The Best Whole 30 Recipes (2024)

A compilation of what I consider to be the best Whole 30 recipes, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner! These recipes are all gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free!

On Wednesday I shared what a post-Whole 30 day of eats looks like for me. You probably did not notice much of a difference since I am continuing to eat mostly Whole 30-compliant, but I am sure you can understand my little addition of wine.As I was writing up my WIAW post for Wednesday, I realized that over the past 30+ days, I have eaten some darn delicious Whole 30-compliant foods. Some were my own creations, but a lot came about with the help of the Whole 30 cookbook (<– affiliate link) and other bloggers. I did not take pictures of everything, but I found several gems on my camera from the past month. Today I am sharing a slightly different Friday Foodie Favorites post with you in honor of all things Whole 30. Following are the recipes that I deem to be “The Best Whole 30 Recipes” …or at least the best ones to date. I have a feeling I will find plenty more over the coming weeks, months, and years.

I am starting things out with a bang. These Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders from Eating Bird Food are seriously amazing. I am so sad that I am not eating nightshades currently since I cannot make thesedue to the spices used. I may have to come up with my own version that is nightshade-free.

About halfway through the Whole 30, I made Melissa’s Chicken Hash. You can find this recipe on page 228 of the Whole 30 cookbook. I added zucchini and ate this for breakfast, lunch, and brinner. You have to love a recipe that is so versatile.

Oh look! Another Whole 30 cookbook recipe. When Jeremy was visiting me a few weeks ago, we cooked up Homemade Sausage, which can be found on page 208 of the cookbook. I love the simplicity of this recipe and enjoyed having several breakfasts pre-made for the week. I made mine with pork, but ground chicken or turkey would be great, too!

One of my ultimate comfort foods is my dad’s meatloaf. Since I am currently eating nightshade-free, it was a bit of a no-go. Luckily, I recently found this Egg-Free, Tomato-Free Paleo Meatloaf. I made it with a pound of grass-fed ground beef and a pound of ground turkey (no liver for this girl right now). I also added in mushrooms and left out the paprika, cayenne pepper, molasses, and fish sauce (I could not find any without added sugar). While I missed having a tomato/ketchup-based sauce on top, this was really good. It made about eight servings, which was perfect for a week of meals and leftovers for my freezer. It thawed and reheatedperfectly.

Here is another perfect example of a recipe that Iloved, but cannot eat right now since I am nightshade-free. This Chicken Sausage and Peppers with Sweet Potato “Dirty Rice”dish from Inspiralized was seriously delicious. I used sliced chorizo in place of the chicken sausage and added in some zucchini from my fridge. Both were great additions. This was definitely on the spicier side, so if you are not a fan of spicy foods, you will want to stick with the chicken sausage. Who knew you could make rice out of sweet potatoes? Not me. But I love it!

I whipped up thisRatatouillefrom the Whole 30 cookbook (page 288) right after it arrived in the mail. I was not doing the Whole 30 at the time, but was trying to prep my body for the changes. I loved the immense amount of veggies in the recipe, and the sauce was super flavorful. Oh, and topping it off with acouple of fried eggsis always a good idea.

Apparently I have a thing for chicken? Next time you are at the grocery store, be sure to pick up some ground chicken. This was my first time cooking with it, but I am now obsessed with these Chicken Meatballs. You can find the full recipe on page 226 of the Whole 30 cookbook. I even ate these for breakfast one day and felt 100% satisfied.

I think this recipe might win out for the “made most often” award during my 30 days. It probably doesn’t hurt that I am currently quite obsessed with my spiralizer. I made Inspiralized’s Parsnip Noodles with Tuna and a Fried Egg at least three times during my Whole 30. Towards the end, I realized that adapting it with simple changes worked just as well as the original recipe. In the photo above, you will see that I used both parsnip and sweet potato noodles. I also subbed in canned salmon for the canned tuna. The original is delicious, and so was this adapted version. However you make it, make it!

I decided to round out this post with one of my very own Whole 30-compliant recipes. It’s my recipe for Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding. Have you tried it yet? It is amazing topped off with some nut/seed butter, fruit, and cacao nibs. Oh, and you can make it the night before so breakfast on the go is a cinch!

