Healthy Recipes

Search for delicious, family-friendly recipes designed to improve your health.

These healthy recipes include specific food combinations to help you lose weight, feel energized, ease painful symptoms, and improve your personal health. Each recipe includes an “About This Recipe” panel with calorie information and nutrition facts, plus highlights the exact health concerns each recipe treats. These recipes are also tasty and family-friendly — print out your favorites and create them at home!

  • Almond Hot Cocoa
    Curl up on the couch with this healthier take on hot cocoa. My lightened-up version is made with unsweetened almond milk (any milk works great) and dark chocolate chips. It’s a cinch to make and delivers sweet and soothing satisfaction. Whipped cream and chocolate shavings optional!
  • Angel Eggs
    In this light and delish version of deviled eggs, I replace the yolks with heart-healthy hummus. As a heat lover, I also add a squirt or two of hot sauce and a sprinkle of paprika (sweet or smoked) on top for a pop of color. Follow my lead if you can stand the heat. As for the leftover yolks? Mash ‘em with guac, hummus or pesto for an amazing sandwich spread to stash in the fridge—nothing goes to waste!
  • Apple Pie Smoothie
    This scrumptious smoothie is as easy as (apple) pie! Fiber-rich apple plus protein-packed Greek yogurt combine to make a well-balanced breakfast – the perfect way to fuel the day.
  • Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes with Lemon Yogurt Topping
    Nobody should have to live without pancakes! While testing this gluten-free version, 10 “non-celiac” breakfast guests confirmed you do not need all-purpose wheat flour. Enjoy these flavorful flapjacks, which include extra calcium and fiber!
  • Balsamic Chicken
    This simple, one-pot meal is a weeknight staple in my house. The dish gets its kick from rich, tangy balsamic vinegar, one of my all-time favorite flavor enhancers. Don’t be surprised when both kids and adults come back looking for seconds.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
    I love making my own salad dressings at home—it’s a lot easier than you’d think. And besides being lower in calories, fat and sodium, it allows me to use wholesome ingredients. The health payoff is definitely worth a bit of extra effort. Now you can pour some goodness over your greens.
  • Banana-Almond Energy Smoothie
    This sweet, creamy shake is the perfect blend of slow-release carbs, high-quality protein, and healthy fats to get your body running on all cylinders. And, as a complete meal-in-one, it’s a smart breakfast option for frazzled mornings.
  • Banana-Mango Parfait
    You’ll love the rich, decadent flavor in this sleepy-time snack. And because it’s comprised of fabulous ingredients — banana, mango, and ricotta cheese — your body gets a blast of nutrition before bed. I like it super cold, chilled for at least an hour.
  • Basil Walnut Salmon with Roasted Artichoke Hearts
    This recipe combines two of my favorite heart-smart foods: salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fats, and pesto, the flavorful topping that features omega-3-packed walnuts and the Mediterranean Diet standout olive oil. That makes this dish a tasty two-for-one treat: It satisfies your taste buds and protects your pumper.
  • Beet Carrot Ginger Juice
    This “pretty potion” is loaded with nutrients to promote a gorgeous, radiant complexion. Get ready for your close-up with a hefty dose of beta-carotene, antioxidants, wrinkle-fighting vitamin C, and ginger — a potent anti-inflammatory to reduce puffiness.