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31 Healthy Seasonal Recipes to Make This January

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31 of the best healthy seasonal recipes to cook this January. You will find hearty soups and stews, nourishing dinners, meal prep lunches, and fun snacks and treats.

Healthy Seasonal Recipes for January

January is one of my favorite months of the year. Typically quiet, and slow, and the best opportunity to get in the kitchen and spend long lazy Sunday afternoons cooking up a storm. 

Today I am sharing 31 of my all-time favorite recipes to make in the month of January. Healthy, nourishing recipes, and some fun treats to warm up even the bleakest of January days.

WHAT'S IN SEASON IN JANUARY?

This will depend on the region of the world that you live in, naturally. Here in the northeast, we have entered the bleak cold days of winter. I visited my local, year-round, farmers market yesterday and the selection was minimal.

Root vegetables and heartier greens will support us through these cold months, and I am forever grateful for the bright beautiful citrus, that comes to us from the south and the west coast, to brighten up my meals in the coming days. 

Fill your market bags with these other seasonal goodies:

  • Beets
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Kale
  • Mustard Greens
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Cranberries
  • Pears
  • Citrus Fruits; tangerines, grapefruit, oranges, and Meyer lemons

You are going to LOVE these healthy breakfast recipes, supportive meal prep lunch recipes,  nourishing hearty dinners, and refined sugar-free snacks and treats.

If you make one of these recipes leave a review below and let me know how you liked it or share a photo on Instagram with the tag #AbrasKitchen so I can share your masterpiece!

Let's Get Cooking!

HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES TO MAKE IN JANUARY

Start your year off right and wake up to a nourishing breakfast every day this month.

Gut Healthy Egg Muffins with Kimchi and Veggies
Breakfast egg muffins are a nutritious, filling, protein-packed breakfast perfect for meal prep! These gut-healthy egg muffins are loaded with gut-supportive nutrients from kimchi, spinach, shitake mushrooms, and scallions.
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close up of egg muffins on tray with kimchi in background
Matcha Avocado Smoothie
A creamy delicious no fruit smoothie. High in protein and good for you fats, low in carbohydrates and sugar. This no-fruit matcha avocado smoothie is my new breakfast BFF!
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A creamy delicious no fruit smoothie. High in protein and good for you fats, low in carbohydrates and sugar. This no-fruit matcha avocado smoothie is my new breakfast BFF!
Pumpkin Spice Scones
Pumpkin spice scones are soft and tender and drizzled with white chocolate. Gluten-free, made with almond flour. 
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Scones
Turmeric Glow-up Smoothie
This turmeric glow-up smoothie has it all—protein power from chia seeds, collagen peptides to give you that youthful glow, and an irresistible tropical feel from coconut water and frozen pineapple.
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Turmeric Glow Up Smoothie in a glass on a white background
Double Apple Spice Muffins, Gluten Free
These healthy gluten-free apple spice muffins are bursting with fall flavors! Apples, apple butter, cinnamon, and other warming spices paired with nutrient-dense buckwheat and oat flour. The perfect healthy fall snack or breakfast!
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full muffin tray with apples and apple spice muffins
Grain Free Matcha Granola with Coconut and Dried Raspberries
A super simple grain-free granola recipe with matcha green tea powder, coconut, and dried raspberries. Addictively good!
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A super simple grain-free granola recipe with matcha green tea powder, coconut, and dried raspberries. Low carbohydrate, paleo friendly, vegan, and addictively good! 

SUPPORTIVE LUNCH RECIPES TO MAKE IN JANUARY

Sitting down for a good wholesome lunch is sometimes a radical act of self-care. Try these recipes to get into the habit of making lunchtime sacred. 

Spicy Black Bean and Butternut Squash Jar Salad with a Sriracha Lime Vinaigrette
Healthy meal prep black bean and butternut squash jar salad. Vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with good for you nutrients!
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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Jar Salad
Teriyaki Turkey and Shitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
Teriyaki Turkey and Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps. A healthy paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free recipe to add to your repertoire.
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Teriyaki Turkey and Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps. Ground turkey is cooked to perfection with finely diced shiitake mushrooms and teriyaki sauce. Served in crunchy lettuce wraps with carrots, scallions, and diced jalapeno. Perfect for meal prep! A healthy paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free recipe to add to your repertoire.
Instant Pot Spicy BBQ Turkey Meatballs
Sweet, sticky, and slightly spicy, these instant pot barbeque turkey meatballs will blow your mind with deliciousness and require only 6 simple ingredients: ground turkey, bbq sauce, jalapeno, onion, breadcrumbs, and spices.
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Sweet, sticky, and slightly spicy, these instant pot barbeque turkey meatballs will blow your mind with deliciousness and require only 6 simple ingredients: ground turkey, bbq sauce, jalapeno, onion, breadcrumbs, and spices.
Healthy Thai Chickpea Jar Salad
Healthy Thai Chickpea Jar Salad is the perfect meal prep lunch, this recipe makes 4 days of crazy town delicious protein-rich lunches! Creamy spicy peanut butter dressing with chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, cilantro, and salted peanuts. You have to put this on your meal plan!
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Healthy Thai Chickpea Jar Salad is the perfect meal prep lunch, this recipe makes 4 days of crazy town delicious protein-rich lunches! Creamy spicy peanut butter dressing with chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, cilantro, and salted peanuts. You have to put this on your meal plan!

