Every year, losing weight is consistently listed as one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. So many of us want to be lighter and healthier, and a New Year's resolution can be just what the doctor ordered in terms of getting on the healthy eating mindset.


To help those who want to lose weight and live and healthier life, here is a list of 35 Low Calorie Recipes for Healthy New Year's Resolutions. The healthy diet recipes included below, from healthy snack recipes to healthy cooking ideas for dessert, will help you fulfill your New Year's resolution this year.


Too often, when starting a healthy eating plan, it is easy to get sidetracked after a week of bland healthy diet recipes. Lucky for you, all of these healthy easy cooking ideas are bursting with flavors. Plus, so many of them are simple to prepare, ideal for non-cooks. If your New Year's resolutions revolve around healthy eating in any way, then these recipe are for you.

Table of Contents:

Healthy New Years Resolutions Recipes for Fish

Low Calorie Recipes for Dinner

Healthy Snack Recipes For Healthy Living

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes To Try

Healthy Eating Ideas for Dessert

Healthy New Years Resolutions Recipes for Fish: Slow Cooker Salmon and More

When it comes to healthy eating, fish is hard to beat. Seafood is naturally lean and low in bad saturated fats. Plus, protein helps to fill you up so you are less likely to overeat. If you are squeamish about cooking and eating fish, then you will enjoy these super simple and flavorful low calorie recipes.

• Asian Soy Salmon
• Grilled Fillet and Chickpea Salad
• Moroccan Spiced Salmon
• Citrus Flavored Halibut
• Slow Cooker Salmon
• Grilled Tilapia Fillets with Broccoli and Penne

Low Calorie Recipes for Dinner: Pork Fajitas and More

Over the course of a day, dinner is by far the biggest calorie load you will face. Maintain your New Year's resolution by arming yourself with these reduced calorie healthy dinner recipes.

• Hoppin John
• Spiced Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
• Healthy Spinach Bake
• Peach Grilled Chicken
• Veronica's Vegetable Curry
• Pork Fajitas
• Veggie Saute Over Quinoa With Sweet-Hot Garlic Sauce
• Healthy Garlic Cabbage Rolls with Rice Stuffing
• Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
• Quinoa and Kale Pilaf

Healthy Snack Recipes For Healthy Living: Curried Kale Chips and More

While each bite may seem insignificant, those snacks can really add up to some major New Year's resolutions sabotage. Keep your metabolism going strong throughout the day with these healthy snack recipes.

• Sardine Buttery Spread
• Curried Kale Chips
• "Popcorn" Roasted Cauliflower
• Garlic Carrots
• Skillet Squash Sticks

Healthy Vegetarian Recipes To Try: Vegan Chickpea Stew and More

Even if you are a sworn meat eater, incorporating more healthy vegetarian recipes into your diet is a great strategy. These healthy diet recipes are naturally loaded with fiber and whole host of other nutrients that will help you maintain your diet goals.

• Dijon Mustard Green Beans
• Melon Salad with Raspberry Honey Vinaigrette
• Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup with Kale, Gnocchi and Cannelini Beans
• Lemon Lentils with Pumpkin
• Slow Cooker Split Pea and Red Lentil Soup
• Vegan Chickpea Stew
• Kung Fu Vegetable Fried Rice
• Roasted Eggplant and Mushrooms
• Low Fat Roasted Tomatoes and Veggies
• Quick Broccoli with Basil Mushrooms
• Healthy Brown Rice with Veggies

Healthy Eating Ideas for Dessert

Yes, it might seem odd to include dessert recipes in a New Year's resolutions guide. Instead of depriving yourself, maintain your sanity and your new healthy eating habits with these simply sweet healthy easy recipes.

• Fresh Fruit Gel
• Layered Berry Parfait
• Blueberry Breakfast Compote