Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely holiday season. I’m feeling super grateful and incredibly excited about what 2026 will bring (including baby #4!)
This time last year, we had recently wrapped up my very first cookbook tour, and I was getting back into the swing of sharing brand new, delicious recipes here on the blog. I already have tons of new recipes coming your way in the next couple of months, so keep an eye out for plenty of inspo!
Let’s kick off the new year with 31 seasonal recipes to cook in January! I included tons of veggie-packed meals, plus a focus on protein & nutrients to fuel your health journey wherever it’s taking you.
If you’ve been wondering what to cook in January, get ready for tons of meal prep ideas to make cooking a breeze, plus plenty of healthy snacks & treats to enjoy all month long.
What’s in season in January?
I’ve been loving the produce this time of year because you can make such cozy, flavorful recipes with it. Stock up on January seasonal produce:
- Dark, leafy greens like kale and spinach
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- Lots of delicious citrus fruits (perfect if you have an orange obsession like I do)
- Potatoes + sweet potatoes
- And plenty of winter squash
Let me know which ones you try this month, and be sure to share photos in our Facebook Group and on Instagram! Enjoy, xo!
Breakfast
The Most Delicious Breakfast Cookies
Maple Apple Breakfast Chicken Meatballs
Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes (high protein, gluten free)
Mushroom Spinach Bacon Egg Cups (low carb!)
Healthy Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Avocado Breakfast Burritos
Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake
High Protein Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Meal Prep Lunches
Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup
Freezer-Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
The Best Chicken Soup You’ll Ever Eat
Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
Vibrant Curry Cashew Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup
Delicious Dinners
Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cashew Crema
Groovy Skillet Chicken with Thyme Parmesan Mushroom Gravy
Slow Cooker White Wine Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Mama’s Chickpeas in Sofrito with Arroz con Gandules
Snacks & Treats
Blow Ya Mind Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free, too!)
Immune Boosting Wellness Smoothie
My Absolute Favorite Healthier Hot Chocolate
Vegetarian Three Cheese White Bean Buffalo Dip
Pat’s 4-Ingredient Paleo Crackers
No Bake Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars
I hope you love these healthy January recipes and get a chance to make them soon! If you make any of these recipes be sure to leave a comment & rating on them so I know how you liked them. Thank you!
Thanks
The mixture of broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts makes a great combination, The various recipes which you have listed in these article along with their links helps in finding the perfect recipe for the occasion. Thank you for listing it together and sharing it with us.
Absolutely! Enjoy!
This is a great list of recipes! Thank you for putting it together. I can’t wait to try the chopped Thai chickpea salad with curry peanut dressing!
Absolutey! Hope you love it!
Especially love your recipes. Soups are the BEST!
Thank you!
where IS THE RECIPE FOR THE ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP muffins that appeared in a side video?
I think you’re talking about these!
We tried your free 7 day meal plan and want more. It was perfect for to working adults who want to do better. We noticed differences in ourselves already. Is there anyway to get more meal plans???