40 Healthy Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

Create a healthy meal everyone will love with these easy, delicious recipes—including dessert!

Pizza with sausage and broccolini

It's a healthy dinner the whole family will love: pizza! To save time, we use store-bought dough, making this vegetable pizza perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Pizza with sausage and broccolini

Baked chicken in corn breading

Crushed cornflakes and crackers create a delicious crust on this chicken from Ellie Krieger. Drizzle with olive oil before baking for extra crispiness.

Recipe: Oven-baked chicken in crispy breading

Succotash with carrots and peas

Dress vegetables with healthy avocado oil and a squeeze of lemon. This simple dressing transforms peas, corn, and edamame into a delicious, colorful side dish.

Recipe: Succotash salad with green peas and carrots

Cheese-stuffed turkey burgers

Ellie's burgers are low-calorie but not at all bland. She tops each patty with mozzarella and roasted red peppers for a tender texture and a sweet, smoky flavor.

Recipe: Stuffed Turkey Cutlets (for Burgers)

Tropical Banana Pudding

With this lighter version of banana pudding, you'll never have to miss out on dessert again. Thickened with cornstarch, this pudding has the same rich, luxurious texture as homemade custard, but with much less fat.

Recipe: Light Tropical Banana Pudding

Kale chips with barbecue seasoning

These delicious and crunchy kale snacks are just like regular potato chips. Paprika, ancho chili powder, garlic powder, and dry mustard create a vibrant flavor that surpasses the store-bought version.

Recipe: Crispy kale with barbecue seasoning

Gluten-free spaghetti and meatballs with garlic topping

This gluten-free dish is perfect for any weekday dinner, and it can be prepared ahead of time. Simply distribute the spaghetti and meatballs evenly among glass baking dishes and freeze.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Spaghetti with Meatballs and Gluten-Free Garlic Breadcrumbs

Light Caesar Salad with Chicken

To make this favorite salad less greasy, chefs use Greek yogurt in the dressing. Serve the salad with skinless, boneless chicken breast pieces for a hearty main course.

Recipe: Light Caesar Salad with Chicken

Pizza on chickpea crust

Chickpea flour is higher in protein and folate than wheat flour, making it a great pizza alternative. Top the crust with homemade tomato sauce (to control the sugar content), provolone cheese, and chicken sausage.

Recipe: Sausage pizza on a chickpea flour crust

Cheeseburgers with ground meat

This "deconstructed" burger is ready in minutes and tastes just like a classic patty.

Recipe: Cheeseburgers with chopped filling

Salmon with raspberry sauce

Steamed asparagus makes the perfect "cushion" for tender salmon fillets, requiring no oil. For a bold flavor, top each fillet with a spoonful of homemade raspberry-balsamic vinaigrette: it adds a subtle sweetness without the added sugar.

Recipe: Salmon and asparagus with raspberry sauce

Tacos with a choice of fillings

You can substitute ground bison for the beef: it's lower in fat and calories (especially if you're tired of turkey). The hearty meat pairs perfectly with sliced ​​sweet potatoes and pumpkin. Family members can choose their favorite toppings, from radishes and peppers to avocado and Greek yogurt.

Recipe: Taco Bar: Build Your Own Taco

Artichoke Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce

This family-friendly dish features a variety of healthy ingredients, such as mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and peas. Top it off with a homemade creamy Alfredo sauce.

Recipe: Artichoke Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce

Sweet shots with almond paste and pear

Cashew or almond butter creates a creamy base for this individual treat. Top with spiced pears and an oatmeal-nut topping.

Recipe: Pear crisp with almonds in shot glasses

Soup with pearl barley and dried mushrooms

If you're looking for a hearty and healthy dish, try this soup with dried mushrooms and pearl barley. The pearl barley adds a nutty flavor, the flour provides viscosity, and the dried mushrooms infuse the soup with umami flavor and a meaty texture. Fresh mushrooms are also available. This nutritious and delicious vegetarian dish is sure to please.

Recipe: Healthy mushroom soup with pearl barley

Low-calorie burgers with green olives

Kids love burgers, so let them enjoy a healthier version of this fast food favorite. Ellie pairs ground beef with chopped green olives, fresh parsley, and cumin for a bold flavor. Try this versatile recipe with turkey or beef.

Recipe: Healthy Burger Patties with Green Olives

Spicy Potato Wedges in the Oven

Potato wedges are tossed with spices and vegetable oil and baked in the oven – a great alternative to French fries.

