10 Clean Eating Dinners That Give You Lasting Energy

If you’re ready to clear out the mental fog and start the season feeling light and capable, the dinner table is the perfect place to begin. These recipes are specifically made to provide staying power, so you aren't searching for a snack an hour after the dishes are done. They are simple to prep and even easier to enjoy, making your healthy habits feel like the best part of your day!

Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup

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Made from scratch in the slow cooker this gluten-free chicken noodle soup is a comforting blend of ingredients perfect for chilly nights. To learn more: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Quick and Easy Inside Out Egg Rolls

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A delicious blend of savory and umami flavors these inside out egg rolls are a 25-minute variation on the classic recipe. It’s lighter, faster, and made in just one skillet to make busy weeknights easier. You’ll fall in love with his unstuffed egg roll recipe in no time.

Get the recipe: Inside Out Egg Rolls

Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

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Easy to make in advance, this paleo Shepherds pie has a comforting, lean ground beef base topped with rich, mashed sweet potatoes. As a family-friendly meal, it’s a recipe you’ll make over and over again.

Get the recipe: Paleo Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato

Dairy-Free Chicken Taco Skillet

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Juicy pieces of chicken coated in a homemade seasoning before being sauteed sticky in your favorite barbeque sauce. This chicken taco skillet hits the dinner table in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious, simple weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Taco Skillet

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. To learn more: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Soba Noodle Bowl with Lemon Dressing

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Bursting with flavor this soba noodle bowl makes the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Quick and easy to make (just 15 minutes!) and drizzled with a creamy but tangy lemon dressing, this easy dinner is surely one to brighten up your taste buds.

Get the recipe: Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl

Gluten-Free Chicken Fajita Bowls

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Packed with flavor from homemade fajita seasoning, these gluten-free chicken fajita bowls make a wicked meal prep recipe! Topped with juicy chicken and seasoned veggies, these bowls are an awesome 30-minute, gluten-free, weeknight dinner recipe

Get the recipe: Chicken Fajita Bowls

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

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An easy, flavorful dinner recipe made in just 15-minutes. Made with homemade pesto and gluten-free noodles, this creamy chicken pesto pasta makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Get the recipe:Chicken Pesto Pasta

Stovetop Venison Chili

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A protein-loaded, comfort meal perfect for Sunday night dinner. This venison chili (also known as deer chili!) is full of classic flavor. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make, cozy up with a big bowl and warm up from head to toe.

Get the recipe: Stovetop Venison Chili Recipe

Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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Packed with protein and a fiery kick these whole 30 turkey meatballs make a great weeknight dinner! Baked in the oven to juicy perfection these meatballs make a great 30-minute dinner recipe and can even be prepped in advance!

Get the recipe: Spicy Turkey Meatballs