What’s for dinner? I’m hungry!
Perhaps those words are exclaimed in your household night after night — and even are repeated in the morning for breakfast, and again at midday for lunch. Meal planning is a necessary task week after week, especially if you’re attempting to reduce food costs or stick to a healthy-eating plan. But there’s no doubt that decision fatigue can come from planning for multiple meals (and for multiple mouths!) each week.
If you’re looking for some kitchen inspiration, we rounded up the most-viewed recipes from the last year to help you head into each week with ease and confidence while keeping both health and taste top of mind.
Breakfast
Green Shakshuka
This brain-supportive recipe from Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, by Drew Ramsey, MD, offers satisfying flavor and abundant nutrients — without the postmeal crash.
Avocado Boats
Using avocados (healthy fats!) as your base, this four-ingredient breakfast is easy to make and a fun twist on a traditional egg breakfast.
SOMETHING SIMPLE: Crispy Pumpkin Oat Waffles
These gluten-free and dairy-free waffles are made with whole grains, almond milk, canned pumpkin, and avocado oil.
Avo-Cottage Toast
This dish has 14 grams of protein as well as carbohydrates and healthy fats to help you power through your day.
Shakes
The Dynamic Shake
This shake — which is also available to order at the LifeCafe — features 41 grams of protein and other add-ins to boost your nutrition.
The Founder Shake 2.0
A smooth and nutty flavor packed with 37 grams of protein — crafted by Life Time founder Bahram Akradi himself for the LifeCafe menu.
Blueberry Blast Shake
Get a blast of blueberries and walnuts for brain-supportive benefits.
Entrées
Garlic-Seared Steak With Asparagus
Asparagus brings bright and fresh flavor to this garlic-and-herb-butter steak — which can also be made with ghee to make dairy-free.
Massaged Kale Salad With Crispy Chickpeas and Coconut-Milk Dressing
The fiber in leafy greens supports good bacteria in your gut, which in turn helps prevent candida overgrowth.
Sheet-Pan Berry-Balsamic Chicken
This anti-inflammatory recipe combines berries, arugula, onions, garlic, and olive oil with chicken thighs to make a delectable and nourishing meal.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
These peppers are stuffed with ground turkey, quinoa, onion, and spices. Batch prep for dairy-free and gluten-free meals all week long.
Grilled Rosemary Chicken Skewers
By using rosemary as the skewer, you’ll infuse each bite of chicken with a burst of rich, herbaceous flavor.
How to Make a Better Burger
After making a better basic burger, use our handy template to tweak it into a taco, California, Hawaiian, and Mediterranean version.
White Chicken Chili
This chili tastes just as good reheated as it does the day you cook it.
SOMETHING SIMPLE: Honey-Roasted Rhubarb Salad
The stalks of this herbaceous perennial are good for so much more than pie.
Sides
Brussels Sprout Caesar With Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
Cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, contain sulforaphane and other antioxidants that help curb inflammation.
Green Goddess Broccoli Salad
Fresh, herby and packed with nutrition. Serve as a side or a satisfying main dish.
SOMETHING SIMPLE: Marinated Tomatoes
A cinch to toss together, this no-cook dish is a yummy addition to salads, sandwiches, and more.
Roasted Potatoes With Parsley-Sage Pesto
Red potatoes are tossed and roasted with this herb-packed pesto.
Snacks
3 Trail Mix Recipes
Mix and match three different trail-mix combos: curry, tamari-almond, and nut butter and chocolate.
Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are packed with omega-3s and offer a substantial dose of fiber. Use the superfood to make ahead this pudding to have on hand when hunger strikes.
Nut Butter Banana Muffins
These homemade muffins feature better-for-you ingredients and enable you to avoid the processed, store-bought variety.
Beverages
Blood-Orange Marg-norita
Mocktail hour gets a hydration boost with this recipe that features electrolytes as a key ingredient.
Rally Cherry Limeade Mojito
This refreshing drink features a blend of all essential amino acids needed to help replenish your muscles for a post-workout take on mocktail hour.
Nourish Green Lemonade
This daytime drink features a homemade low-sugar lemonade and a blend of multivitamins, multiminerals, and plant extracts to help support your energy, focus, and daily wellness.
Good Gut Water
This flavored water combines natural diuretics and detoxifying ingredients in one delicious glass, providing a great way to beat the bloat.
Desserts
High-Protein Honey-Pistachio Ice Cream
Cottage cheese and a few simple ingredients are all you need to make this protein-rich frozen delight.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Pops
These DIY pops feature creamy peanut butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, roasted peanuts, and dark chocolate for a sweet and salty summer treat.
