Healthy Recipes That Will Make Your Tastebuds Say ‘Thank You’

By Tabitha Britt Updated: March 24, 2018

The hype of the New Year may be long gone by now, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to make a lifestyle change that’s going to benefit you and your family in the long run.

March marks National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is titled “Go Further With Food,” which means actively trying to start the day off right (by eating an “adult” breakfast — sorry, doughnut fans!) and ending it on a good note (read: no takeout food).

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To help you get started, we’ve rounded up with a few recipes (aka healthy alternatives to the junk you normally eat) that are so tasty you’ll wonder why you hadn’t switched sooner. From hearty breakfast options like Honey Almond Butter Mini Granola Cups to fresh lunch ideas like Salmon Cakes with Cilantro Lime Sauce, we have a recipe to fit even the pickiest of eaters.

Salmon Cakes With Cilantro Lime Sauce

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Salmon Cakes With Cilantro Lime Sauce

If you like crab cakes, then you're going to love this quick-and-easy salmon cake recipe. Made with a rather surprising ingredient — yogurt — these seafood snack cakes are light, airy, and full of flavor.

Get the recipe here: Salmon Cakes With Cilantro Lime Sauce
Honey Almond Butter Mini Granola Cups

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Honey Almond Butter Mini Granola Cups

You're probably tired of hearing it, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Curb your hunger and give yourself a much-needed energy boost with these cute Honey Almond Butter Mini Granola Cups. They're sweet, filling, and super easy to make.

Get the recipe here: Honey Almond Butter Mini Granola Cups
Mesquite Chicken Tacos

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Mesquite Chicken Tacos

Who wants to spend an hour making a dinner that'll be long gone in 10 minutes? Not us, that's for sure. These Mesquite Chicken Tacos are the perfect way to get a weeknight meal on the table and fast. Hey, they don't call it Taco Tuesday for nothing.

Get the recipe here: Mesquite Chicken Tacos
Honey Almond Banana 'Sushi'

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Honey Almond Banana 'Sushi'

Fruit probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "sushi." This recipe, however, is nothing but fruit and honey with a nice crunchy finish. Made with bananas, banana flour, almond butter, and a tablespoon of honey, these Honey Almond Banana "Sushi" rolls will leave your taste buds craving more.

Get the recipe here: Honey Almond Banana 'Sushi'
Honey Citrus-Glazed Carrots

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Honey Citrus-Glazed Carrots

Carrots get a bad rap for being boring and tasteless. Despite the veggie rumors, carrots actually aren't all that bland: in fact, they're pretty darn tasty if you know what you're doing. You'd be amazed at what a drop of honey and a splash of chicken broth can do.

Get the recipe here: Honey Citrus-Glazed Carrots
Apple Almond Butter 'Bagels'

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Apple Almond Butter 'Bagels'

If you're a fan of Granny Smith apples, then you're going to love these quick-and-easy Apple Almond Butter "Bagels." All you need is an apple, a little almond butter, a drop of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a handful of sliced almonds — and ta-da! You've got yourself a protein-packed (Meghan Markle-approved) snack.

Get the recipe here: Apple Almond Butter 'Bagels'
Creamy Dairy-Free Pesto Pasta

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Creamy Dairy-Free Pesto Pasta

Making a creamy and rich-tasting pasta doesn't always mean loading up on dairy; there are other ways to create a dish that'll give you a mouthful of flavor without going overboard on the butter, milk, and cheese. Take this Creamy Dairy-Free Pesto Pasta recipe, for example — it's full of protein and just waiting for your culinary creativity.

Get the recipe here: Creamy Dairy-Free Pesto Pasta
Asparagus-Topped Flatbread Pizza

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Asparagus-Topped Flatbread Pizza

Pizza is no doubt a family favorite, especially if there are a bunch of teens around. Level-up your kids' favorite dish with a few adult ingredients, like asparagus and snap peas. If you're worried it's going to taste just as scary as it sounds, don't. This Asparagus-Topped Flatbread Pizza is jammed packed with flavor and protein.

Get the recipe here: Asparagus-Topped Flatbread Pizza

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