Sharing a handful of my favorite Whole30-approved recipes with you!
Okay okay, I have never done Whole30. I’m by no means an expert on the 30 day challenge, but last year Jord completed his first Whole30 (see more here). I also did a couple of elimination diets (more on that here) so when it comes to having to follow some sort of strict and regimented, I have been there. It is definitely no joke and everyone who says doing a Whole30 is easy, definitely has one thing in common, they are prepared!

I have found that these elimination diets and resets can be very beneficial for some to help figure out any triggering foods that make you feel off. They are also a great way to hit the reset button and fuel your body with whole and delicious foods. My only hesitation on doing elimination diets, is that they can be triggering for some when it comes to developing phobias of foods or becoming fearful of grains, dairy, etc. Sure you may feel better omitting maple syrup or rice, but a life without sushi or cookies or pancakes is not one I’m trying to live. I ask that anyone who embarks on any cleanse or anything this year to keep that in mind and try to stay away from any extremes.

Now for the FOOD! I am going to be sharing a few more Whole30 recipes this month but wanted to put together a list for you guys early in the month. Just in case you are doing Whole30 starting on January 1, I have you covered. Please also note that Jord didn’t follow any of the rules like no chia pudding or pancakes. We just focused on the foods to eat/not to eat ad eating all whole foods!

Favorite Whole30-approved products:

Whole30 Frequently Asked Questions:

  • What isn’t allowed on Whole30? A whole lot of ISH. Gluten, grains, dairy, sugars, snacks, you name it. You focus on eating veggies, fruits, proteins, etc. Visit the Whole30 site for more info!
  • Can you do Whole30 forever? I personally wouldn’t recommend it, but it is up to you! I am not a huge fan of the overall program but of course am a huge advocate for eating wholesome foods and recipes made with just the good stuff (…see what I did there?!)
  • Why haven’t you done a Whole30? I haven’t felt the need to to be honest. I do think something like this is a great way for someone to cut heavily processed foods out of their daily lives and start fresh if you are feeling off. I personally just haven’t had that urge! Jordan did it 1.5 times (he quit half way through) but as you’ll see a lot of my recipes *happen* to be Whole30 since I focus on eating a lot of foods made with real ingredients. But I need my desserts too 😉

Recipes from the blog that happen to be Whole30..

I hope you love each of these recipes as much as we do and don’t forget to share with me on social when you make them! If you see an ingredient in any of these recipes that isn’t Whole30-approved, it can easily be subbed with something else. Comment on the post and I can help you!

Whole30 Breakfast Ideas:

Savory Breakfast Salad with Creamy Cilantro Jalapeño Dressing (vegetarian) made with a few ingredients for a breakfast-y spin on a salad!

Savory Breakfast Salad with Creamy Cilantro Sauce for a delicious Whole30 meal!

Savory Veggie Breakfast Waffles probably one of my favorite hash brown waffle recipes and the ingredients just so happen to be Whole30!

Savory Paleo Veggie Breakfast Waffles made with coconut flour for an easy veggie waffle!

Veggie Smoked Salmon Quiche with Sweet Potato Crustis a great option to prep early in the week to pack for work or school.

Veggie + Smoked Salmon Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust that is Whole30 approved and easy to make!

Creamy Banana Bread Chia Seed Pudding isn’t technically allowed on Whole30 but all of the ingredients besides toppings are approved. Plus I made this for Jord to take to work since it was quick and easy.

Creamy Banana Bread Chia Seed Pudding

6-minute Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs in Bone Broth has to be one of my go-to quick meals at least once a week. I love adding them on top of anything I have handy in the fridge.

Sharing my simple recipe for 6-minute Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs cooked in Bone Broth for extra flavor and nutrients!

Whole30 Vegan/Vegetarian Ideas:

Garlic Cream Sauce Sweet Potato Noodles (vegan) were one of those recipes I kept making over and over again. The garlicky alfredo is too die for!

