Packed to the rafters with quick and healthy meals, this post will help you start the year as you mean to go on. None of those faffy, complicated recipes with 20 ingredients that you’ve never even heard of, oh no. Just simple, straightforward recipes that you can create in your very own kitchen! If this post is right up your street – you’ll absolutely love my 7 Hassle Free Meal Ideas collection too!
It’s the usual story isn’t it? We all indulge a little too much over Christmas. All those delicious chocolates and treats we were bought by friends and family, all that booze we were gulping down, rich meals and decadent cheese boards… I could go on but you know the rest. It’s all too easy to pile on those pounds and forget about all the healthy food we should be eating… But hey, it was Christmas thought right?! Yep, I am JUST as guilty.
Now that January has rolled around as quickly as Christmas came and went, we find it hard to get back into that daily routine. You’re busy and tired because of work, chores, the kids etc. Which makes it feel so difficult to make good, healthy meals throughout the week.
The thing is – eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. Yes, really! This post is filled with delicious, good for you recipes that are actually easy to make. You know, the quick and healthy meals you want to eat but without all the faff and hard work. WIN!
Don’t believe me? Just keep reading! From slow cooker recipes with minimal hands on time to lightning speed chow meins and curries, I guarantee this quick and healthy meals collection is the only weapon you need to get yourself through January without a hitch.
Reasons you might need quick and healthy meals
- You overindulged over the Christmas holidays.
- You’d like to lose a little weight.
- You want to eat better and healthier.
- You’d like to put healthier meals on the table for your family.
- You’re too busy with work and struggle to cook from scratch most nights.
- You want to feel better in yourself.
- You want to expand your healhy recipe repertoire.
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Quick and Healthy Meals to Kick Start The Year
Let food help you feel GREAT this year with these crazy easy, quick and healthy meals. Packed full of goodness, with no silly ingredients and tasting out of this world - this right here is your difinitive January meal plan!
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Naturally vegan and gluten free, this EPIC slow cooker vegetable curry is easy to make and tastes amazing!
Vegan Chili Sin Carne
This hearty and super simple chili will be your next favorite go-to! Using only convenient staple foods, this meatless meal is whipped up in just 10 minutes and very nutrient-dense.
Balsamic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup Recipe
This gorgeous Balsamic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup recipe will fill you up with all the good things in life!
Easy Vegetable Thai Red Curry
A really easy vegetable Thai red curry that's packed full of veggies, flavour and lip smacking goodness!
Healthy Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowl
A healthier option of regular chicken fajitas that's low carb! The recipe is very easy and quick to make, it's full of flavors as well as super nutritious. You can easily pack it up for lunch and bring it to work!
Easy One Pan Sausage Casserole
This super easy sausage casserole will become a firm household favourite I guarantee it! Easy to make, healthy, seriously delicious and all made in just one pot. Perfect! {naturally GF}
Slow Cooked Chicken Italian
A fabulously quick and easy to assemble, slow cooked family meal - chicken thighs in an Italian tomato, pepper, onion & mushroom sauce which you can serve with rice or pasta.
CRAZY Tasty Coconut Chickpea Curry
Incredibly tasty, seriously simple and delightfully cheap, this wonderfully quick coconut chickpea curry will become a household staple! (Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan)
Cream of Spinach Soup Vegan
Creamy, healthy and delicious spinach soup that is done in 15 minutes.
Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry
Healthy, made in one pot and CRAZY delicious - this beautiful sweet potato chickpea curry is a recipe you need in your life!
Slimming Friendly Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Cajun Chicken Pasta ticks ALL the boxes: quick, easy, delicious and slimming friendly ! A simple one-pot chicken pasta recipe that the whole family will love – on the table in 30 minutes.
Easy Curried Coconut Lentil Soup
CRAZY delicious, healthy, quick and easy, this curried coconut lentil soup will become a firm family favourite! {Naturally dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan}
Cavatelli Pasta with Rocket
This healthy and delicious cavatelli pasta with rocket is a traditional dish from Puglia in Southern Italy. A simple recipe made with just a few fresh local ingredients. On the table in 30 minutes!
CRAZY Delicious One Pot Lentil Dahl
CRAZY delicious, super healthy, made in one pot in just 30 minutes. Could you want much more from a Lentil Dahl?
Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry
This easy and healthy Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry is an easy 30 minute one pot wonder! This vegan and gluten-free dish uses yellow curry paste and coconut milk as a base to make a seriously delicious and creamy curry.
Easy One Dish Vegetable Pasta Bake
This super easy, no precook, healthy one pot pasta dish is the perfect dump and bake to get you going! Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Italian Sausage Bake
A super easy and simple Italian sausage bake made with stewed tomatoes, peppers, spices and fresh herbs. Serve with salad and crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate one-pot comfort food meal any day of the week!
Easy Honey Carrot Soup Recipe
This beautiful and easy to make Honey Carrot Soup recipe is perfect for lunch, a healthy evening meal or even a dinner party starter!
Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes
Creamy, delicious, naturally gluten free/vegan and about 3 mins hands on prep time. With all those positives I guarantee you won't even miss the oven baked crispy skin!
Chicken Chow Mein
This chicken chow mein recipe is ready in under 25 minutes and is below 500 calories per serving.
Easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This is a wonderfully simple and tasty vegetarian chili made easily in the slow cooker. Comfort food at it's best with a healthy twist!
Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie – Beef and root vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheese.
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
Packed full of healthy ingredients, this easy and delicious soup will become a firm family favourite!
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