35+ Nourishing Recipes (When You Need a Reset!)
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Dec 15, 2020 (last updated Jul 25, 2025) 
When I want to reset without restriction, these are the recipes I reach for, as they’re nourishing, real, and made with whole ingredients that actually satisfy. So whether you’re easing into a new season, rebuilding your meal rhythm, or just craving something more grounding, these nourishing recipes are here to help. Each one is made with real, whole ingredients. Simple to prep, full of flavor, and organized by breakfast, lunch, and dinner to keep things easy and intentional!
Matcha Protein Shake (w/ Banana)
This creamy matcha protein shake is made with matcha powder, spinach, banana and protein powder for a nourishing, filling way to start your day.
Ingredients: banana, matcha powder, vanilla protein powder, spinach, ground flax seed, milk of choice, and ice (optional).
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4-Ingredient Protein Chia Pudding (Single Serve & Batch Prep!)
Packed with protein (32 grams per serving!), made with just 4-ingredients, and super-fast to prep ahead, this single-serve or batch prep protein chia pudding makes an easy, breezy protein snack or breakfast.
Ingredients: chia seeds, almond milk (or milk of choice), protein powder, and honey/ maple syrup (optional).
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Pumpkin Protein Shake (No Banana)
This easy, creamy pumpkin protein shake tastes just like pumpkin pie and comes together simply in less than 5-minutes by using canned pumpkin. Made without banana (because who wants their pumpkin smoothie to taste like banana?), it leans on a "secret" ingredient to add creaminess without added sugar, plus warming pumpkin pie spices for a filling, cozy pumpkin smoothie of your dreams.
Pumpkin puree, greek yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, protein powder, frozen cauliflower rice, milk.
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Protein Overnight Oats (Single Serve or Batch Prep!)
This single-serve or batch-prep ahead creamy protein overnight oats recipe is made easily with just 5 ingredients, including Greek yogurt and protein powder. Everything comes together in a mason jar, making it the simplest meal prep situation ever, with no cooking or extra dishes required.
Ingredients: rolled oats, Greek yogurt (traditional or plant-based), chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and vanilla protein powder.
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Easiest Green Protein Smoothie
This easy green protein smoothie uses just 5-simple ingredients like spinach and protein powder, and can be made in just 5-minutes. Throw everything in the blender, give it a whir, and you'll be sipping on this powerhouse smoothie in no time. Let me show you how easy it is to make!
Ingredients: banana, spinach, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, peanut butter, milk of choice.
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Golden Milk Turmeric Muffins (w/ Almond Flour)
These golden milk turmeric muffins are packed with nourishing & wholesome ingredients like almond flour, turmeric, and spices; and naturally sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup.
Ingredients: almond flour, eggs, applesauce, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, coconut oil, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger, pepper, and dairy-free chocolate chips (optional).
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Berry Protein Smoothie
This easy berry protein smoothie uses mixed frozen berries and multiple sources of protein for a filling, nourishing meal to carry you through the day. Includes simple ingredient swaps to make this nut-free!
Ingredients: frozen mixed berries, almond milk (or milk of choice), almond butter (or seed butter for nut-free), chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, and fresh lemon juice
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Sweet Potato Hashbrown Egg Nests
A fun and delicious make-ahead recipe, Sweet Potato Hashbrown Egg Nests are perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a quick snack.
Ingredients: russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, eggs, olive oil and salt
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Make-Ahead Kale and Sweet Potato Egg Cups
Your answer to a quick, easy, nourishing breakfast, Make-Ahead Kale and Sweet Potato Egg Cups are packed with veggies and protein, all wrapped in one portable little package!
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10-Minute Corn & Black Bean Salad (No Avocado!)
This simple + quick corn and black bean salad combines hearty canned black beans with sweet corn, all tossed together with vibrant, crunchy veggies and an easy honey lime dressing.
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Quick Quinoa Salad (with Curry Dressing!)
