Topping each piece of salmon with creamy avocado slices is the genius part about this recipe. The flavour combination is crazy good and makes for an amazing salsa salmon for lunch or dinner!

Chicken Avocado Caprese SaladLOW CARB

Seared chicken, fresh mozzarella and tomato halves, creamy avocado slices and shredded basil leavesaredrizzled with an incrediblebalsamic dressing that doubles as a marinadeforthe ultimate salad!Balsamic Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad… Now THIS was and still is a family favourite!

LOW CARB, KETO

An incredible easy to make gourmet steak dinner that tastes like something out of a restaurant! Garlic Butter Grilled Steak & Shrimprecipe is ready on the table in less than 15 minutes. Easy to make and PERFECT for the barbecue, or grill inside using a grill pan!

Healthy 2-Ingredient Breakfast CookiesLOW FAT

No flour, oil, butter, refined sugars, fat, eggs or dairy.Weight Watchers (or low fat and diet friendly) and super quick and easy to make, these no-guilt, healthy 2-ingredient breakfast cookies (or banana cookies) took the internet by storm a few years ago. Only 48 calories EACH!

Italian Herb Bruschetta ChickenLOW CARB, LOW FAT

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken is a low carb alternative to a traditional Bruschetta! Transform ordinary chicken into a delicious, flavourful meal!

Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon and AsparagusLOW CARB, LOW FAT, KETO

Lemon, garlic and parsley are infused in One Pan Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon and Asparagus ready in only 10 minutes without any marinading!

Cheesy Roasted Green BeansLOW CARB, KETO

The perfect side dish to serve along with your protein of choice.The bonus? Roasted Green Beans are low carb, Keto approved and incredibly delicious!

Best Chicken FajitasLOW CARB, KETO

Chicken gets marinated in the best juicy marinade, then seared for that unmistakeable crisp-charred outer edge!Serve with onions and colourful bell pepper strips and the traditional flour (or corn) tortillas for the best dinner in minutes! ORwrap them in a lettuce leaf for a low carb option. These are the Best Chicken Fajitas and they are so versatile!

Garlic MushroomsLOW CARB, KETO

Pan seared Garlic Mushrooms are a staple side in any restaurant, bistro, pub or steakhouse, and a huge favourite in homes all over the world. BUT, over the years I have made a few changes and added a couple of extra ingredients to regular garlic mushrooms to get the BEST flavour!

LOW CARB, LOW FAT

Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak & Mushroom Cream Sauce is a perfect dinner! A little butter adds something special to your steak in less than 10 minutes!

Zucchini Brownies (LOW CARB)LOW CARB

SO incredibly moist and fudgy AND flour-less and healthy,all in one bowl. Hello low carb lovers!

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan SalmonLOW CARB, KETO

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon (OR TROUT) is such an incredible recipe! Restaurant quality salmon in a beautiful creamy Tuscan sauce!

Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg CupsLOW CARB, KETO

Low carb and gluten free! point friendly hash browns made into cups with a perfectly runny egg.

Creamy Pesto Shrimp AlfredoLOW CARB, KETO

Ready in less than 10 minutes, gluten free AND low carb! Alfredo-style Creamy Pesto Shrimp Alfredo is a winner with the whole family. Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice (OR pasta if you’re not watching your carb intake)! The sauce is EVERYTHING.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken ZoodlesLOW CARB, KETO

Sun dried tomatoes and garlic and parmesan cheeseinfused in a cream based sauce, enveloping crispy, golden pan fried chicken strips and zoodles forthe craziest low carb fit-foodie comfort food withoutfeelinglike a fit-foodie.

LOW CARB

A twist on the traditional Greek Salad! Loaded up with creamy avocado and a touch of lettuce along with green peppers (or capsicum), tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, and onion. The best side salad for any meal!

Steakhouse SteakLOW CARB, KETO

Whether your preference is a melt-in-your-mouth soft Rib-Eye steak, juicy, flavourful New York Strip, Sirloin or Rump, produce mouth-watering steakhouse steak in your very own kitchen! Tips to get buttery pan seared steak on your table in less than 20 minutes —from start to finish.

Low Carb Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet CookieLOW CARB, KETO

Crispy, buttery edges with a sweet and fudgy cookie dough centre hands down can beat the cookie out of any other ordinary skillet cookie.