Whole30 Garlic Cream Sauce with Sweet Potato Noodles

Whole30 Loaded Veggie Burgers (vegetarian) sans bun are the easiest Whole30 veggie burger ever!

Whole30 Veggie Burgers

Easy 5-ingredient Basil Alfredo Sauce (vegan)has the best flavor bomb thanks to this creamy basil sauce. With zoodles it tastes so good!

Easy 5-ingredient Basil Alfredo Sauce for vegan and gluten-free sauce recipe!

Creamy Thai Kabocha Squash Soup (vegan)made me realize I actually do like soup when it has a creamy texture. This soup is so flavorful and easy to make!

Creamy Thai Kabocha Squash Soup for an easy Vegan and Whole30-friendly recipe!

Avocado Greens Caesar Salad with Sweet Potato Croutons (vegan) always hits the spot and the sweet potato croutons are delicious dipped in the leftover dressing.

Avocado Greens Caesar Salad with Sweet Potato Croutons made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients!

Chickpea-less Sweet Potato Falafels (vegan) served without the grains and you have yourself a delicious Whole30 approved sweet potato cake!

Chickpea-less Sweet Potato Falafels made with grain-free ingredients for an easy and delicious vegan-friendly recipe!

The Easiest 15-minute Vegan Pad Thai that tastes even better cold than warm in my opinion. Add anything you want on top protein wise!

The Easiest 15-minute Vegan Pad Thai Noodles made with veggie noodles and a homemade creamy almond butter sauce!

Garlicky Squash Bowls (vegan)are simple and easy to make for a plant-based meal.

10-minute Garlicky Cauliflower Squash Bowls for an easy and delicious vegan bowl

The BEST Vegan Creamy Tahini Caesar Salad is by far my favorite salad in the world. Ditch the breadcrumbs and are all set for Whole30 approved.

The Best Vegan Creamy Tahini Caesar Salad made an easy 5-ingredient caesar dressing and tossed with delicious gluten-free breadcrumbs!

Whole30 Lunch/Dinner Ideas:

The Best Whole30 Tuna Salad was on repeat when Jord was doing Whole30. Takes 3 minutes to make and is so delicious stuffed in avocados.

The Best Whole30 Tuna Salad that takes 5 minutes to prepare and is made with just a few ingredients!

The Most Delicious Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl for when you are craving some take out. This asian inspired dish is delicious.

paleo egg roll in a bowl

Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice is one of the most popular recipes on the blog and it is super simple to make!

Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice for an easy Whole30 meal

10-minute Bone Broth Cauliflower Fried Rice is great when you need an easy meal and don’t want to make a huge mess in the kitchen and want to eat in less than 10 minutes!

This 10-minute Bone Broth Cauliflower Fried Rice is a delicious Whole30-approved recipe made with minimal ingredients and perfect an easy lunch or dinner!

Paleo Sweet Potato Bun Lamb Burgers are served over here every couple of weeks. Usually on an actual bun but the sweet potato one does the trick too!

Paleo Sweet Potato Bun Lamb Burgers for an easy a delicious whole30 recipe!

The Best Crispy Avocado Oil Chicken Tenders will be one of my go-to’s for Ezra soon! They are delicious and so crispy and flavorful.

The Best Crispy Avocado Oil Chicken Tenders (paleo)

Paleo Crispy Chicken Nuggets needed to be around 15 years ago when I was stuffing my face with McDonald’s. These are also nut-free and so delicious and crispy!

Paleo Crispy Chicken Nuggets (nut-free!)

Whole30 Almond Butter Thai Noodles have an added bonus from bone broth. Love the extra crunch from nuts (just don’t use peanuts if on Whole30)

Whole30 Almond Butter Thai Noodles made with bone broth plus bone broth 101!

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are one of Jordan’s favorites and a recipe we make often in the winter! Also easy to prep ahead of time and bring to work or school .

