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The best and easiest whole30 recipes to keep you in check during the whole30 program! Packed with flavor, quick, easy and delicious, these will keep you on track and satisfied.

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Just started a whole30 diet and not sure where to start? These whole30 recipes will keep you covered.

As someone who has done the whole30 over 16 times, I’ve managed to stay on track with it thanks to one key thing- plenty of recipe variety! From breakfast to snacks to main dishes, every meal is covered.

Table of Contents
  1. What is the whole30?
  2. What can I eat on the whole30?
  3. Whole30 vegetable recipes
  4. Whole30 breakfasts
  5. Whole30 chicken recipes
  6. Whole30 seafood recipes
  7. Whole30 beef recipes
  8. Whole30 lamb recipes
  9. Whole30 turkey recipes
  10. Whole30 salads
  11. Whole30 pork recipes
  12. 75+ Whole30 Recipes (Recipe Card)

What is the whole30?

The Whole30 is a 30-day diet ‘reset’ program to promote healthier eating habits by eliminating certain food groups, including grains, dairy, sugar, and processed foods. It emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods such as lean proteins, vegetables, and fruits to reset your body and potentially identify food sensitivities.

After the 30 days, you typically feel more energized, leaner, and have a better understanding of what foods work best for your body.

What can I eat on the whole30?

On the Whole30 diet, you can eat a variety of whole, unprocessed foods including lean meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats like avocados and nuts.

There are some exclusions to that, and they include legumes, beans, and potatoes.

Whole30 vegetable recipes

These whole30 friendly vegetables use minimal ingredients to truly let the flavor of them naturally shine. They cook quickly and make the best side dish.

  • Air fryer zucchini
  • Air fryer baked sweet potato
  • Air fryer sweet potato fries
  • Air fryer carrots
  • Air fryer cauliflower
  • Air fryer green beans
  • Air fryer asparagus
  • Air fryer brussels sprouts
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Whole30 breakfasts

These breakfasts feature hearty vegetable and egg scrambles to sweet potato hash browns and fruit-based smoothies, all designed to start the day with a nutritious and compliant meal.

  • Eggs (over easy, over medium, over hard)
  • Egg white omelette
  • Frittata
  • Crustless quiche
  • Air fryer turkey bacon
  • Air fryer bacon
  • Whole30 smoothie
  • Whole30 bars

Enjoy more whole30 breakfasts.

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Whole30 chicken recipes

These chicken recipes showcase the versatility of this lean protein, including ways to jazz up chicken breast or chicken thighs, and flavorful chicken stir-fries, all prepared without non-compliant ingredients like grains or dairy to provide satisfying, nutritious options for those following the program.

  • Air fryer chicken breast
  • Baked chicken breast
  • Cast iron skillet chicken breast
  • Sous vide chicken breast
  • Instant pot chicken breast
  • Air fryer chicken thighs
  • Baked chicken thighs
  • Cast iron skillet chicken thighs
  • Air fryer chicken drumsticks
  • Grilled chicken drumsticks
  • Air fryer chicken wings
  • Air fryer chicken tenderloins
  • Air fryer whole chicken
  • Spatchco*ck chicken
  • Instant pot whole chicken
  • Baked chicken tenderloins
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Whole30 seafood recipes

Enjoy a plethora of seafood that are naturally compliant and taste delicious. You’ll find various fish, salmon, shrimp, and more.

  • Air fryer tilapia
  • Air fryer salmon
  • Salmon baked in foil
  • Cast iron salmon
  • Air fryer shrimp
  • Air fryer scallops
  • Shrimp fajitas
  • Air fryer mahi mahi
  • Air fryer cod
  • Chilean sea bass
  • Rainbow trout
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Whole30 beef recipes

Steak and beef are both naturally complaint, thanks to not using many seasonings and flavorings. You’ll find almost every cut of steak and various popular cooking methods.

  • Grilled beef tenderloin
  • Air fryer steak
  • Garlic butter steak bites
  • Tomahawk steak
  • Skirt steak
  • Flank steak
  • Sirloin steak
  • Porterhouse steak
  • Cast iron steak
  • Round steak
  • Sirloin tip roast
  • Bottom round roast
  • Ribeye roast
  • Top round roast
  • London broil
  • Italian beef
  • Air fryer meatballs
  • Air fryer hamburgers
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Whole30 lamb recipes

A fun alternative to beef, lamb is a fun and juicy way to change up your dinners.

  • Air fryer lamb chops
  • Lamb lollipops
  • Lamb meatballs
  • Boneless leg of lamb
  • Lamb burgers
  • Lamb ribs
  • Lamb kabobs
  • Gyro meat
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Whole30 turkey recipes

A lean and delicious poultry, learn how to jazz up this meat with various cooking methods and simple seasonings.