This quick quinoa salad is made with crunchy cucumber, apple, and bell pepper, along with curry powder to add an earthiness to the nutty quinoa & chickpeas. Soaked in a homemade lemon-garlic dressing, this makes a perfect lunch, dinner side, or brunch!
Ingredients: quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, green apple, red bell peppers, basil, sunflower seeds, garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon, curry powder, and salt.
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Fall Lentil Salad w/ Butternut Squash
This fall lentil salad is easy to make with brown or green lentils, simply roasted butternut squash, and an addictive homemade maple dressing. Perfect to make ahead and pack for lunch or enjoy as a light plant-based dinner, let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: lentils, olive oil, salt, butternut squash, microgreens, roasted pumpkin seeds, red wine vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
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DIY Greek Quinoa Bowl
Super simple to assemble and flavor-packed, DIY Greek Quinoa Bowls are perfect for dinner or lunch anytime. Topped with a creamy, tangy tahini dressing, these bowls are easy to prep and are so darn delicious!
Ingredients: quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, tahini, garlic, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, honey, water and salt.
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Quick Curry Chicken Apple Salad (No Mayo)
This quick curry chicken apple salad is an easy, nourishing, make-ahead lunch that you can prep ahead and take on the go. Made it with chicken (or any protein you like) and no mayo, it all comes together in a matter of minutes, and only requires some simple chopping and stirring.
Ingredients: chicken, cucumber, green apple, bell peppers, green onion, sunflower seeds, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt.
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Build-Your-Own Veggie Quinoa Power Bowls
Super fresh and so versatile, Build-Your-Own Veggie Quinoa Power Bowls are simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients: quinoa, arugula (or baby spinach), cherry tomatoes, hummus, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, red onion, scallions, extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice and salt.
Quick Chicken Apple Salad (No Mayo + No Dairy)
Bursting with crunchy veggies and an easy, flavorful dressing, this nourishing chicken apple salad is made without mayo or dairy, and makes the perfect make-ahead salad or meal on the go. Simple to make and oh-so satisfying, you’ll want to make this one again and again!
Ingredients: cooked chicken, apple, celery, cashews, white wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, shallot, arugula, honey, and salt.
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Sweet Pea Power Salad
Sweet Pea Power Salad with Pea Pesto Dressing is full of fresh, bright flavors and is packed with plant-based protein. Topped with a simple pesto dressing, it’s perfect as a meal or as a colorful side.
Quick Turmeric Chicken Salad
This quick turmeric chicken salad is bathed in a tangy, creamy dressing perfectly flavored with turmeric and tahini & loaded with crunchy veggies like carrots and cabbage. You're going to fall in love this is powerhouse salad!
Ingredients: cooked shredded chicken, shredded carrots, slaw mix (or shredded cabbage), green onion, sulfite-free raisins, turmeric, tahini, garlic, honey (optional), apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and salt.
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Crockpot White Chicken Chili (Dump-and-Go)
Dump everything in the crockpot and walk away! My crockpot white chicken chili takes five minutes of prep, no pre-cooking required, and comes out thick and creamy from white beans and cream cheese.
Ingredients: chicken breast, stock, white beans, mild green chilis, salsa verde, onion, garlic powder, cumin, cream cheese.
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Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup
This easy chicken vegetable soup recipe is simple to make with easy to find ingredients, yet tastes like it’s from your favorite restaurant. Includes stovetop and slow cooker instructions, too!
Ingredients: chicken tenders, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, Russet potatoes, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green beans, corn, peas, bay leaf, olive oil and salt.
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet (30-Minute)
Easy ground turkey sweet potato skillet with spinach, melty cheese, and a homemade chipotle honey sauce. A healthy one-pan dinner in 30 minutes.
Ingredients: ground turkey, sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, shredded cheese (traditional or dairy-free), baby spinach, chipotle honey vinaigrette and salt.
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Greek Chicken Bowls (with Tzatziki)
These Greek chicken bowls are made with yogurt-marinated chicken, lemon herb rice, fresh cucumber tomato salad, tzatziki, and feta. Ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients: chicken, rice, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, tzatziki.