Lemon ScallopsLOW CARB, KETO

Cheaper than going out to a restaurant and just as good as chef made scallops! These crispy, pan seared and juicy Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops are the ultimate treat when it comes to scallop recipes!Serveas a starter or main, nothing melts in your mouth quite like tender-crisp and buttery scallops.

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed ChickenLOW CARB, KETO, LOW FAT

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken is a delicious way to turn a creamy dip into an incredible dinner! Serve it with a creamy sauce for added flavour!

Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter SauceLOW CARB, KETO, LOW FAT

Crispy Seared Lemon Garlic Herb Salmon is a deliciously easy salmon recipe, so simple to make, yet so delicious! Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside!

3- Ingredient Double Chocolate MousseLOW CARB, KETO

For all of my sweet-tooth readers out there, you are going to love this recipe!No eggs and no dairy! Just 3 ingredients to thick, creamy and rich chocolate mousse that happens to be low carb andgood for you.

Chicken Thighs With Mushroom Cream SauceLOW CARB, KETO, LOW FAT

Seared, golden chicken thighs in a thick and creamy mushroom sauce with garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese is the weeknight dinner everyone raves about!

Low Fat Choc Chip Cookie SticksLOW FAT

Chewy chocolate chip cookies with the perfect hint of crunch so addictive, it’s hard to believe they are low in fat. Splurge for yourself without theguilt!

Avocado Feta Cucumber SaladLOW CARB, KETO

A fresh spin on a classicCucumber Salad with creamy avocado slices, feta cheese, red onions and thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in an incredible vinaigrette!The best, easiest side salad for any main meal!

Lamb ChopsLOW CARB, KETO

Just like a Greek restaurant or even better! Whether you decide to grill them or fry them in a cast iron skillet (or regular pan), these homemade Greek Lamb Chops have been a family favourite recipe of ours for so many years now.

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp (+ VIDEO)LOW CARB, KETO

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp coated in a light and creamy sauce filled with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! Packed with incredible flavours!

Spinach and Ricotta Zucchini Roll UpsLOW CARB, KETO, LOW FAT

Rich and creamy spinach and ricottastuffed insideZucchini tubes to make another low carb, guilt free and healthy dinner! Baked until the cheese is bubbling and golden…this is one dinner that’s not only easy to make, but full of flavour it’s hard to stop at 4 Cannelloni. Or 6 even.

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed ChickenLOW CARB, KETO

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken WITH an optional Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce! Garlic Mushroom lovers this is THE recipe of your dreams!

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs in AvocadoLOW CARB, KETO

Not just any scrambled eggs recipe. Soft,smooth and creamy, with mozzarella cheese in the perfect amount that you get that incredible ‘pizza’ string cheese all the way through eating them (see photo below).

Salted Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies (Low Carb)LOW CARB, KETO

Flourless 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies that take about 50 seconds to mix, 10 minutes to bake and 2 minutes to eat a whole tray full (not that I did that)…..pimped up, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with salt flakes.

Garlic Herb Prime RibLOW CARB, KETO

Melt in your mouth, juicy on the inside with a deliciously browned crust.Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast is the perfect dinner, full of flavour and ready in under one hour!

Creamy Garlic Scallops

Creamy Garlic Scallops are just as good as restaurant scallops with minimal ingredients and maximum flavour! A silky, creamy garlic sauce with a hint of lemon coats crispy, buttery scallops! With only a handful of ingredients, you’re minutes away from having the most incredible scallops on your dinner table!

BEST HEALTHY RECIPES (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest meal you can make? ›

Healthy dinner recipes
  • Spicy tortilla soup. ...
  • Peanut lime salad. ...
  • Sardine tomato pasta with gremolata. ...
  • Curried satay noodles. ...
  • Sausage traybake. ...
  • Healthy tikka masala. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
  • Spicy tofu tahini noodle salad. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
  • Chicken & lemon skewers. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is a healthy meal when you have no time? ›

Choose veggie-based entrees or those with baked, broiled or grilled fish or skinless chicken. Look for meals that aren't greasy or oily. For example, instead of ordering cheese-covered chicken enchiladas, get the grilled chicken or fish tacos. Choose food items without creamy sauces or gravies.

What to eat that's quick and healthy? ›

25 healthy recipes you can cook in 5 minutes or less
  • Pea and broad bean couscous. ...
  • Beetroot and lentil salad. ...
  • Fast home-made baked beans. ...
  • Porridge. ...
  • Pasta with cherry tomatoes and rocket. ...
  • Home-made hummus. ...
  • Smashed avocado and wilted spinach. ...
  • Cucumber (or potato) raitha.

