25 of the best healthy bowl recipes! From breakfast, lunch, dinner, meal prep, and more, you’ll love these bowl recipes for any occasion! Most recipes are easily customizable to your dietary preferences.
Bowls > Plates
There is something about a bowl meal that just hits right. I just don’t know, but everything is all nestled together with some toppings and a sauce. You get to pick and choose what you want on each bite or mix it all together. It’s just perfect.
Bowl meals are how I make a lot of our meals at home. We pick a carb, some protein, veggies, and then some kind of sauce and throw it all together in a big ol’ bowl and enjoy. They really are an easy way to put together a meal without having to overthink it.
However, there are so many amazing healthy bowl recipes out there, we wanted to round up some of our favorites.
Enjoy 25 of the best healthy bowl recipes to help inspire you. Broken down by breakfast, protein options, and meal prep, you are sure to find one you love!
The keys to making a healthy bowl recipe
There really isn’t a right or wrong way to make a bowl meal. And that’s the beauty of them, Most of the time I am just using whatever we have on hand and they always turn out pretty dang good.
That being said, here are some key components to building a bowl:
- carbs– most of the time people will opt for grains in their bowls, but you don’t have to go that route. Some good options are white or brown rice, quinoa, farro, potatoes, butternut squash, and even noodles of some kind.
- protein– any kind you like! Some of my favorites are chicken, ground beef or steak, salmon, tuna, shrimp, tofu, eggs (for a breakfast bowl), tempeh, or beans.
- veggies– roasted or raw, use whatever you like! I usually like to have a mix of both to keep it fun.
- sauceor dressing– really the key to most meals, a killer sauce is what is going to bring it all together.
- something crunchy– this helps keep the texture interesting. It can be anything from some raw veggies to nuts.
- toppings– nuts, seeds, fresh herbs, pickled veggies, cheese. Optional, but makes a nice addition.
Breakfast bowl recipes
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Bowlfeatures smoked salmon, breakfast potatoes, greens, a quick salad, and perfect jammy eggs (although cook to your preference)! Paleo and Whole30 and also great for meal prep.
Yogurt Bowlis a chocolate peanut butter lover’s dream! You only need a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make this healthy yogurt bowl packed with protein, healthy fat, and carbs. Top with toppings of choice!
Egg-Free Breakfast Bowlhas breakfast sausage, sweet potatoes, greens, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Perfect if eggs aren’t your thing!
Berry Smoothie Bowlcombines frozen berries, banana, and protein powder for a quick summertime or post-workout to-go. Top with your toppings of choice.
Healthy chicken bowl recipes
Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowlis made with marinated chicken, roasted sweet potato, brussel sprouts, apple, pecans, goat cheese, and a creamy balsamic dressing. It makes a delicious flavor-packed grain bowl that is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner and a great option for meal prep.
Greek Chicken Bowls with marinaded greek chicken, herby cauliflower rice, greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and artichokes, and topped off with tzatziki to make a delicious flavor-packed meal for lunch or dinner. If you have had Zoe’s Kitchen, you’ll love this recipe!
Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowlswith crispy broccoli, coconut rice or quinoa, and a sweet and spicy ginger sesame sauce. Customize them with your favorite sides and garnishes.
Fall Veggie Chicken Power Bowlis packed with fall staples like butternut squash, parsnips, and beets with other power bowl favorites like avocado, chickpeas, nuts, and goat cheese. The perfect light, healthy, & gluten-free cozy meal.
Pork, lamb, and beef bowl recipes
Burger Bowlhas mustard flavored ground beef, all your favorite burger toppings (tomatoes, onions, pickles, avocado cheese), and then topped with a delicious homemade special sauce all in one bowl! We love servings these withfriesfor the full effect.
Bahn Mi Bowltakes all your favorite aspects of a bahn mi and packs it into a bowl. The base is made with cauliflower rice and then it’s topped with veggies, sticky-sweet pork, and simple sriracha mayo.
Greek Lamb Meatball Bowlshave pan-fried lamb meatballs and are served alongside fresh tomato and cucumber salad, herby cauliflower rice, and homemade tzatziki to bring it all together. They make a great balanced meal packed with protein and healthy fats and are great for fun weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Salmon bowl recipes
Salmon Poke Bowlcombines fresh salmon, rice, veggies, mango, and avocado and comes together with spicy mayo. A taste of Hawaii in your own house!
Firecracker Salmon Bowlswith a simple slaw, jasmine rice, and topped off with a spicy peanut sauce. They come together in just 30 minutes for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
BBQ Salmon Bowlsserved with white rice, a delicious homemade mango avocado salsa, and BBQ salmon. Makes an easy and impressive weeknight dinner.
Curry Salmon Farro Bowlswith harissa-spiced farro, arugula, and curry-infused salmon. Packed with protein and tons of warming spices for a comforting bowl recipe.
Vegetarian bowl recipes
Veggie Power Bowlis loaded with butternut squash, beets, parsnips, kale, avocado, walnuts, and dried cranberries and then tossed with a flavorful tahini dressing. Loaded with healthy fats, carbs, and fiber this vegan power bowl is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and customizable to your liking!
Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowlswith baked tofu that is tossed in a spicy peanut sauce and served over rice with quick-pickled vegetables, chopped peanuts, scallions, and cilantro for one flavor-packed bowl.
Veggie Shawarma Bowlshave cauliflower, sweet potato, and chickpeas seasoned with a flavor-packed shawarma seasoning and then get roasted to crispy golden brown perfection. Serve this veggie bowl with lemon tahini sauce or in naan for a pita sandwich.
Taco and burrito bowl recipes
Chicken Burrito Bowlmakes for a fresh, inexpensive, and healthy dish for an easy meal or meal prep. Loaded with shredded chicken, fajita veggies, cilantro lime cauliflower rice (or white rice), lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole. Makes 5 servings, ready in under an hour, perfect for lunch or dinner! Paleo and Whole30 friendly.
Fish Taco Bowlshave all your favorite fish taco fixings – blackened fish, shredded cabbage, mango salsa, pickled onions, avocado, and chipotle mayo – all topped over cauliflower rice or white rice to make an easy, healthy, and gluten-free taco bowl perfect for an easy meal or meal prep. Whole30-friendly.
Black Bean Burrito Bowlshave grilled peppers, onions, corn, black beans, and creamy avocado green rice. Plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and meal prep-friendly!
Taco Cauliflower Rice Bowlsare a delicious low carb or keto lunch or dinner! Naturally gluten-free and perfect for meal prepping or a quick meal.
Healthy meal prep bowl recipes
Buddha Bowlwith veggies, beans, sauerkraut, and a turmeric tahini sauce. Easily adjustable to what veggies and toppings you have on hand!
Egg Roll in a Bowlhas tons of cabbage and carrots and is full of Asian flavors from soy sauce and rice vinegar. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep and the flavors get better with time!
BBQ Ranch Chicken Quinoa Bowlsmade with black beans, red cabbage, corn, tomato, onion, jalapeño, avocado, and ranch dressing. They make a perfect meal prep dinner or lunch!
If you love quick and easy meals and want to learn how to build a balanced bowl, check out our FREEHow to Build a Balanced Plate Guide!