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Skillet Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This easy chicken and sweet potatoes skillet can be made quickly on the stovetop and then baked in the oven. Plus it includes a delicious honey butter & chipotle pan sauce everyone will love!
Ingredients: chicken, sweet potatoes, avocado oil, honey, butter, chipotle peppers (from canned in adobo sauce), garlic and salt.
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Nourishing Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken Soup
This homemade chicken soup can be made using an Instant Pot or slow cooker, depending on what you prefer! Either way, it comes out comforting, nourishing, and so delicious. It is packed full of veggies and shredded chicken with a warming turmeric broth.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, carrot, celery, onion, turmeric, olive oil and seasonings
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Chicken Zucchini and Tomatoes (Italian Skillet)
A simple Italian chicken zucchini skillet with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. One-pan, ready in 30 minutes, and works with chicken breasts or thighs.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, butter (optional: traditional or dairy-free), fresh basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil and salt.
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Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers
These Honey Orange Dijon Chicken Skewers are delicious in bowls, fresh salads or served as wraps – perfect for meal prep or easy dinners on busy weeks. The easy marinade combines citrus, sage, honey and dijon mustard & doubles as a sauce to drizzle on the chicken when it's hot off the grill!
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Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
This easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe tastes delicious and is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, three beans, vegetables, and spices. Gluten free and vegan!
Ingredients: black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices
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Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)
This easy, hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is made with a mix of cut veggies that stand up well to a longer cook time, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery (no mush veggies here!) Best of all, you can make it without sautéing the vegetables first, which is a nice time-saver, too!
Ingredients: potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, corn, green beans, stock, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bay leaves and salt.
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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
A simple drop, stir, cover, and go recipe; Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) is so easy to prepare, tastes amazing, and packs well for lunch the next day.
Ingredients: quinoa, canned black beans, bell pepper, onion, cumin, garlic powder, mild chili powder, tomato sauce, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, lime juice and salt
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup (w/ Ham)
This comforting and easy slow cooker split pea soup is fast to prep in just 5 minutes, and is made with simple ingredients like green split peas, vegetables, and ham (or a ham bone); without any pre-cooking required. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: split peas, vegetable broth, water, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar and salt.
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Slow Cooker Lentil Chili (w/ Beans)
This Slow Cooker Lentil Chili is made with brown or green lentils, beans, turmeric, simple spices, and is creamy with coconut milk. Reminiscent of Madras lentils, it's hearty, it's filling, and it's oh-so simple to make!
Ingredients: kidney beans, lentils, stock, onion, tomato paste, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric and other spices
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. It’s a hit with the entire family, plus is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
Ingredients: sweet potato, apple, potatoes, stock, coconut milk, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other seasonings
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew
A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew is hearty, nourishing and packed with all the good stuff.
Ingredients: butternut squash, quinoa, kale, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, cumin, paprika, and other spices
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Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This easy slow cooker lentil soup is made with simple pantry ingredients like green lentils, celery, carrot and spinach making for a hearty vegan and vegetarian meal. Plus instant pot and stovetop directions!
Ingredients: Green (or brown) lentils, stock, onion, celery, carrot, diced tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, spinach, salt and bay leaves.
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Slow cooker vegetable curry combines sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, coconut milk, and Indian-style curry powder for an easy dump-and-go, hearty crockpot meal. Makes for the perfect hearty vegetarian and meal that will have you going back for seconds!
Ingredients: chickpeas, sweet potato, cauliflower, onion, vegetable broth, peas, spinach, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, tomato paste, lime juice, and salt
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Always love your recipes, posts and articles! I’m looking forward to adding a few of these recipes to my family meal plan! Happy Holidays!
Yay, so happy you’re enjoying Heather. Happy Holidays to you as well. Cheers!
Love this recipe. Love how healthy and clean it is. Used a rotisserie chicken and the prep was minimal. Thank you!
Oh yay, so glad you enjoyed this one, thanks so much for leaving a review!