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}

Cauliflower Low Carb Bagels

Hash Brown Nest Eggs

Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl

Egg Muffins

Paleo Porridge

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

Broccoli + Kale Green Soup

Cauliflower Dirty Rice

Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup

Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Creamy Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup

Rosemary Roasted Vegetables

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

Healthy Taco Bowls

Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders

Coconut Curry Chicken

Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Mango Chicken Curry

Stuffed Peppers

Veggie-Packed Taco Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Baked Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms

One Pan Ratatouille

BLT Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls

Taco Zoodle Bowls

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}