15 Healthy Recipes for the New Year

Fresh food for a fresh start.

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.

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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.

Multigrain English Porridge

A homey, wholesome breakfast bowl.

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.

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.

Clean and Healthy Recipes: Snacks + Sides

Edamame and Parsley Hummus

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

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.

Spicy Broken Cucumber Salad with Scallions and Cilantro

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

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.

Homemade Miso Soup

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

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.

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.

Clean and Healthy Recipes: Dessert

Fresh-Squeezed Orange Granitas

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

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.

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