These new recipes are packed with fiber—at least 6 grams in each main dish and 3 grams in each side dish—thanks to ingredients like whole grains, leafy greens, and oats. Eating a fiber-rich diet can help with cardiovascular health, maintaining a healthy weight, and more. From a refreshing chickpea, beet, and feta salad with lemon-garlic vinaigrette to a carrot cake-inspired loaf bread, there are plenty of delicious ideas to try for every meal.
Snickers-style overnight oats
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These overnight oats have all the hallmarks of the famous candy bar: crunchy peanuts, rich chocolate, and buttery caramel drizzled over oatmeal.
Chickpea, beet and feta salad with lemon garlic vinaigrette
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Adeline Evans
This chickpea, beet and feta salad is a vibrant blend of flavors and textures, combining the earthy sweetness of beets with the creamy richness of feta, all seasoned with a refreshing lemon-garlic dressing.
Spinach, sun-dried tomato and cucumber sandwich
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
Packed with fiber and protein, this hummus sandwich is topped with crunchy veggies, feta cheese, and sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
Carrot cake style bread
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This carrot cake-inspired bread gets its protein from cashew butter and strained yogurt, which also helps keep it moist and tender. Carrots, nuts, and raisins add texture and flavor, and applesauce adds a touch of sweetness.
Anti-inflammatory Sweet Potato Salad
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This fiber-rich sweet potato salad is also packed with anti-inflammatory foods like cherries, kale, avocado, and of course, sweet potato, which are packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help reduce inflammation.
Avocado toast with jam
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
For days when you really don’t feel like cooking or you’re pressed for time, avocado toast with eggs in jam comes in handy. This hearty dish can easily be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner when served with dressed veggies.
High protein peanut butter baked oatmeal
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This brownie baked oatmeal is a protein powerhouse: the inclusion of peanut butter, strained yogurt, and chocolate pudding mix adds moisture to the oatmeal, making it less dense and more chewy.
Chicken Fajita Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Mix up your dinner routine with this Chicken Fajita Salad, loaded with slightly blackened chicken, crispy romaine lettuce, and plenty of veggies. Topped with the crunch of tortilla chips, this salad is a true dinner must-have.
Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
These baked oatmeal bars combine sweet summer strawberry and nutty flavor with fiber-rich oats, making them the perfect on-the-go snack or breakfast, or enjoy with yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert.
A simple grated beet and carrot salad that requires no cooking
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
This vibrant salad combines shredded carrots and beets with a sweet and sour dressing and can be served alone, tossed with veggies, or used as a sandwich or wrap filling.
Summer eggplant parmesan
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsay Lower
This Summer Eggplant Parmesan features many of the season’s best veggies, including sweet summer squash and juicy grape tomatoes, served over a bed of crispy eggplant slices.
Lemon Blueberry Crisp
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This Blueberry Crisp hits the perfect balance of sweet summer blueberries and tart lemon flavor. Topped with a warm spice-infused streusel and baked to perfection, this crisp is the perfect summer dessert served with vanilla ice cream.
Sauteed corn with basil and shallots
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This sautéed corn recipe is a fresh and easy way to enhance this classic summer vegetable. Just a little butter, shallots, and fresh basil bring out the flavor of sweet corn straight from the cob.
Cabbage steak
Photographer: Hannah Huffam, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
Melted cheese, bacon, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream are the perfect toppings to add to well-cooked cabbage steaks in this low-carb take on the classic baked potato. To make this dish vegetarian, omit the bacon or substitute veggie bacon or roasted mushrooms.
Balsamic and tomato green bean salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall
This salad features crisp-tender kidney beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions and a sweet-and-tart balsamic dressing. This colorful salad captures the essence of summer and is delicious when paired with grilled meats or seafood.
Mixed Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats have layers of sweet berries and creamy oats topped with graham crackers, just like the classic dessert. Berries go well with any combination.
Anti-inflammatory Strawberry Passion Fruit Green Smoothie
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This anti-inflammatory smoothie gets its vibrant tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces, available in the frozen fruit section of most well-stocked supermarkets and natural foods stores.
Sauteed Spinach with Lemon, Garlic and Parmesan
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
The addition of thinly sliced lemon to this versatile side dish adds a festive element to Sautéed Garlic Spinach, but it’s not just for show: Sautéing the lemon slices brings out the flavor of both the juice and zest, making this an easy side dish to make anytime.
