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15 Healthy Recipes for the New Year

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Fresh food for a fresh start.

plate of healthy food for new year clean eating fig tomato lettuce

Of course we should all eat a nourishing diet all year long. But frankly, that window between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve can usually mean a (big) downward slide straight to “Ugh, what happened?” town. Of course, we know exactly what happened: pie! cookies! sweet potatoes! buttered rolls! casseroles! wine! beef tenderloin! But thankfully, these healthy recipes will help you jumpstart a clean new year for 2021.

The recipes below have you covered, from healthy breakfast and snacks to delicious, nourishing dinners.

You’ll also like: 7 Pumpkin + Winter Squash Recipes and Rosemary White Bean Soup

healthy clean breakfast recipe for the new year egg avocado toast with seeds and fruit

Clean and Healthy Recipes: Breakfast and Brunch

The most important meal of the day just got even tastier, with these whole-grain breakfasts, green juice, and a fantastic scrambled egg dish.

Yoga Retreat Baked Oatmeal

A nourishing, creamy, wonderfully satisfying baked oatmeal for breakfast, adapted from the renowned Kripalu Center.

slice of healthy baked oatmeal on plate with berries and maple syrup

Multigrain English Porridge

A homey, wholesome breakfast bowl.

bowl of multigrain english porridge in bowl with berries

Kale + Pineapple Smoothie

Because sometimes you just need all the fruit and vegetables, all at once. This green smoothie tastes just sweet enough, and will keep you full all morning long.

healthy clean recipes pineapple kale green smoothies on tablecloth with straw

Soft-Scrambled Eggs With Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

This breakfast only tastes rich and creamy, but is actually healthy and filled with nourishing, earthy mushrooms and tangy goat cheese.

gray plate with finished scrambled eggs with mushrooms and figs with coffee

Clean and Healthy Recipes: Snacks + Sides

Edamame and Parsley Hummus

A tasty mash that packs a protein punch while tasting light and satisfying.

edamame dip crackers wood bowl

Fried Crispy Chickpeas

When done right, beans and legumes make truly satisfying — and even delicious — snacks or meals. At the top of my list of great bean recipes is this one for fried crispy chickpeas.

fried chickpeas in bowl with parsley

Spicy Broken Cucumber Salad with Scallions and Cilantro

A quick, no-cook salad with a little spice, and a lot of crunch.

bowl of cucumber salad

Clean and Healthy Recipes: Lunch and Dinner

Vegetarian French Lentil Soup

Warming and satisfying, this lentil soup is on heavy rotation at my house all winter long.

mugs of french lentil soup with biscuit

Homemade Miso Soup

Who knew it was this easy to make your own miso soup? Get the recipe.

miso soup in bowl with napkin and cutting board scallions

The Best Chicken Soup

Nothing checks all the boxes of nourishing, feel-good food like a great bowl of chicken soup. Here is my perfected recipe, made with a whole chicken.

Miso-Marinated Black Cod

Nobu restaurant’s famous recipe, adapted into a fresh, family-style fish dinner. Sweet, umami, and easy to make.

nobu miso black cod on sheet pan broiled

Native American Wild Rice Sauté With Sweet Potato

A nourishing and special dish from an award-winning Native American chef. One of the healthiest recipes on the site.

wooden dish with native american wild rice salad with sweet potato corn and mushrooms

Fresh Salmon Burgers With Herb Tzatziki

A flavorful, fresh recipe for homemade salmon burgers, topped with a healthy, herby sauce.

salmon burger with tzatziki on wooden plate with salad

Clean and Healthy Recipes: Dessert

Fresh-Squeezed Orange Granitas

The bright, fresh dessert that requires little more than orange juice and a fork.

orange granitas in natural orange cups with juice

A Nice Fruit Plate

Simple — with no cooking at all. What could be better? Here are the pro tips for making your fruit plate stand out and be extra beautiful.

fruit platter on white tray

What healthy recipes do you plan on making in January? Tell us!

Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Dessert + Baking, Dinner, Easy, Recipe Collections, Recipes, Sides, Soup, Salad, Snacks, Vegetarian + Vegan Tagged With: breakfast, detox, dinner recipes, green juice, healthy, japanese food, keto, new year, paleo

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