Clean Eating Recipes for Weight Loss! 50 Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Day (2024)

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Clean Eating Clean Eating Basics Can You Lose Weight By Eating Clean? 12 Clean Eating Recipes – Breakfast Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Bars Healthy Chia Seed Pudding (4 Ways) Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Berry Quinoa Breakfast Smoothie Bowls Avocado Baked Eggs “I Don’t Have Time For Breakfast” Make Ahead Oatmeal | May I Have That Recipe? Strawberry Smoothie Easy Baked Eggs Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars Quinoa Granola Bars 12 Clean Eating Recipes – Lunch Clean Eating Turkey Wraps | The Gracious Pantry Make-Ahead Mason Jar Salads Avocado Salad Sandwich Berry Smoothie Bowl with Coconut | Popculture Turkey Avocado Greens Wrap | Nutrition Stripped Greek Power Bowls Clean Eating Tuna Salad | The Gracious Pantry 20-Minute Creamy Lemony Vegetable Pasta Salad | Bowl of Delicious Healthy Homemade Tortillas 16 Healthy Recipes – Dinner One Pan Chicken Thighs with Mozzarella Beef & Broccoli Lemon Garlic Salmon Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Spring Pea & Carrot Salad Slow Cooker Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup Grilled Herb Chicken & Potato Foil Packs Clean Eating Taco Soup – Grounded & Surrounded Clean Eating 30 Minute Chili | Clean Eating Recipes 5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies | Julia’s Album Sheet Pan Steak & Veggies Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Paleo Baked Chicken | My Natural Family Mushroom Ravioli With Spinach Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Skillet Parmesan Chicken Thighs | Joyful Healthy Eats Clean Eating Skillet Meatloaf Clean Eating Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole | The Gracious Pantry One Pan Healthy Italian Sausage & Veggies | Chelsea’s Messy Apron Thai Salmon Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts | Basil & Bubbly Healthy Snacks More Healthy Recipes & Tips You Need Today’s Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt FAQs References

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50 Clean Eating recipes to add to your meal plan for weight loss! Find out the do’s and don’ts of eating clean if you’re a beginner and enjoy delicious healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Every year millions of people resolve to lose weight starting on January 1. And every year most of those folks feel like failures around February 1 because they couldn’t stick to their new diet routine.

I totally get it.

Clean Eating

A clean eating diet helps you lose fat and weight while increasing your energy and overall well-being. Other benefits include skin clarity, hair strength, and sleep quality. As a thirty something year old with three kids I needed help with all of those! Especially sleep!

Clean eating is more of a lifestyle than a diet. Nothing is strictly off limits, which is probably one of the reasons the clean eating diet is so popular. Simply put, clean eating means choosing to eat more natural foods and less processed ones.

Clean Eating Basics

Eat 6 Small Meals Per Day

Always Eat Breakfast

Eat Lean Protein & Complex Carbs in Every Meal

Eat 2-3 Servings of Healthy Fats Every Day

Drink 2-3 Liters of Water Every Day

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For The Ultimate Clean Eating Shopping List – Click Here!

Can You Lose Weight By Eating Clean?

By eliminating unhealthy processed foods, fast food, and other junk foods and replacing them with nutrient-dense foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats will result in better overall health and well-being as well as weight loss.

By committing to a clean eating lifestyle, you can lose an average of 3 pounds or more per week – depending on how much weight you have to lose.

Ready to start living clean eating style? Here are a few of my favorite healthy recipes to help you start.

Most of these are easy to prepare with ingredients that can be found in any local store. (Since I’m living it up in a small town I don’t even consider recipes that call for specialty items. My apologies to the foodies. My three-kid lifestyle prevents me from traveling for groceries!)

You’ll find 50 easy, healthy meals here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks-all perfect if you’re just starting a clean eating diet!

12 Clean Eating Recipes – Breakfast

Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Healthy + freezer-friendly Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars via Word To Your Mother Blog

Healthy Chia Seed Pudding (4 Ways)

Delicious, clean eating – no sugar added – chia pudding via Word To Your Mother Blog

Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad

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Easy, healthy fruit salad with quinoa via The Recipe Critic

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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Perfect for meal prep via Clean Food Crush

Berry Quinoa Breakfast Smoothie Bowls

7 ingredients – ready in 30 minute breakfast via Word To Your Mother Blog

Avocado Baked Eggs

A fabulously heart-healthy, high protein breakfast that comes together in minutes via Word To Your Mother Blog

“I Don’t Have Time For Breakfast” Make Ahead Oatmeal | May I Have That Recipe?

Strawberry Smoothie

Clean eating strawberry smoothie via Word To Your Mother Blog

Easy Baked Eggs

Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars

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Easy – on the go – clean eating breakfast full of whole-grain fiber, fruit & protein via Simply Quinoa

Quinoa Granola Bars

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Homemade Granola Bars via Honestly Yum

12 Clean Eating Recipes – Lunch

Clean Eating Turkey Wraps | The Gracious Pantry

Make-Ahead Mason Jar Salads

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Apples, cranberries & almonds with a Greek Yogurt dressing via Iowa Girl Eats

Southwest Quinoa Bean Salad | The Recipe Critic

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps | Popculture

Easy Ginger Garlic Noodles | fooduzzi

Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Bowl | Minimalist Baker

Avocado Salad Sandwich

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Healthy avocado steps in for mayo via Ambitious Kitchen Fiesta Bowl Salad | Fitness Magazine

Berry Smoothie Bowl with Coconut | Popculture

Turkey Avocado Greens Wrap | Nutrition Stripped

Greek Power Bowls

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Mediterranean-inspired in 30 minutes via Damn Delicious

Clean Eating Tuna Salad | The Gracious Pantry

20-Minute Creamy Lemony Vegetable Pasta Salad | Bowl of Delicious

Healthy Homemade Tortillas

Opt out of the added sugars and make your tortillas healthy with this almond flour tortilla recipe

16 Healthy Recipes – Dinner

One Pan Chicken Thighs with Mozzarella

An easy low carb one-skillet dinner that you can make in 40 minutes.

Beef & Broccoli

Skip the sugar and the carbs the next time your cravings for Chinese stir fry kick in and make this crazy delicious and super simple Beef and Broccoli stir-fry dinner. Seriously, this copycat for PF Changs couldn’t be easier and is a way healthier alternative to takeout that’s low carb, gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 approved.

Lemon Garlic Salmon

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Fabulous go-to baked salmon via My Natural Family

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

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4-ingredient, healthy stuffed chicken via Primavera Kitchen

Spring Pea & Carrot Salad

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Definitely not another boring salad via Half Baked Harvest

Slow Cooker Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup

Super healthy and clean crockpot dinner recipe that takes 10 minutes to put together:)

Grilled Herb Chicken & Potato Foil Packs

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Perfect for the grill via Creme De La Crumb

Clean Eating Taco Soup – Grounded & Surrounded

Clean Eating 30 Minute Chili | Clean Eating Recipes

5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

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Clean eating dinner in 20 minutes via Pinch of Yum

One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies | Julia’s Album

Sheet Pan Steak & Veggies

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Marinated sheet pan steak & vegetables via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Paleo Baked Chicken | My Natural Family

Mushroom Ravioli With Spinach

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6-ingredient pasta meal for meatless Monday via Julia’s Album

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Fabulous slow cooked chicken dinner recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prep via Word To Your Mother Blog

Skillet Parmesan Chicken Thighs | Joyful Healthy Eats

Clean Eating Skillet Meatloaf

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Meatloaf for two – in a skillet viaThe Gracious Pantry

Clean Eating Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole | The Gracious Pantry

One Pan Healthy Italian Sausage & Veggies | Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Thai Salmon

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With a sweet chili sauce via iFoodreal

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts | Basil & Bubbly

Healthy Snacks

No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites | Cotter Crunch

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bites | Happiness is Homemade

Quick & Easy Brown Sugar Herb Pecans | fooduzzi

Healthy Energy Bites | Simple Green Moms

Chewy Vegan Cookie Dough Cookies | fooduzzi

Crispy Snack Edamame | Apple of My Eye

Healthy Sweet Potato Chips | Easy Living Today

Peanut Butter Energy Bites | Chef Savvy

Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bark | Go Eat & Repeat

Clean Eating Parmesan Popcorn | The Gracious Pantry

It takes hard work, disciple, dedication & a focused mind to lose weight, stick to a clean eating diet & finally feel confident in your body – I know.

I’ve been there! I’ve lost 145 pounds & it was not easy, but it was worth it! My new book, Rebel Keto, explains every detail of how I lost the weight on keto –without doing macro math at every meal.If you are a woman who is tired of trendy diet B.S. and you need a real-world roadmap to help you get healthy (low-carb style), Rebel Keto will be your new best friend. Check it out HERE.

One last word of encouragement: If a 40-something mother of three kids can do it – you can too! For more tips, recipes, and inspiration click here to join me.

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Today’s Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

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FAQs

What is a clean eating plan for weight loss? ›

This means staying away from processed foods and instead opting for 'whole foods' — those that are naturally derived from the earth. Often, this involves lean proteins, fatty fish, fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy fats like avocado and whole grains such as brown rice and oats.

What are 5 clean meals a day? ›

Five meals a day equals breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks. To do this right, you need to plan what you'll eat every day for each “meal.” And you need to schedule eating every 2 to 3 hours.

What is the best thing to eat every day to lose weight? ›

High protein foods may be especially helpful for weight loss. Lean meat, fish, legumes, and dairy products are great sources of protein. But to lose weight, you also need to make sure you're eating fewer calories than your body burns.

What are the ideas for clean eating? ›

30 Days of Clean-Eating Recipes
  • 01 of 30. Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew. ...
  • 02 of 30. Salmon Caesar Salad. ...
  • 03 of 30. Black Bean Salad with Grilled Pork Cutlets. ...
  • 04 of 30. Roasted Salmon Caprese. ...
  • 05 of 30. Healthy Detox Salad. ...
  • 06 of 30. Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole. ...
  • 07 of 30. Chicken with Spinach & Tomato Orzo Salad. ...
  • 08 of 30.
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What to eat to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks? ›

To lose weight in two weeks, you should eat in a calorie deficit, and ensure the foods you do eat is made up of fruits, vegetables and high-fiber options. You should reduce your intake of processed, carb-heavy foods like cookies, chips and soda.

Can I eat eggs on clean eating? ›

Fish and shellfish can be super-healthy protein sources, and many fish contain heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Choose sustainably sourced seafood when possible. Eggs are a great choice—and don't skip the yolk, or you'll miss out on extra protein and nutrients not found in the egg whites.

What diet is best for losing belly fat? ›

In general, a low-carb way of eating shifts your intake away from problem foods—those high in carbs and sugar and without much fiber, like bread, bagels and sodas—and toward high-fiber or high-protein choices, like vegetables, beans and healthy meats.

Is oatmeal clean eating? ›

Must be 100% whole wheat or whole grains. Examples of whole, unrefined grains include brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, oatmeal, and popcorn. Always look for whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is different than wheat flour, so make sure the word "whole" is listed.

What 10 days of clean eating actually does to your body? ›

10 days can make a bigger difference than you think.

A recent study led by Robert Lustig, MD, showed that by simply taking fructose (from added sugar) out of the diet for 10 days, liver fat was reduced nearly 30%. There was no reduction in calories in the diet the patients were put on.

What are the 5 foods that burn belly fat? ›

Five foods that may help burn belly fat include:
  • foods with soluble fiber like fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
  • foods with protein like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
  • fatty fish like tuna and salmon.
  • foods with probiotics like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi.
  • green tea.

What are the 5 super foods for weight loss? ›

The following are the top five superfoods supported by science for weight loss:
  • Green tea. Green tea is known to be extra powerful as it contains catechins – antioxidants that can hinder fat storage around the belly and aid quicker weight loss. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Legumes. ...
  • Grapefruit. ...
  • Potatoes.

What three foods burn the most fat? ›

These include eggs, nuts, and oily fish. When a person adds these fat-burning foods to their diet, they can burn fat and lose weight over time. The term “fat-burning foods” may apply to those that produce fat loss by stimulating metabolism, reducing appetite, or reducing overall food intake.

What not to eat on a clean diet? ›

The foods to avoid:
  • Overprocessed foods, especially white flour and sugar.
  • Artificial sweeteners.
  • Sugary beverages, such as soda and juice.
  • Alcohol.
  • Foods with chemical additives like food dyes and sodium nitrite.
  • Foods with preservatives.
  • Artificial foods, such as processed cheese slices.
  • Saturated fats and trans fats.
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Is peanut butter clean eating? ›

Peanut butter is rich in a variety of nutrients. But commercial peanut butter brands often have added sugars, oils, and fats. For the best health benefits from peanut butter, look for all-natural products without these added ingredients.

How do I start a clean healthy diet? ›

Getting Started on Clean Eating
  1. Avoid processed and refined foods. ...
  2. Limit sugar. ...
  3. Load up on veggies. ...
  4. Eats fresh fruits, in moderation. ...
  5. Eat healthy fats. ...
  6. Eat lean protein. ...
  7. Say “no” to the salt shaker. ...
  8. Keep an eye on portion size.

Can you lose weight just by clean eating? ›

Others adopt a “clean eating” lifestyle because they want to lose weight and body fat. And some even turn to clean eating to gain weight and lean muscle. While eating this way can and does produce weight loss for many people, it doesn't happen that way for everyone.

What is the ultimate clean eating diet? ›

A clean-eating meal plan includes tons of fresh fruits and veggies, high-fiber whole grains and legumes, healthy fats and lean proteins (like fish and chicken). It skips added sugars and minimizes sodium and saturated fats that can damage our hearts when we eat too much of them.

Does eating clean reduce belly fat? ›

Research indicates people who followed a low-carb diet had a smaller waist circumference in five years than those who didn't. To reduce abdominal fat, try lowering carbohydrates and increasing protein and fiber intake. Also, eat gut-friendly foods and plenty of healthy fats.

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