How can I eat enough and healthy? ›

8 tips for healthy eating
  1. Base your meals on higher fibre starchy carbohydrates. ...
  2. Eat lots of fruit and veg. ...
  3. Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish. ...
  4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar. ...
  5. Eat less salt: no more than 6g a day for adults. ...
  6. Get active and be a healthy weight. ...
  7. Do not get thirsty. ...
  8. Do not skip breakfast.

What is the #1 healthiest food? ›

Top 10 Foods for Health
  1. Water. Drink 8 to 12 cups of water daily.
  2. Dark green vegetables. Eat dark green vegetables at least three to four times a week. ...
  3. Whole grains. Eat whole grains sat least two or three times daily. ...
  4. Beans and lentils. Try to eat a bean-based meal at least once a week. ...
  5. Fish. ...
  6. Berries. ...
  7. Winter squash. ...
  8. Soy.

What is the single healthiest thing to eat? ›

Simple answer: water.
  • Fresh citrus fruits (full of antioxidants and can be a great fat burner)
  • Fresh or frozen berries.
  • Fresh mint leaves.
Mar 18, 2021

How do you eat when you're broke? ›

Key Takeaways: Canned fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as the more expensive fresh fruits and vegetables. Buying cheap foods that you can add to other foods, like beans and lettuce, can help fill you up and save money.

Which meal is best to skip for health? ›

In the case of Intermittent fasting, skipping your dinner is better and easier. You can have your dinner either early or have a heavy snack and can begin your fasting. Research suggests that fasting in the evening and overnight, then eating early in the morning is the better way to follow this diet to lose weight.

What is the healthiest quick snack? ›

Other simple, healthy snacks
  • Whole-grain toast with low-sodium peanut butter or other nut butter.
  • Fat-free/low-fat cheese.
  • Fat-free/low-fat plain with fruit.
  • Fruit and veggie smoothie.
  • Whole-grain crackers with canned very low sodium tuna or low-sodium salmon.
Oct 24, 2023

What can you eat everyday and stay 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.

Is spaghetti healthy for you? ›

Pasta is made from grain, one of the basic food groups in a healthy diet that also can include vegetables, fruits, fish, and poultry. It's a good source of energy and can give you fiber, too, if it's made from whole grain. That can help with stomach problems and may help lower cholesterol.

What is the most important meal of the day? ›

Breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day', and for good reason. As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period. It replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness, while also providing other essential nutrients required for good health.

What foods make you fit? ›

Best Foods for Fitness
  • Start With Whole-Grain Cereal. 1/9. If you don't have enough to eat before you exercise, you may not have enough gas in the tank. ...
  • Grab a Banana. 2/9. ...
  • An Energy Bar in the Afternoon. 3/9. ...
  • Grilled Chicken at Mealtime. 4/9. ...
  • Black Bean Burger. 5/9. ...
  • A Bowl of Berries. 6/9. ...
  • Veggies and Hummus. 7/9. ...
  • Peanut Butter. 8/9.
Mar 22, 2024

What diet is best for losing belly fat? ›

What foods burn belly fat fast?
  • Olive oil.
  • Beans.
  • Legumes.
  • Nuts.
  • Seeds.
  • Plain yogurt.
  • Fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, anchovy, herring, sardines.
  • Eggs, skinless chicken, and lean meats.
Apr 9, 2024

What is the healthiest cooking to eat? ›

Steaming and Boiling. Steaming and boiling are moist-heat cooking methods. Both options are healthy ways to prepare meats and produce since they use low temperatures.

What is the healthiest cooked food? ›

The 10 Healthiest Cuisines in the World
  • South Mediterranean (Italian and Greek) ...
  • Korean. ...
  • Ethiopian. ...
  • Nordic Scandinavian. ...
  • Vietnamese. ...
  • Lebanese. ...
  • Thai. Thai cuisine is typically low in saturated fat and is cooked with lean meats. ...
  • Spanish. This cuisine includes a lot of dried fruits and nuts, which are high in fiber content.
Jan 23, 2023

What is the healthiest food to make you full? ›

10 Low-Calorie Foods That Will Help You Feel Full
  • Greek Yogurt.
  • Cottage Cheese.
  • Fish.
  • Meat and Poultry.
  • Eggs.
  • Legumes.
  • Oats.
  • Vegetables.
Nov 6, 2023

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