EASY AND
HEALTHY RECIPES

OVERVIEW

In this post, see easy and healthy recipe ideas, air fryer recipes, grilled recipes, and baking recipes.

Each recipe has a ready to go grocery list!

It seems like there is always a reason to chase easy and healthy recipes! 

Sometimes, it’s our New Year’s Resolution to get fit — or there’s a special occasion we’re hyper-focused on. It’s for when we want to feel our best during spring and summer — and have to balance out the naughty recipes from autumn and winter with an easy and healthy recipe here and there.

Whatever your reason (hopefully, first, and foremost your health), we’re excited you’re here. We’ve researched and tried the best easy and healthy recipes using an air fryer (the most genius cooking invention of all time), the grill (we’ll take any excuse to get outside), and by baking (we’ll take any excuse we can to eat something a little sweet and still healthy).

If you’re wondering, what are some good healthy meals? We have some recipes for you. If you’re looking for what are the easiest things to cook? We vote on anything and everything in the airfryer, veggies on the grill, and healthy alternatives in the oven.  

You can create your own list to pick them up, or easily order your groceries online. Each of our featured recipes come complete with everything you need to make your meal at home. So you can spend less time researching and organizing, and more time fueling your body and soul.

EASY AND HEALTHY RECIPES

HEALTHY AIR FRYER RECIPES

So your best friend recommended an air fryer, and your first question is… what are the best things to cook in an airfryer? And as you narrow your search, you start to wonder what is the healthiest thing to cook in an air fryer? Can you eat healthy with an air fryer?

The answer is yes! The air fryer is one of the smartest, most practical tools for easy, healthy eating. We’ve featured some of our favorite recipes for the best foods to cook in an air fryer.

Our very favorite is to get specific; we’re talking ready-to-go, healthy air fryer recipes with calories! There is nothing like having all of the information you need, with all of the ingredients in a list, that are ready to order for delivery or pick up. We feature options for lunch or dinner.

EASY AND HEALTHY RECIPES

HEALTHY GRILL RECIPES

With the exception of raw, sauce-less meals, grilled food is by far the easiest and healthiest way to eat. You’ve made it a priority, you’ve looked it up, and we’re going to make it as easy as possible to get you started with some quick tips and facts!

What are good things to grill? 

Everything. Well, almost anything. Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, pineapple chicken, steak, corn, tortillas — whatever you want to grill, just keep it separate for your friends with dietary restrictions.

What’s the healthiest way to grill?

According to WebMD, using fat-free or low-fat marinades — “the simple act of marinating before grilling has been shown to reduce formation of HCAs by as much as 92% to 99%.” Use a fat-free or low fat marinade on veggies meats, fish, and poultry.

Is it healthier to cook with charcoal or propane?

According to Men’s Health, propane produces less PAHs and HCAs — it’s the healthier option. To reduce by another 90%: trim fat, marinate, soak meat in vinegar or lemon juice, and flip frequently.

Is it bad to grill everyday? 

There is only so much research about grilling [specifically meats] and it’s potential risks, and so it’s recommended that you grill meat no more than twice a week. Read our favorite tips on how to grill safely here.

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HEALTHY BAKE RECIPES

The sweetest thing isn’t a diamond ring, it’s baked goods that make your body strong and your heart sing!

Baking is a form of dry heating in an oven that is arguably one of the healthiest forms of cooking.

Here’s a few frequently asked questions around easy and healthy bake recipes:

Is baking healthier than frying?

Baking is much healthier than pan frying or deep frying, especially if you’d have to use oil.

Are baked goods healthy?

The truth hurts — most baked goods are packed with refined sugar and flour and “completely devoid of fiber, proten, vitamins, and minerals — but you can still save hundreds of calories and dozens of grams of sugar by choosing one kind of goodie over another.”

Read more from  7 Sweets to Swap to learn more about prevention.

However, you can bake a healthy salmon with veggies, and there are ways to make sweet healthy bake recipes too.

How do you bake healthy?

• Swap out white flour for wholegrain, oat, spelt, or barley.
• Bake with unsaturated fats (like sunflower spread instead of butter). 
• Use sweet vegetables like carrots, beetroots, or courgettes. You can also make use of sweet fruits like apples, berries, pineapples, and dates — allowing for less refined sugar.
• Watch your portion sizes and overall, bake to share … nothing like surprising your friends with a sweet treat!

Ultimately, we believe in balance. Let yourself go all out, just not too often. There is nothing wrong with a bit of proper butter and pastry.