Healthy-ish Meals for a Healthier New Year
It’s almost the new year which means we’re ready to get healthy. Well, healthy-ish. Maybe in the past we would have jumped on the Whole30 or keto or paleo bandwagons, but heading into 2022 we’re just over here doing our best. Which means we’re eating healthy…ish.
Yes, we will eat more vegetables. We would also prefer if those vegetables came with cheese. Of course. Yes, we will add more protein. Could that protein also be topped with a dollop of sour cream? Great.
So, we’ve got 8 recipes that are mostly healthy and completely delicious to jump start your new year. Because heading into 2022, we’re all about one word: balance.
Mexican Breakfast Scramble Bowls
Take your favorite healthy breakfast ingredients and put them in a crispy crunchy tortilla bowl. Our breakfast bowls start with a base of protein-packed scrambled eggs and chorizo and get topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, corn, green onions and guacamole.
Creamy Chicken Veggie Casserole
Healthy. Cozy. Easy. This dinner hits all three. This recipe uses convenient staples like frozen mixed veggies and cream of chicken soup to build lots of delicious flavor without a lot of additional effort. It makes great leftovers too.
Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Omelet Bake
If you’re watching carbs but still want a delicious breakfast, this omelet bake is for you. You get delicious flavor from the bacon. Cottage cheese and avocado bring added creaminess and lots of good fats. And a medley of fresh veggies and cilantro round out the bake.
Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef
Mix up taco night and try sweet potatoes as your Taco Tuesday base. They bring extra fiber and Vitamin A, but also all the warm and cozy comfort of a baked potato. Fill with savory ground beef and your favorite taco toppings!
Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
Who says a salad can’t bring a little something extra to the table. Our homemade salad dressing combines creamy buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese and chives. Drizzle that over lettuce covered in bacon and avocado and we are hooked.
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
If you’re looking for a great healthy lunch option, our cottage cheese chicken salad is it. It’s super simple to meal prep — just prepare the rest of the ingredients while the chicken cooks (or use leftover rotisserie chicken). Put it on bread, crackers or enjoy on its own!
Loaded Sweet Potato Soup
We make the base of this soup from fresh healthy veggies and sweet potatoes blended with a little cream. Add a dollop of sour cream and bacon crumbles to make it next-level delicious.
Southwest Salad with Avocado Dressing
The homemade avocado dressing with lime juice, cilantro and sour cream make this salad what it is. Toss this dressing on a classic Southwest salad or use it as a healthy dip for veggies and crackers.