  • Air fryer turkey meatballs
  • Air fryer turkey burgers
  • Air fryer turkey breast
  • Turkey tenderloin
  • Turkey wings
  • Turkey drumsticks
  • Boneless turkey breast
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Whole30 salads

You do win friends with salad, and these hearty and filling salads add some variety and deliciousness.

  • Green goddess salad
  • Wedge salad
  • Steak salad
  • Avocado chicken salad
  • Chicken salad with grapes
  • Caesar salad with chicken
  • Egg white salad
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Whole30 pork recipes

Everyone needs some pork on their fork and these delicious whole30 friendly pork recipes are all delicious and easy to make.

  • Air fryer pork chops
  • Air fryer pork tenderloin
  • Air fryer pork belly
  • Air fryer ribs
  • Pork belly
  • Smoked pork loin
  • Grilled pork tenderloin
  • Lechon asado
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75+ Whole30 Recipes

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The best and easiest whole30 recipes to keep you in check during the whole30 program! Packed with flavor, quick, easy and delicious, these will keep you on track and satisfied. This pan seared chicken is a great main idea.

Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 2 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 12 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165F.

  • Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSodium: 422mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 1g

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Author: Arman Liew

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FAQs

Can you have cinnamon on whole 30? ›

To keep your sauce and condiment situation on track, make sure you add the following to your Whole30 shopping list: Herbs and spices (such as basil, oregano, cinnamon, and turmeric)

What foods can you eat on the whole 30 diet? ›

Foods you'll eat while on the Whole30 diet include:
  • Meat.
  • Seafood.
  • Eggs.
  • Vegetables.
  • Fruits.
  • Juices.
  • Some legumes, like green beans, sugar snap peas, and snow peas.
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How do I eat enough on whole 30? ›

Make sure you are eating enough at every meal — protein, fat, + carbs are the main components of each meal, ++ make sure that you feel full + never, ever hungry. If you're hungry, eat more! You should never feel that you have not had enough to eat.

Is coffee ok on Whole30? ›

Yes, you can have your coffee. You're welcome. You can drink it black; add unsweetened compatible nutpods, coconut milk, or almond milk; blend in Bub's MCT oil; or add cinnamon or vanilla beans to the brew.

How to sweeten coffee on Whole30? ›

What You Can Add to Whole30 Coffee. We've already quoted from Whole30's guidelines, which prohibit dairy products and sweeteners, but give the green light to unsweetened nutpods, unsweetened coconut or almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla beans. Those are just examples, though.

Are bananas OK on Whole30? ›

What about bananas? Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

What happens after 30 days of Whole30 diet? ›

Step Two: Reintroduction

The reintroduction period is perhaps the most important Whole30 stage. This is where you really learn how the foods you used to eat (and eliminated for the last 30 days) affect how you look, feel, and live.

Can you eat peanut butter on Whole30? ›

“Choose a sugar-free nut butter to make it Whole30-compliant.” All nut butters—except peanut butter (peanuts are legumes)—are welcome on the Whole30 diet. Just be sure to read the label and avoid any that add sweeteners, even if it's just honey. The only ingredients should be nuts and possibly salt.

Are potatoes ok on Whole30? ›

Are Potatoes Whole30? Yes! As of January 2021, all varieties of potatoes are included in the Whole30 diet. Yet, the catch is that fries and chips are not included in the diet as they are not considered to be “real” or whole foods.

Why do I feel so bad on Whole30? ›

Some downsides include Whole30 side effects like digestive problems, worsened food cravings, and reduced nutrient intake. The diet restricts certain foods and food groups, which, if followed long-term, can result in nutrient deficiencies.

Can I eat as much as I want on Whole30? ›

Unlike many other diets, there is no need to track calories, measure portions, or count points. Also, weighing yourself is strictly reserved for days 1 and 30 of the program. Following the Whole30 diet involves eating as much as you'd like from the approved list of foods while avoiding certain foods for 1 month.

Are spices allowed on Whole30? ›

All of the Primal Palate Organic Spices are approved for use during your Whole30, except for the Cinnamon Sugar blend.

What is the best sweetener for Whole30? ›

No added sugar of any kind, real or artificial.

Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, stevia, etc. Fruit or fruit juice is the only acceptable sweetener. No alcohol, with the exception of wine vinegars.

What natural sweeteners can you have on Whole30? ›

On Whole30, adherents must cut out all sweeteners including maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar, date syrup, monk fruit extract, and stevia. However, dieters are permitted to use fruit juice as a sweetener.

What creamer can I have on Whole30? ›

Add a Whole30-compatible creamer.

One community favorite is nutpods, with unsweetened flavors ranging from French Vanilla to Toasted Marshmallow. Or try Bubs MCT Oil Powder, using an electric frother to combine—the longer you froth, the creamier it becomes.

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