NOURISHING SOUPS, STEWS, AND MEALS TO MAKE IN JANUARY

Nothing beats a warm bowl of nourishing soup, or a spicy noodle bowl, try these recipes all month long to keep you warm and satisfied.

Baked Feta and Olive Spaghetti Squash
This grain-free baked feta “pasta” is my feel-good variation of the viral tiktok recipe. We swap out the pasta for the great and  twirl-able spaghetti squash in this rendition. A wonderfully creamy sauce of feta cheese, bursting tomatoes, Kalamata olives and chili flake makes this an irresistible weeknight supper. Believe the hype about this recipe, my food-loving friends, this is a good one.
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baked spaghetti squash with olives and tomatoes in a rectangular serving dish with a spoon
Green Curry Salmon with Broccoli
This healthy and delicious green curry salmon is easily made in one pan and ready in 30 minutes! Tender salmon, broccoli, and to-die-for Thai-inspired green curry coconut lime sauce. 
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green curry salmon with broccoli in a pan
Spicy Tofu Soup with Kale
You are going to love this quick and easy healthy spicy tofu soup with kale! 20 minutes from start to finish and bursting with flavor from garlic, ginger, shallot, and kimchi.
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bowl of tofu and kale soup on white background
Vegetable Lentil Soup
This is the BEST healthy lentil soup recipe, packed with fresh veggies, and protein-rich lentils. A satisfying, filling, nourishing soup perfect for any day of the year. 
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close up of lentil soup with vegetables
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
Insanely delicious 1-pot chili with quinoa, butternut squash, and beans. Perfect comfort food for busy cooks, excellent for meal prep!
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Quinoa Butternut Squash Chili in terracotta bowl on pink plate
Instant Pot Apricot Ginger Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy
Tender chicken thighs bathed in a delicious sticky apricot ginger sauce, easily prepared in the instant pot with steamed baby bok choy. A few simple wholesome ingredients, dinner is ready in 20 minutes!
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Instant Pot Apricot Ginger Chicken Thighs with Baby Bok Choy
Thai Carrot Soup
Creamy Thai Carrot Ginger Soup, a healthy nourishing soup recipe that comes together in 30 minutes flat! This carrot soup is vegan, paleo, savory, and slightly spicy. 
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Creamy Vegan Thai Carrot Soup
Wild Salmon Chowder
A rich and creamy wild salmon chowder with fresh dill. Tender flakes of salmon swimming in a creamy rich broth, with potatoes, lots of fresh dill, and savory veggies. This hearty, healthy, and superbly delicious chowder is the ultimate comfort food. 
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Wild Salmon Chowder
Vegan Brussels Sprout Enchiladas
Healthy vegan Brussels sprout enchiladas with mushrooms and a creamy vegan green enchilada sauce.
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Easy Vegan Brussels Sprout and Mushroom Enchiladas with a creamy green enchilada sauce. A healthy homemade meal bursting with flavor your whole family will love! 
Herb Roasted Honeynut Squash with Miso Tahini Sauce
Mouthwatering herb roasted honeynut squash with a miso tahini sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, or a festive holiday side dish. Gluten-free, vegan, paleo.
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Mouthwatering herb roasted honeynut squash with a miso tahini sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, or a festive holiday side dish. Gluten-free, vegan, paleo.
Sautéed Rosemary Mushrooms with Creamy Polenta
Sauteed Rosemary Mushrooms with creamy polenta - A healthy, quick and easy vegetarian meal
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Sauteed Rosemary Mushrooms with creamy polenta - A healthy, quick and easy vegetarian meal
Instant Pot Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Soup with Noodles
A fragrant, warm, fresh and zesty soup that is insanely delicious and super nutritious! Start with a whole chicken, garlic, cilantro, and fresh ginger, then thanks to the instant pot, dinner is done in about 35 minutes!
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Instant Pot Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Soup with Noodles - A fragrant, warm, fresh and zesty soup that is insanely delicious and super good for you! Start with a whole chicken, fragrant herbs and spices, and thanks to the instant pot, dinner is done in 30 minutes!
Sheet Pan Roasted Shrimp and Cauliflower with a Meyer Lemon Salsa
Perfectly roasted shrimp and cauliflower tossed with a bright and tangy Meyer lemon salsa. Dinner is done in 13 minutes! Paleo, gluten-free, quick, healthy, and easy.
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Perfectly roasted shrimp and cauliflower tossed with a bright and tangy Meyer lemon salsa. Dinner is done in 13 minutes! Paleo, gluten-free, quick, healthy, and easy.
Super Green Detoxifying Broccoli Soup
This healthy creamy broccoli soup is quick, easy, and a delicious bowl of nourishing goodness. Filled with functional ingredients that supply a bounty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 
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This healthy creamy broccoli soup is quick, easy, and the best bowl of nourishing goodness. Filled with functional ingredients that supply a bounty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You will feel so good after you eat this soup you may just take flight!
BBQ Tempeh Nourishment Bowls with Buttery Mashed Rutabaga
Buttery mashed rutabaga and turnips topped with easy BBQ tempeh, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a sweet and spicy beet relish. This vegan meal prep lunch will have your taste buds doing the happy dance!
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Buttery mashed rutabaga and turnips topped with easy BBQ tempeh, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a sweet and spicy beet relish. This vegan meal prep lunch will have your taste buds doing the happy dance!

