Welcome to the final post of 2020. I know everyone is saying the same thing right now, it’s been a rough year and we’re all looking forward to 2021. And yes, I know this year has been hard for so many of you, but I’m really trying to look at the positives the year brought. It just feels weird to end the year with so much negativity, you know? So I’m starting 2021 with a positive mindset, excitement for the year ahead, and like every other year in HBH history, with a new batch of recipes focused more on health. This will be our 5th Healthy January and it’s become a month I look forward to!! Here’s the thing, I view healthy eating in a bit of a different way than most. I don’t like any kind of diet or diet food. Diets are temporary, why not take little steps to make permanent healthy changes. So instead of dieting, I really try to focus on using only real food within the recipes I share. That means lots of fruits and vegetables, proteins, and healthy carbs…yup, I’m still doing carbs, but I might switch it up and use more quinoa or spaghetti squash. I understand we all want to eat healthier after the holidays, but I still want to enjoy warm and cozy foods. Thankfully this can be done…and I have the recipes to prove it! Yes, some of them have butter, many probably have cheese. But each recipe is filled with wholesome ingredients, plenty of vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and good for us proteins too. My motto is everything in moderation, a little of this, a little of that, and maybe a cookie on Friday night if you need one…which you probably do. So yes, I strongly believe in eating unprocessed food. But in addition to bright and colorful fruits and vegetables, there are also cozy plates of pasta, soups, sheet pan dinners, and yes, even desserts. Wholesome is the keyword. And as I often like to say, no boring salads, just really GOOD food. This month I’ll be sharing the same warm and cozy recipes you love to see from me, but with a healthy spine. They’ll be lots of really good soups, one-pot dinners, slow cooker meals, salads, pizzas, and pasta too. And since you know we can’t go without chocolate, that will be included as well…I think my mom is most excited for those recipes! Lots of deliciousness to come this month! Question: what recipe would you love to see? Is there a dish you’d love to see made healthier? Let me know and I’ll do my best! Have a very Happy New Year! No matter what 2021 brings, we’ll find a way to make it great! Already feeling like it’s going to be a good year! No post tomorrow, but we’ll see you Sunday for the first Favorites post of the year. Then back to business as usual on Monday with a new recipe!!
Breakfast…
Eggs in Purgatory with Chile Butter and Feta
Vanilla Chai Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Turkish Eggs with Chile Butter and Whipped Feta
Breakfast Quesadilla with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Salsa
Chai Cashew Latte
Immune Boosting Winter Citrus Smoothie
One Bowl Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Muffins
Sides and Salads…
Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas
Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette
Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey
Super Green Sun-Dried Tomato Herb Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Sweet Potato Fry Steak Salad
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad
Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Avocado Cobb Salad with Tahini Ranch
Soups and Stews…
Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
Weeknight Thai Chicken Meatball Khao Soi
Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup
Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice
Persian Herb and Chickpea Stew with Rice
Healthy Slow cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili
30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
Gingery Coconut Sweet Potato and Rice Stew with Chili Oil
Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili
Easy Lunches and Dinners…
Sesame Chicken Dumplings in Spicy Broth with Garlic Crisps
Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts
30 Minute Coconut Milk Braised Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Rice
Chinese Mushroom Dumplings with Sweet Chili Ginger Sesame Sauce
Easiest Coconut Cauliflower Adobo
Sheet Pan Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa and Potatoes
Persian Inspired Herb and Beef Stew with Rice
Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing
Crispy Quinoa Burgers Topped with Sweet Potato Fries and Beer Caramelized Onions
Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai
30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms
Creamy Golden Rice with Spiced Chickpeas
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Cauliflower Shawarma with Green Tahini and Fried Halloumi
One Pot Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo
Saucy Tahini Noodles with Honey’d Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Chicken Tinga Taquitos with Salty Lime Avocado Crema
Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken and Potatoes with Feta Goddess Sauce
Lebanese Chicken with Charred Lemon Cauliflower
25 Minute Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles
Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon Bowl with Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce
Artichoke Pesto and Burrata Pizza with Lemony Arugula
Indian Coconut Butter Cauliflower
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins
Healthier 30 Minute Beer Braised Chicken
Asada Mushroom Tacos with Lime Smashed Avocado
Better Than Takeout 20 Minute Peanut Noodles with Sesame Halloumi
Desserts…
Healthier Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
5 Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Healthy…ish Homemade Samoas Cookies
Fudgy Avocado Brownies with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Homemade Vegan Twix Bars
Healthier Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chunk Coconut Banana Bread
Vegan Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
No Fuss Lemon Tart
Vegan Chocolate Custard Cake
5 Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
My Favorite Healthy Recipes for 2021
If you make any of My Favorite Healthy Recipes for 2021, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