Finally, here are a couple of additional recipes that I have already mentioned in past Friday Foodie Favorites posts, but that I think deserve a second look:

Dump Ranch
Almost 5 Ingredient Pizza Spaghetti Pie

Have a great weekend, all!

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Can you eat too much on Whole30? ›

However, it is possible to eat too much fat on a Whole30, and that can negatively affect your hunger levels, energy, and digestion. We see this most often when people mindlessly snack on nuts and seeds.

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What is the best meat for Whole30? ›

Ideally, you should buy meat that is organic and beef that is grass-finished, but ultimately, pretty much any non-processed meat is on the table: beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, duck, you name it. Bacon, cold cuts, or other processed meats are no-nos.

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Can I have rice on Whole30? ›

Well, the Whole30 diet requires you to eliminate many common foods in order to maintain a healthier diet. It eliminates grains, dairy, wheat, rice, oats, and corn. Soy, beans, and peanuts are eliminated, too. No alcohol, sugar, or other sweeteners are allowed.

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What is the hardest day of Whole30? ›

On Days 10 and 11, you are statistically the most likely to quit your Whole30. (That's why they're “the hardest days.”) By this point, the newness of the program has worn off, and though you've made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, you've yet to experience significant benefits.

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Are bananas OK for Whole30? ›

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.

Is peanut butter okay on Whole30? ›

Though peanuts and peanut butter aren't allowed on the Whole30 program, other nuts and nut butters are. Cashew butter is loaded with nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Its smooth, sweet taste pairs well with apples ( 1 ).

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Do you actually lose weight on Whole30? ›

Many individuals have reported successful weight loss outcomes while following the Whole30 guidelines. One key aspect of the Whole30 program is the elimination of processed foods and added sugars. By removing these from your diet, you are reducing your intake of “empty calories” and highly processed ingredients.

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Do you go into ketosis on Whole30? ›

No. The Whole30 diet doesn't have a carb limit, so it's not meant to put you in ketosis. However, it tends to be lower in carbohydrates than a standard American diet (SAD) since it cuts out grains, traditional baked foods, and processed items, which are major sources of carbs.

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Are potatoes OK on Whole30? ›

Yes, you can eat potatoes of all colors under the new Whole30 guidelines, white varieties included. Mash 'em up, roast them, or throw them in the skillet to enjoy. Just don't eat them commercially deep-fried or in packaged chip form to stay Whole30-compliant.

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Is almond milk allowed on Whole30? ›

It's got only four ingredients: water, organic almonds, organic acacia gum, and sea salt. You've seen this in literally every grocery store, and now you know: Yes, you can drink it while doing Whole30. Silk's unsweetened vanilla carton is fair game, too.

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Is hummus Whole30 approved? ›

Traditional hummus is made from garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), which are a legume and Plant-Based Whole30 compatible. Just read your labels to make sure your hummus doesn't contain dairy or other ingredients that aren't a fit for the Plant-Based Whole30.

How long does the Whole30 hangover last? ›

As the Whole30 book predicts, the first two weeks of the diet are painful. Days 2 and 3 are called “The Hangover” because your body experiences soreness, headaches and fogginess from sugar and carbohydrate withdrawals. And it doesn't stop after the first few days.

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Can you eat too many potatoes on Whole30? ›

It is possible to go overboard on pretty much everything, including tons of foods that have always been allowed on the Whole30. True, for most people, it is probably suboptimal to eat too many potatoes. But then, it's also not great to overuse nut butters, or dried fruits, or red meats, or any number of other foods.

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Why am I hungry all the time on Whole30? ›

If you're still hungry on the Whole30 diet, you might not be consuming enough fat. In some cases, the hunger could be a result of your body and brain not reacting well to the restrictions and limitations of the diet.

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Do people gain weight on Whole30? ›

Many people will lose weight on a diet like Whole30, but weight loss isn't the only goal. The diet can also help if you are at risk for diabetes, and help with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. But after a 30-day wonder diet like Whole30, it's likely weight will return if you don't follow a few rules.

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The Best Whole 30 Recipes (2024)

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