10 Clean Eating Recipes to Fuel a Healthier Year Ahead

If you are ready to hit the reset button for the coming year, these clean eating recipes are the perfect place to begin. Each recipe is packed with vibrant ingredients that support your fitness goals while keeping the whole family happy. Plus, you don't have to be a professional chef to master these. They're straightforward, quick, and incredibly effective to fuel up and make you feel amazing!

High-Protein Yogurt Pancakes

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Light, fluffy, and made with only six ingredients! These almond flour Greek yogurt pancakes are a breakfast staple. With 9 grams of protein per pancake, this recipe is a delicious way to take in some fuel in the morning.

Get the recipe: High Protein Yogurt Pancakes

Gluten-Free Breakfast Casserole

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Skip the chaos in the morning and whip up this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast casserole! This egg casserole is a protein-packed, make-ahead breakfast for busy days. It’s grain-free, light, and lightly seasoned but with maximum flavor.

Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast Casserole

Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding

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Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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Soft and sweet, these cinnamon sugar donuts melt in your mouth! Baked in the oven and made with gluten-free flour, this protein donut recipe is a great one to have on hand for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or those days when you have a sweet craving!

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Donut

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

With a light, flakey outer shell and a soft inside, these peanut butter chocolate chip protein cookies are reminiscent of the classic flavor! Naturally gluten-free, these chocolate chip cookies use vegan protein powder to bind to the peanut butter to make a smooth, indulgent treat.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Dutch Oven Whole Chicken

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This easy Dutch oven whole chicken comes out to juicy perfection every time. Seasoned with cumin and garlic, with a crispy skin on top, this roast chicken recipe is one you’ll want to hang on to!

Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Whole Chicken

Sticky Teriyaki Meatballs

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A 30-minute, weeknight dinner, this easy, gluten-free meatball recipe is perfect for busy nights. These dairy-free meatballs are tender, simple, and flavorful. Furthermore, they're topped with a sticky, homemade teriyaki sauce! To learn more: Teriyaki Meatballs

Crockpot Beef Fajitas

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The perfect recipe to come home to! These slow cooker beef fajitas are delicious no matter how you serve them. Made with homemade, healthy fajita seasoning and simmered all day in a savory blend, these steak fajitas are a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas

Whole30 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

Beef and Zucchini Casserole

Weeknight dinners just got better with this veggie-packed, high-protein, beef and zucchini casserole. Lean ground beef coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce spread of zucchini and sweet potato noodles. You can make this dairy-free casserole in advance as well making busy weeknights that much easier. To learn more: Beef and Zucchini Casserole