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Healthy New Year’s Recipes

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posted: 01/01/25

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Keep your New Year’s resolutions going all year long with these light, healthy and flavorful recipes! From simple, healthy breakfasts to satisfying suppers, snacks and drinks, we’ve rounded up tons of tasty dishes that will keep you on track all year.

collage of healthy new year's recipes, says "healthy new year's recipes"

While I am calling these healthy recipes for the New Year, really these are just delicious recipes that you will adore. Eating healthier doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor. These are delicious recipes that you will adore. They will leave you feeling full and satisfied, which for me is one of the main keys in eating healthier.

If you are looking for recipes for a specific eating plan, you can follow the links below.

Healthy New Year’s Recipes by Category

Clicking the links below will jump you to the category of recipe you are looking for.

Breakfast

Start your day off right with breakfast recipes that are healthy but filling. These delicious recipes will keep you going all morning.

Overnight Oats

This recipe is the perfect grab and go option that is still healthy. And I have four different flavors for you to try!
a small mason jar full of overnight oats recipe

Yogurt Pancakes

These delicious pancakes are moist and delicious, and if you use a high protein yogurt, you can pack more protein into your breakfast while still eating pancakes!
stack of yogurt pancakes with a cut made into them, and a fork digging in

Three Ingredient Green Smoothie

Only three ingredients, and you can start your day with leafy greens while still having a breakfast on the go!
Green Smoothie garnished with blueberries

Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

These great muffins are only 120 calories and pack 11 grams of protein. They are easy to make, freeze great, and heat up in the microwave fast.
two ham and cheese egg muffins stacked

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Lower in fat and sugar, but still full of great taste, these are a great option. And they freeze beautifully, so make a double batch!
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Crustless Spinach Quiche

This Crustless Spinach Quiche is the perfect light breakfast! It is only 140 calories per slice. With only 20 minutes of hands on time you just can’t beat this recipe.
a piece of crustless spinach quiche on a white plate

Hummus Toast

This Hummus Toast Recipe is such an easy healthy breakfast recipe. It comes together with just a few simple ingredients and will be your new go to for a breakfast that keeps you full throughout the morning.
four pieces of toast with hummus and eggs on them on a baking sheet

Homemade Granola Recipe

Pair this fantastic granola with a little bit of yogurt and fruit for a delightful start to your day.
bowl of homemade granola with milk, a spoon, fresh raspberries and blueberries

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Your pressure cooker makes does all the work in this healthy start to the day.
small bowl of steel cut oats with raspberries, sliced bananas, blueberries and a little brown sugar

Lunch

These lunch recipes are the best way to keep your New Year’s resolutions. They are filling, nutritious, and will help keep you full until dinner.

Burrito Bowl

Burrito Bowls are a great way to bring a filling lunch to work. Make them on Sundays and prep them for the whole week. You will love them!
overhead of a burrito bowl with chicken, rice, avocado, beans, salsa, and corn

Tuna Salad

My tuna salad recipe is perfect if you are looking to eat healthier. Pair it with half an avocado or tomato if you want to skip out on the carbs.
side view of Tuna Salad sandwiches cut in half

Greek Quinoa Salad

Did you know that quinoa is one of the only grains that has protein in it? It also is naturally gluten free, has fiber, and contains great nutrients. This salad is so good, you won't even know you are eating healthy.

Chicken Salad

My Chicken Salad has rave reviews, it is simple to make, and you won't even miss eating out when you take this to work with you.
close up of a chicken salad sandwich

Taco Salad Recipe

I could eat this taco salad recipe once a week for lunch and be so happy. It is filling, flavorful, and perfect for bringing to work.
Overhead photo of Taco Salad served in a bowl. Tomatoes, forks, salsa, and sour cream beside bowl.

Mediterranean Salad

This Mediterranean Salad comes together with just a handful of ingredients for an easy chopped vegetable salad. I even have a note about how to add in more protein.
overhead view of Mediterranean salad in a bowl in a wooden bowl

Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad is going to be your new favorite spin on chicken salad. Made with easy ingredients, this salad has the best flavor and is bound to be a hit wherever you take it.
Close up photo of Curry Chicken Salad and grapes.

Vegetable Soup

This Vegetable Soup is healthy, easy to make, and so delicious. At only 63 calories per cup, it is a great way to get in vegetables as the perfect side dish or serve up a big bowl for a hearty delicious lunch.

Italian Chopped Salad

I'm obsessed with this Italian Chopped Salad. It makes for a great full meal, and you won't feel like you are missing out on anything.
Overhead photo of Italian Chopped Salad in a white bowl with whole tomatoes, a wooden serving spoon, and dressing in the background

Greek Salad with Chicken

Greek Salad with Chicken makes for a delicious light meal that you will love! My homemade dressing puts it over the top.

Dinner

With those breakfasts and lunches, you will be full and satisfied all day. No more coming home ravenous unable to wait for dinner before eating half a bag of potato chips. You can move on to these delicious dinner recipes and round out your day in the best way.

Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken is an easy four ingredient dinner that comes together in a snap. Serve it with a salad to keep it low carb, or serve it over angel hair pasta.
overhead picture of a baking dish full of pesto chicken

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect, filling, healthy dinner recipe! They will leave you feeling full and satisfied; the best sweet potato recipe.
close up of a taco stuffed sweet potato on a baking sheet that has been topped with sour cream, cilantro, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, and lettuce

Baked Salmon in Foil

Baked Salmon in Foil is an easy light dinner that is full of delicious flavor. You will love making salmon this fool proof way.
side view of baked salmon in foil that has been topped with lemon slices and fresh parsley

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This amazing Spaghetti Squash Casserole is packed with flavor, low carb, and vegetarian. It makes for such a delicious healthy dinner.
Overhead photo of a baking dish of Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious way to make a low carb dinner. In this version we are also making it vegetarian while still loading it with incredible flavor. With our tried ant true method, you won’t end up with watery zucchini lasagna!
overhead view of a pan of zucchini lasagna recipe

Slow Cooker Bolognese

Turkey Bolognese is a delicious and hearty sauce that your family is going to love. It cooks away all day in the slow cooker for a perfect comforting dinner at the end of the day.

Turkey Sloppy Joes

These Turkey Sloppy Joes are an easy dinner recipe that your family will fall in love with. The lighter spin on traditional sloppy joes will make you feel great.

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are such a great delicious dinner! Full of delicious flavor, your family will request these all the time. Plus, with how easy these are to freeze, you can have left overs for lunch all the time.

Turkey Chili Recipe

My Turkey Chili recipe is a flavorful and delicious stew that you will fall in love with. Made with easy ingredients and just a few steps, this will be your go to cozy dinner.
Photo of two bowls of Turkey Chili. Chips and spoon beside.

Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry is a simple one pot dinner recipe that is both full of flavor and very healthy. You will fall in love with the amazing flavors in this dish and impress even meat eaters.
overhead of a bowl of vegetable curry with rice in it and naan

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin is a simple dinner that packs a flavorful punch! My homemade teriyaki sauce makes for the perfect marinade.
Photo of Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin sliced on a platter with broccoli.

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash is going to be your new favorite low carb dinner. This great recipe is easy to make, healthy, filling and delicious!
close up side picture of a stuffed acorn squash

Butternut Squash Chili

Butternut Squash Chili is a delicious, hearty, and healthy dinner. Made with vegetarian ingredients, even the biggest meat lovers will enjoy this.
two bowls of butternut squash chili topped with sour cream. Corn chips, jalapenos, tomatoes, and spoons sitting beside

Snacks

While these meals are sure to keep you full and focused, snacks to fill in the gaps are always a good idea. These snack recipes are great to keep on hand.

Energy Bites

These Energy Bites are easy and such a perfect snack! Made with only five ingredients and no baking required, these help keep everyone feeling full between meal.
bowl of five ingredient no bake energy bites

Chocolate Hummus

Chocolate Hummus is the perfect snack that balances nutrition and deliciousness! Make this and watch even your pickiest eater fall in love with it.
a white bowl filled with chocolate hummus

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas are such an easy delicious snack. This recipe is the perfect healthy afternoon snack that will keep you full until dinner.
overhead view of roasted chickpeas on a vintage tray that is lined with parchment paper

Chewy Granola Bar Recipe

These Homemade Granola Bars can be made in about 15 minutes and they are a delicious snack that is perfect for when you are on the go!
overhead picture of several homemade granola bars

Pickled Eggs

Pickled Eggs are sure to become your new favorite snack! I love making two or three jars at a time because they store in the refrigerator so well.
a jar of pickled egg recipe with fresh dill, onions, and pepercorns

Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus is the perfect healthy appetizer you are looking for. It is easy to make and absolutely delicious. This will convert even non beet lovers!
overhead view of a white bowl full of bright pink beet hummus garnished with fresh parsley

Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites

These Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites are a delicious, easy snack! They taste like a treat but are packed with nutrition to give you that boost of energy you need.
Bowl of Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites

Cocktails

One thing I always try to remember when I am trying to eat healthier is that moderation is key. If I go all or nothing, it ends up being nothing pretty quickly. If you want to work cocktails into your healthy eating plan, go for it! These are some great options.

Vodka Soda

This is my go to cocktail, which is why it is listed number one. It's just 90 calories and so refreshing!
Vodka Sodas with lime wedges

Gin Rickey Recipe

If gin is your go to, make this! It is a lot like the vodka soda, but with more lime and gin. It's so refreshing.
a tall glass with ice filled with a gin rickey, garnished with a lime wedge and with a metal straw

White Wine Spritzer

No need to give up your glass of wine! Just make it into a refreshing spritzer!
Photo of White Wine Spritzers garnished with berries and lemon wedges.

Bloody Mary

I will never tell you that alcohol is healthy, but honestly, a Bloody Mary with tomato juice and vodka is as close as it gets!
Photo of two glasses of Bloody Mary garnished with olives, celery, and pickles. Shot of beer and spear of olives beside.

Hi! I'm Lisa Longley, and I am committed to giving you simple dinner ideas and recipes that are easy to make; recipes that will fill your home with joy. I am the owner and author of SimpleJoy.com and I'm so glad that you are here.

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  1. Roxana says

    What a refreshing roundup amid a sea of high calories and fatty holiday food galore! ;) I want to make all of these – thank you for sharing!

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