Start your day with one of these delicious and nutritious breakfasts that’s super easy to make. Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Carrot cake for breakfast? It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop stylist: Shell Royster The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning. These overnight oats “cook” while you sleep....

News & World Report. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. It combines cucumber salad, hummus, pita and more for a satisfying work lunch. Jennifer Causey Baked Falafel Sandwiches This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh. Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep....

Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Here’s a simple recipe for low-fat vanilla ice cream. This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays. The crowd-pleasing lightened-up dessert will be the first to go at your next potluck or barbecue....

Tired of your normal breakfast routine? These highly rated breakfast recipes are worth adding to your menu! Warm spices combined with pumpkin make this the perfect fall breakfast. Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Bake a loaf on the weekend and enjoy it during the week as you dash out the door. If you like your pumpkin bread a little sweeter, drizzle it with the optional glaze after it cools....

Simplify your lunchtime routine with our flavorful, high-protein recipes that are as easy as 1-2-3. Caprese Sandwich This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely Black Bean-Avocado Wrap Plain yogurt is a great base for dressing. Turkey BLT Wraps This delicious kid-friendly twist on a classic BLT includes turkey....

Serve yourself one of these scrumptious lunches in just three steps or less. Its been ranked as one ofthe best dietsone can follow for seven years in a row. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. Photo: Ali Redmond When you’re ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add it to the salad and toss. Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa....

With these quick recipes, making a high-protein lunch is a breeze. Caprese Sandwich This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Photo: Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely Berry-Kefir Smoothie Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe....

Put together a delicious, protein-packed meal by making these highly rated recipes! Plus, theyve made a great impression onEatingWellreaders, earning 4- and 5-star reviews. Parmesan crisps act as another crouton-like element. Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Baked Falafel Sandwiches This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh....

Add a squeeze of citrus to your next brunch menu. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. Ali Redmond These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you’re free to substitute with frozen. Don’t thaw them before you stir them into the batter. Mango Raspberry Smoothie A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie....

For appetizers, that’s 200 calories. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites. Add slices of apple for extra crunch, if you’d like, or keep these bites simple. Either way, consider making a double batchthey’ll go quickly. Preheating the pan and coating the bites with cooking spray ensures they still get crispy. Chicken Parmesan Dip No breading and frying here! Layer on the cheese and tomatoes using leftover chicken (or turkey) in this healthy dip recipe....

Each delicious meal is madelower in caloriesfor something light yet satisfying. Hummus adds plant-based protein and keeps the wrap from getting dry. If you cant find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. Vegan Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice These meal-prep vegan burrito bowls are healthy and flavorful....

White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipeproviding texture and umami. These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand. Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner. Photo:Jacob Fox A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly. Vegan Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice These meal-prep vegan burrito bowls are healthy and flavorful....

Withno more than 575 calories per serving, these low-calorie meals can help you meet your nutritional goals. And because they’re loaded with veggies,whole grainsand protein, they keep you feeling full and satisfied. Grilling outside also minimizes cleanup while avoiding making your kitchen sweltering hot in the summer heat. Carson Downing The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here. Butter, lemon pepper and fresh parsley perk up the flavors for this versatile main course....