Recipe: Country-style potatoes in the oven

Boiled chicken with vegetables and herbs

The chicken is cooked in a small amount of water, which helps retain its juiciness without adding fat. A colorful mix of broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms perfectly complements the dish.

Recipe: Braised chicken breasts with vegetables and herbs

Baked chicken on skewers with honey-mustard sauce

A healthy twist on classic chicken fingers: bake the chicken pieces instead of deep-frying. The skewers make it easy to eat and keep the kids from getting messy!

Recipe: Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken on a Stick with Honey Mustard Dip

Penne with vodka sauce and meatballs

No one can resist these delicious mini meatballs. They're loaded with fresh garlic and basil, super easy to make, and a joy to eat!

Recipe: Penne pasta with meatballs in vodka sauce

Granola bars

Alton Brown's healthy bars are packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. When making these snacks at home, use quick-cooking oats.

Recipe: Granola bars

Brown rice with egg and vegetables for a macro diet

Whole grains, vegetables, and beans are the core elements of the macro diet. This perfectly caloric meal contains the necessary amount of grains, vegetables, starch, and protein in one bowl to keep you energized throughout the day.

Recipe: Macro-plate (macrobiotics)

Caprese pasta

This dish is similar to your favorite summer salad, only more filling. Try cooking pasta in one pot—it saves time. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, add enough water, and let it simmer. The pasta and sauce cook together, so dinner takes just 15 minutes.

Recipe: One-Pot Caprese Pasta

Rice pudding

Ellie reduces the calories in her pudding by using vanilla soy milk and a little sweetened condensed milk.

Recipe: Rice pudding with soy milk

Chicken breasts with potatoes and garlic

Looking for a new versatile chicken breast recipe? Bake the meat in the oven with potatoes and a mixture of garlic, lemon, and brown sugar—it's a simple yet filling dish.

Recipe: Chicken breasts baked with potatoes and caramelized garlic

Ratatouille Pasta

What's the best way to add vegetables to your diet? Pair them with pasta! This unique version of ratatouille features a variety of grilled vegetables—everyone will love it.

Recipe: Ratatouille Pasta

Homemade No-Bake Almond Cookies

This miniature no-bake treat hits the three key requirements for a healthy dessert: it's delicious, healthy, and easy to make. Almond butter is packed with protein, while oatmeal and ground flaxseed provide fiber. For a natural sweetness, use honey instead of sugar.

Recipe: Chocolate almond oatmeal candies

Baked fish with potato salad

We baked crispy fish fillets in the oven (instead of frying them in hot oil) for a healthy meal. Serve with a quick potato salad for a delicious, filling dinner.

Recipe: Juicy breaded cod with potato salad

Fruit salad with yogurt

Sunny's fruit salad with yogurt dressing makes a healthy and delicious snack, dessert, or light breakfast.

Recipe: Melon salad in creamy dressing

Rigatoni pasta with chicken and sweet peppers

Just because dinner is diet-friendly doesn't mean it's bland! Flavorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and hot cherry peppers give this pasta a rich flavor.

Recipe: Rigatoni pasta with chicken and sweet peppers

Baked fish fingers in almond breading

Sliced ​​almonds and bran replace traditional breadcrumbs in this low-carb, protein-packed dish. Serve the baked fish with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

Recipe: Almond-Breaded Fish Sticks in the Oven

Mini Strawberry Meringue Cakes

Surprise the kids with these delicious treats from chefs before strawberry season ends. Store-bought sponge cake will save you time.

Recipe: Strawberry Mini Shortcakes with Toasted Meringue

Fruit salsa

Aaron makes a colorful fruit salad with kiwi, mango, papaya, and mint, topped with orange juice.

Recipe: Summer Fruit Salsa

Low calorie mac'n'cheese

This easy mac 'n' cheese is perfect for a family dinner and features light dairy. Low-fat sour cream, part-skim mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese add rich flavor and texture.

Recipe: Baked Fusilli Pasta with Cheese

Fried potatoes with sweet potatoes

Make a lower-fat version of a classic breakfast. Fry sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes in a little oil with your favorite spices.

Recipe: Pan-fried sweet potatoes

Banana split

This classic dessert uses mini bananas, which make portion control easier. Top the baked bananas with a scoop of ice cream and chopped nuts.

Recipe: "Banana split" with mini bananas

Crispy chicken fingers

Rachel cuts chicken breasts into tiny "fingers" perfect for kids. They're a great baked alternative to deep-fried nuggets.

Recipe: Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Fingers





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