10 Simple Meals That Help You Feel Light and Energized

Tired of meals that leave you feeling sluggish and heavy after? These recipes are here to change that narrative! Each of these dishes is made with clean, wholesome ingredients that fuel your day instead of draining it. They’re quick, satisfying, and full of fresh flavors your whole family will love. Say goodbye to post-meal fatigue and hello to feeling light, strong, and ready to take on anything!

Chicken Noodle Soup

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

Korean-Style Ground Beef and Broccoli

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A savory dinner that comes together in 25 minutes, this Korean ground beef and broccoli recipe is great for busy weeknights. A budget-friendly twist on the traditional recipe, this ground beef version has the same comforting flavor but with a great price cut.

Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Keto Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

Red and yellow peppers sliced and stuffed with tuna salad on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Your go-to tuna just got a makeover. These tuna salad stuffed peppers make for the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe or a protein-packed snack. Paleo and whole30-approved, this tuna salad recipe is a budget-friendly meal you’ll make over and over. To learn more: Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl

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Tender bites of glazed salmon paired with bright, crunchy vegetables, and sliced avocados, this gluten-free poke bowl is a tasty lunch! Made with air fryer salmon bites and great for meal prep, this teriyaki poke bowl is packed with flavor and nutrients.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Poke Bowl with Air Fryer Salmon

Inside Out Egg Rolls

Inside out egg roll in a skillet with green onions on top and a wooden spoon and white plates behind it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Baked Honey Chicken Thighs

Honey and lemon baked chicken thighs with parsley on top in a baking dish. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with these ultra-juicy, honey-baked chicken thighs. Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free this busy weeknight dinner comes together with just a handful of ingredients and makes for a burst of sweetness in every bite.

Get the recipe: Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

Whole30 Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Multiple turkey meatballs on parchment paper with a jalapeno, steel tin of sauce, toothpicks, and green onions around them. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Gluten-free chicken wings in honey garlic sauce on a grill pan with cilantro and lime on them — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Ground Turkey with Spinach Pasta

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Your solution to busy weeknights this gluten-free ground turkey pasta is made in just 20 minutes. Protein-packed and naturally dairy-free this healthy pasta dinner takes the stress out of hectic schedules. To learn more: Ground Turkey Pasta

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

White bowl with beef and broccoli and rice with someone holding chopsticks over it. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Tender and juicy beef and broccoli all whipped up in the slow cooker. This gluten-free dinner recipe makes busy weeknights easier! Prepped in just minutes and sweetened with just a hint of smoky maple syrup, this slow cooker dinner will become a staple in your house in no time!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli