I am planning my first Whole30 starting on January 2. This post includes 30 recipes for Whole30 meal planning, including delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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I read recently that more than 100,000 people have completed the Whole30 elimination diet. I follow numerous Whole 30-focused accounts on Instagram and I have read about the 30-day eating plan in the past, but was never motivated to try it myself. Until this year – for four reasons.
First, I need to tame my sugar dragon after the holidays. I indulged in way too many treats this year and find myself searching for a sweet fix most nights. K and I have completed several “no sugar” months in the past, and I see Whole30 as an extension of that concept.
Second, I want to lose the rest of my baby weight. I know Whole30 is not intended to be a weight loss plan, but I think it will be a helpful re-set for me in the new year.
Third, I want to train myself to stop mindless snacking. One snack in the afternoon often turns into three as I’m prepping dinner and need just one more handful of veggie straws before we sit down to eat.
Fourth, I want to see if I have any food sensitivities. As a small child, I was severely lactose intolerant. I grew out of it somewhat, but dairy still bothers me occasionally, in particular when I eat food like pizza and ice cream. I also have a few mild patches of eczema that I can’t seem to get rid of, and I wonder if a food sensitivity is causing it.
To prepare for Whole30, I ordered The Whole 30 Fast & Easy Cookbook and read a number of posts online about the eating plan. I also reached out to some of my favorite food bloggers to ask for recipes that follow Whole 30 or can be adapted for Whole30. I received some amazing recipe ideas that I have linked before – 30 recipes for Whole30 meal planning! Recipes are organized into three categories: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Whole30 Recipes: Breakfast
{Image via My Home Based Life – Hash Brown Egg Nests}
Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl
Whole30 Recipes: Lunch
{Image via Fit Mitten Kitchen – Sausage Kale Spaghetti Squash Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes}
Roasted Cauliflower and Rutabega Soup
Broccoli Cranberry Salad with Bacon and Walnuts
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles
Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup
Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Creamy Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup
Sausage Kale Spaghetti Squash Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Whole30 Recipes: Dinner
{Image via Lake Shore Lady – Stuffed Peppers}
Slow Cooker Lemongrass Chicken
Smoky Chipotle Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
Veggie-Packed Taco Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Baked Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms
Interested in more Whole30 ideas? Check out:
- Everyday Sarah Jane – Whole 30 Recipes
- Whole 30 101: The Official “Can I Have…” Guide to the Whole30
- 37 Whole30 Recipes that Everyone Will Love {Buzz Feed}
Ahhh I love this list! Just went through and pinned SO MANY THINGS! 🙂 Good luck on your whole30 – I’ll be following along to see what other good stuff you find!
Thank you! I’m looking forward to the challenge 😀