30 Whole30 Recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to tempt your tastebuds and keep you satisfied!
Are you one of the millions who has or is currently following the Whole30 program?
I have many friends who do Whole30 throughout the year, and most of them have reported amazing results. They say they feel better, some have lost inches and pounds, and most importantly, following the Whole30 diet helped them change the way they looked at food. It helped them learn to cook at home more, be more thoughtful about grocery shopping, and make smarter decisions when they ate out at restaurants.
What Is Whole30?
The basic principle of Whole30 is to eat real, whole food for 30 days – no cheating or special occasions allowed. According to the program’s rules, you should avoid:
- any added sugar, real or artificial
- grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, etc.)
- alcohol, even in cooking
- dairy, including butter
- legumes (although they say green beans, sugar snap peas, and snow peas are allowed)
- any processed food, homemade or store-bought, even if it contains only acceptable ingredients (i.e. store-bought cookies, waffles, pancakes, pizza crust, etc).
Not sure about a certain food? The Whole30 mantra is: when in doubt, leave it out.
If you’re serious about Whole30, be sure to read the Whole30 rules on the official program website.
30 Whole30 Recipes
If you’re new to the Whole30 program, it can seem a bit daunting at first. And if you’ve done this before, you may be nervous about getting stuck in a recipe rut.
So I’ve compiled 30 Whole30 compliant recipes from fellow food bloggers to help inspire you on your Whole30 journey. Everyone’s Whole30 journey is different, and I hope you find some recipes here that you try and love! If you do, please come back and let me know in the comments! I love your comments!
Whole30 Breakfast Recipes
Sweet Potato Toast | Family Food on the Table
Butternut Squash Hash | Urban Bliss Life
Whole30 Recipes for When You are Craving Carbs…
Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash | What A Girl Eats
Zucchini “Pasta” Puttanesca | Jennifer Banz
Moroccan Chicken and Cauliflower Rice | The Organic Kitchen
Whole 30 Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Pesto and Chicken | Avocado Pesto
Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole | A Saucy Kitchen
Pork, Beef, and Lamb Whole30 Recipes
Whole30 Pulled Pork Spuds | Recipe This
Grilled Herb-Crusted Lamb Kebabs | Garlic and Zest
Low Carb Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl | Peace, Love, and Low Carb
Chipotle Copycat Barbacoa | Wholesome Yum
Whole30 Chicken Recipes
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Kale | Pinch and Swirl
Instant Pot Paleo Chicken Cacciatore | From Pasta to Paleo
Orange Five Spice Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | Midlife Croissant
Fennel Chicken Mediterranean Style | Innocent Delight
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas | A Clean Bake
Seafood Whole30 Recipes
Baked Rainbow Trout Fillets with Roasted Broccoli | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Greek Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowls | The Baking Fairy
Garlic Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice | Low Carb with Jennifer
Whole30 Soup Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup | Family Food on the Table
Lemon Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice | A Saucy Kitchen
Healthy Hamburger Soup | The Whole Cook
Smoky Chipotle Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili | Peas and Crayons
Mexican Meatball Soup | The Organic Kitchen
Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup | Girl Heart Food
Curried Acorn Squash Cream Soup with Coconut Milk | One Clever Chef
Whole30 Salads & Sides
Taco Salad | Rainbow Delicious
Roasted Jicama with Green Beans | Low Carb Yum
Whole30 Sauces
Cilantro Garlic Marinade | What a Girl Eats
Restaurant-Style Salsa | Urban Bliss Life
Whole30 BBQ Sauce | Crickets Confections
Are YOU doing Whole30? Which of these Whole30 recipes looks most appetizing to you?
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Thank you so much for including my curried carrot and sweet potato soup – really appreciate it!! Such a yummy round up :) Sharing! Have a great week!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Of course! Thanks, Dawn! :)
Sondra B says
What a delicious looking blog. Every picture looks so yummy and makes me want to cook it up.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Me too! Thank you, Sondra! :)
Sondra B says
What a delicious looking blog. Every picture looks so yummy and makes me want to cook it up. Thanks for having such variety.
Lauren says
I’m not doing the whole 30 right now, but I am trying to eat super clean for the next two weeks or so since I seriously over-indulged the past month and I feel like crap! These are some great recipes to use :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I think we all have! :) Thanks, Lauren! :)
Tiia says
This was really good and helpful post. And so many good and tasty food opinions! I have to get back for this if I need food inspiration. :) I really like real and healthy food choices. Thank you for this post!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks! :)
Leslie-Anne says
Thanks for including my Instant Pot chicken cacciatore! This is a great round-up of so much Whole30 inspiration!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Happy to! Looks delicious!
Christina says
I haven’t tried whole30 but I’m intrigued by the recipes. Everything looks amazing!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It’s definitely worth a try! :)
Maud says
Some amazing ideas in your post – thank you for sharing!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thank you!
Annie Cho says
Love that these are all wholesome dinner ideas. I always struggle to think about new things to make for dinner and this is super helpful!
xoxo
Annie
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Glad this is helpful! Thanks, Annie!
Annie Cho says
Love that these are all wholesome dinner ideas. I always struggle to think about new things to make for dinner and this is super helpful! :)
xoxo
Annie
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
I love the method behind Whole30 and could totally get behind it if it weren’t for wine :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
LOL! It’s a hard thing to give up, for sure!
Laura Rike says
Oh my… So many great options!! These all look so delicious. I will be favoriting this page for sure!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yay! Thanks, Laura!
Diana says
These all looks delicious. I always struggle to think about new things to make for dinner and this is super helpful!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks!
Vicky says
THanks for including me in the round up! So many amazing recipes to choose from! Sharing on social media : ))
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Of course! Thanks, Vicky!
Evi says
Love this collection! Thanks for sharing!!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I’m glad! Thanks!
Jenn - Peas and Crayons says
Thanks so much for including me in this awesome whole 30 roundup! Pinning!