Out of thousands of recipes, these dinner, lunch, breakfast, snack and drink recipes are the most popular EatingWell dishes of 2025. From our High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding with nearly 9,000 saves, to our Weight Loss Cabbage Soup with almost 50 5-star reviews, these recipes are the best of the best. Try one (or all) of these popular recipes and see if they’re worth the hype.
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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
This high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Chia seeds soak up the blended almond milk and blueberries overnight, creating a creamy pudding that’s layered for a peanut butter-and-jelly effect.
Homemade Protein Powder
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Make this protein powder recipe at home with a mix of chia, hemp and pumpkin seeds. This blend creates a smooth protein powder without the need for store-bought powders, which can be pricey. Add a scoop to your next smoothie or bowl of oatmeal or try it in baked goods for a quick way to boost your plant-based protein intake.
High-Protein Creamy Cucumber Salad
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Hannah Grennwood.
This high-protein cucumber salad features cottage cheese as its creamy base, replacing the traditional mayonnaise or sour cream. Crisp cucumber slices are folded into the mix for a light yet satisfying texture packed with protein. This salad makes a perfect cooling side dish for summer meals.
Blueberry Cheesecake Baked Oats
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Julia Levy.
These blueberry cheesecake baked oats are a cozy breakfast that tastes like dessert! The oats are baked with a swirl of lightly sweetened cream cheese and blueberry preserves, with juicy bursts of fresh blueberries baked into every bite. Enjoy them warm right out of the oven or chilled and reheated for a make-ahead breakfast.
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek,
Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this healthy cabbage soup recipe packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunch or dinner all week.
Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali
This chicken pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a meal that’s garlicky, lemony and best served with a little Parm on top. I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta,” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.” Either way, it’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner we created together and scribbled on a little recipe card more than a decade ago, and it remains in my weekly dinner rotation to this day. It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Orange-Carrot Turmeric Ginger Shots
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colorful ginger-turmeric shot is a healthy beverage that may help reduce inflammation. Carrots and orange juice add an earthiness along with vitamins and beta carotene, while ginger and turmeric provide a nice warming spice. Whether enjoyed in the morning or midday, it’s a vibrant and nourishing addition to your routine.
Spiced Roasted Walnuts
Photographer: Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
These spiced walnuts are a delicious anti-inflammatory snack! Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, while spices like cinnamon and ginger can further support the anti-inflammatory benefits. These walnuts are not only a flavorful, crunchy snack on their own, but also a great topping for salads. They’re easy to prepare in batches and store, making them a convenient, healthy addition to any meal.
Frozen Lemon-Ginger-Turmeric Shots
Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
When hot water is poured over these frozen lemon-ginger-turmeric ice cubes, they melt to create a soothing hot beverage that’s perfect for cold and flu season. Both ginger and turmeric are packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, which have been shown to support immunity. Bright, strong and punchy, you’ll want to sip on this beverage all day long.
High-Protein Apple & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
These apple–peanut butter overnight oats make a satisfying breakfast that you can prep and enjoy throughout the week. Creamy peanut butter and Greek-style yogurt add plenty of protein, while chopped apples bring natural sweetness and crunch. Rolled oats soak up all the flavors overnight for a perfectly creamy texture by morning.
Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.
These Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats are chock-full of classic strawberries-and-cream flavor! From the whipped cream on top to the layers of creamy oats and sweet strawberries, it’s like having dessert for breakfast in the best way possible. If strawberries aren’t at their peak, feel free to swap in raspberries, blueberries or blackberries instead.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This high-protein orange-mango smoothie is a bright and refreshing drink that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh orange juice with the tropical richness of mangoes. A scoop of protein powder and Greek-style yogurt make this smoothie a satisfying breakfast. Using unflavored protein powder allows the natural fruit flavors to shine.
Garlic-Butter Zucchini
Photographer: Kyle Carpenter, Food: Giovanna Vazquez, Props: Keoshia McGhee.
This garlic-butter zucchini takes inspiration from the savory flavors of garlic bread but swaps the bread for tender roasted zucchini. The zucchini is scored to let the garlic flavor seep through into every bite. It’s roasted and then broiled until just golden, then finished with a butter mixture and a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh herbs that adds that classic garlic bread flavor.
Homemade Plain Greek Yogurt
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Learning how to make Greek yogurt at home is simple with this easy recipe. Start by making homemade yogurt by heating milk, combining it with a little bit of already-cultured yogurt and letting it sit in a warm spot until the milk turns into yogurt. Making protein-rich Greek yogurt takes one step beyond regular yogurt: straining the yogurt to thicken it. You can add the leftover liquid—also known as whey—to smoothies, or you can use it in place of buttermilk in baking.
Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
These peaches-and-cream overnight oats are a delicious, make-ahead breakfast that combines sweet ripe peaches with creamy oats. The oats soften overnight in the fridge, resulting in a thick, pudding-like texture without any cooking. Fresh ripe peaches work best, but thawed frozen peaches work well too.
The Best Gut-Healthy Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This garlicky cabbage soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Warm, hearty and nourishing, it’s rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. Packed with veggies and a savory broth, this soup is perfect as a light meal on its own or as a starter.
Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.
This fruit smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s perfect for your next breakfast. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base. Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s and a slight thickness to the smoothie as they soak up the liquid.
High-Protein Chocolate Muffins
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle.
These chocolate protein muffins are a delicious way to fuel your day. Made by blending cottage cheese into the batter, these muffins pack a serious protein punch without sacrificing flavor. Cocoa powder is at the heart of the rich chocolaty flavor, while mashed banana delivers natural sweetness. They’re perfect for breakfast on the go.
Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This healthy breakfast smoothie recipe is packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fats and essential vitamins and minerals.
Homemade Protein Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
These homemade protein bars are packed with oats, almond flour, cashews and hemp seeds for a satisfying snack. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or post-workout fuel, these bars are a smart, homemade alternative to store-bought versions. The bars come together easily—just mix, press into a pan and freeze to firm them up.
Turmeric & Ginger Shots
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman
This zippy, anti-inflammatory shot captures the earthy flavor of fresh turmeric, a hint of heat from fresh ginger and Cara Cara orange for just the right amount of sweetness.
High-Protein Anti-Inflammatory Soup
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This high-protein anti-inflammatory soup is a hearty dish designed to nourish you and fight inflammation in your body. This plant-based soup features lentils, which offer plenty of protein and fiber to make the soup satisfying. Together with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and sweet potato, you’ll get a balanced soup that’s warming and comforting, all in one delicious bowl.
High-Protein Cucumber Sandwich
Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.
This high-protein cucumber sandwich features a creamy spread made by whipping cottage cheese with white miso, soy sauce and rice vinegar. This mixture delivers a creamy boost of protein that pairs perfectly with sliced cucumbers, which add a crisp, fresh bite.
High-Protein Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chia Pudding
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.
If you want an energizing breakfast, turn to this High-Protein Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chia Pudding. Chia seeds create a thick, creamy texture while delivering fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Peanut butter adds flavor and plant-based protein and is balanced by the deep cocoa notes. Prep it the night before, and you’ll have a ready-to-eat breakfast that’s both nourishing and delicious.