HEALTHY SNACKS, TREATS, AND WARM ELIXIRS TO MAKE IN JANUARY 

Tea time in January should consist of a really good warm beverage and a fun little treat, try these recipes all month long.

Hibiscus Adaptogen Latte
Hibiscus Adaptogen Latte is a warm comforting drink to sip all winter long. Cozy up to a mug of calming, stress-reducing, sleep-promoting goodness.
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Hibiscus Adaptogen Latte is a warm comforting drink to sip all winter long, bright health promoting hibiscus flowers pair with calming chamomile and a touch of adaptogenic power from ashwaghanda. Cozy up to a warm mug of this stress-reducing, sleep-promoting, and all around feel good warm adaptogen latte.
Apple Nachos
Healthy Apple Nachos! Sliced apples topped with creamy sunflower seed butter, cinnamon, coconut, and crunchy seeds,  the perfect fall treat! A healthy after-school snack or mid-morning break that takes less than 5 minutes to put together.
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Healthy Apple Nachos! Sliced apples topped with creamy sunflower seed butter, cinnamon, coconut, and crunchy seeds,  the perfect fall treat! A healthy after-school snack or mid-morning break that takes less than 5 minutes to put together.
Tahini Cardamom Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy vegan hot chocolate recipe touched with a pinch of fragrant cardamom and nutty tahini. 
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A rich and creamy vegan hot chocolate recipe touched with a pinch of fragrant cardamom and nutty tahini. Hot chocolate that is loaded with good for you ingredients and easily prepared in 5 minutes!
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A super moist, decadently delicious gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread. The only banana bread recipe you will ever need! Made with almond flour and a dairy-free option included. 
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A super moist, decadently delicious gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread. The only banana bread recipe you will ever need! Made with almond flour and a dairy-free option included. 
Superfood Peanut Butter and Jelly Bites
No-bake superfood peanut butter and jelly bites with energy-boosting maca and fiber-rich, chia seeds
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stacked peanut butter and jelly bites
Sweet Potato Pineapple Muffins
Incredibly delicious fluffy sweet potato pineapple muffins. Made without butter, oil, or refined sugar. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite healthy muffin!
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Incredibly delicious fluffy sweet potato pineapple muffins with coconut. Made without butter, oil, or refined sugar. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite muffin!

I hope you love these recipes this month, if you try any of them comment below and let me know how it turned it! 

Happy January xxx Abra

Created by Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN

Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN holds a master's degree in functional medicine and clinical nutrition from the University of Western States. Abra practices functional nutrition in New York City with a clinical focus on eating disorders, digestive imbalances and women’s health. Abra is the publisher of the popular food blog, Abra’s Kitchen, a celebration of wholesome food, and has appeared in dozens of publications as a recipe developer, and wellness authority. Abra speaks and teaches on the topics of functional nutrition and mindful eating throughout the country.

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