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for an easy paleo dish, using chicken from my favorite grass-fed and grass-finished meat company!

4-ingredient Mini Tuna Cakes are adorable but also delicious finger food and a great appetizer idea to serve!

4-ingredient Mini Tuna Cakes that are Whole30, gluten-free and healthy ingredients! 

4-ingredient Tuna Avocado Cakesmade me realize there is so much more you can do with tuna besides tuna salad. I love these crispy cakes!

4-ingredient Tuna Avocado Cakes made with almond flour and healthy ingredients!

Skillet Turkey Burgers made with Bone Broth happen over here at least once a week. With sweet potato fries, you are golden!

Skillet Turkey Burgers made with Bone Broth for an easy paleo and egg-free recipe!

Healthy Homemade Salmon Burgers are great to make. Just ditch the bun and serve over a bed of veggies or greens.

Oven-Baked Dijon Salmon Burgers made with just five gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients for an easy healthy dinner recipe!

The Best Grain-free Chicken No-Parmesanis quick and easy and something the whole family can eat (just ditch the cheese)

paleo chicken parmesan

Whole 30 Side Dishes/”Snacks”:

My Favorite Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Potato Fries are truly the best homemade fry in the whole world. My favorite ever!

My Favorite Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Potato Fries made with avocado oil, black pepper, sea salt in my air fryer (with oven option too!)

Crispy Garlic Sweet Potato Fries (vegan) take your traditional  sweet potato and give it a garlicky crispy twist.

Simple + Crispy Garlic Sweet Potato Fries for an easy and delicious vegan and gluten-free side!

Crispy Whole30 Carrot Fries (vegan) made me realize I actually will eat a carrot if it is in fry form. They are so yummy!

Crispy Whole30 Carrot Fries for an easy, deices and healthy veggie dish to enjoy!

Crispy Baked Thick-Cut Fries with Supergreen Guacamole (vegan) are EPIC. Thick cut fries are life. Dipping in guacamole and OMG.

Crispy Baked Thick-Cut Fries made in the oven and paired with a delicious and healthy Supergreen Guacamole for an plant-based and gluten-free recipe!

Oven-Baked Everything Bagel Fries (vegan) basically are the closest thing you’ll gettoo a bagel on Whole30 but they still taste SO good!

Oven-Baked Everything Bagel Spice Fries made with organic potatoes, everything but the bagel spice and paired with a whole30 ketchup for an easy and delicious vegan side dish!

Nutty Coconut Raw Bliss Balls are made with Whole30 ingredients and replace a snack bar of sorts!

Nutty Coconut Raw Bliss Balls for an easy Whole30-friendly snack made with simple ingredients

4-ingredient Sweet Potato Hash Brown Cakes are perfect to make for a weekend Whole30 brunch situation or a side dish.

Your new favorite healthy brunch skillet, Veggie-Loaded Sweet Potato Hash with Coconut Bacon

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Tater Tots dipped in some unsweetened ketchup – HELLO. So good!

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Tater Tots that for an easy paleo and vegan veggie dish!

Loaded Crispy Potato Skins (vegan-friendly) are what you’ll want to bring to game day festivities. Delicious and simple to whip up.

Paleo Loaded Crispy Potato Skins with Mushroom Bacon made with gluten-free, dairy-free ingredients and cooked with organic bone broth!

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Basil Pesto (vegan)not only look amazing but taste epic. I love how crispy these get and they great dipped in the pesto.

Sharing these Whole30 Hasselback Potatoes with Garlicky Basil Pesto. Extra crispy potatoes paired with the dreamiest dairy-free pesto. A delicious vegan Whole30 recipe!

Crispy Spicy Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free + dairy-free) on repeat please. So crispy, so tasty and so good!

Crispy Spicy Cauliflower Bites made with grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients for an easy and tasty Whole30-friendly veggie recipe!

xx, Rach

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