18 Wholesome Bowl Meals That Are Perfect for Quick, Healthy Meals!
When you’re short on time but still want a nutritious and satisfying meal, these 18 wholesome bowl recipes have you covered! Packed with vibrant veggies, hearty proteins, and bold flavors, these meals are as delicious as they are balanced. Whether you’re craving a comforting grain bowl or a refreshing salad, these recipes are quick to prepare and perfect for any time of day. Healthy eating has never been this simple—or this tasty!
Lazy Sushi Bowls (a.k.a. Scattered Sushi)
Lazy Sushi Bowls (also known as Scattered Sushi). This is a riff on the honest-to-goodness, real-deal Chirashizushi (scattered sushi) that is served in various regions of Japan. Chirashizushi is loose sushi rice (cooked rice tossed with seasoned rice vinegar) in a bowl topped with seafood and garnishes. It’s a riff because most of the time, the real thing is served with sashimi (raw fish or seafood).
Cheesy Grit Breakfast Bowl
When I have a little time and some extra milk, cream, butter, and cheese on my hands I like to make grits. Quickly. Easily. I like to pile them high with roasted veggies, dash on the hot sauce, and watch an egg yolk glaze everything in the bowl.
Healthy Greek Breakfast Bowl
This Healthy Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl recipe is an easy way to kick start your day and keep your taste buds satisfied. This breakfast bowl is the epitome of nourishing your body while keeping you full throughout the morning. Simply mix and match your favorite toppings and you’ll create a delicious early morning meal or snack. Entirely Gluten-Free.
Southwest Steak Bowl
Steak and potatoes make it into my kitchen quite often. It’s no secret that potatoes might be most favorite ingredient and ahem, steak!
Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
This healthy, savory breakfast bowl is a great make ahead recipe perfect for busy weekday mornings. Made with quinoa, kale and roasted butternut squash all topped off with a boiled egg.
Açaí Bowl
Indulge in a tropical paradise with this Acai Bowl recipe. Blend together acai powder, banana, mango, pineapple, and creamy peanut butter, then add your favorite toppings like coconut macaroon granola, fresh fruits, and chia seeds for a delightful breakfast treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Thai Spaghetti Squash Bowl
A hearty protein and veggie packed meal, this Thai Spaghetti Squash Bowl is going to become a new favorite. Similar to stir fry with chicken and sautéed veggies, but with hearty spaghetti squash as the base and a spicy balsamic glaze, the flavors come together in the tastiest way.
Butternut Squash Herb Rice Pilaf
Butternut Squash Herb Rice Pilaf is a delectable and nutritious dish that features seasonal butternut squash sautéed with aromatic herbs and spices making a delicious fall dish. Its vibrant orange hue and subtly sweet, nutty flavor make it a delightful addition to both vegetarian and meat-based meals.
Falafel Bowl Recipe
If you’re into Greek food, you’re going to love this Falafel Bowl Recipe. Homemade falafel baked in the oven, served over savory parmesan rice with fresh veggies and tzatziki on top – yum!
Spicy Salmon Bowl
Salmon coated in a sweet, salty, and spicy marinade over a bed of fluffy rice with fresh greens like avocado and cucumber on top, this Spicy Salmon Bowl will send your tastebuds dancing. Enjoy it as an easy and quick dinner (just 10 minutes!) or as a meal prepped lunch you’ll look forward to all week long.
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
A tangy hot sauce coating protein-packed chicken, along plenty of fresh veggies and garnished with creamy feta and avocado all over a bed of fluffy white rice. This Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl is a hearty meal, perfect for meal prep, that you’re going to want to make again and again.
Microwave Breakfast Bowl
Microwave Breakfast Bowls are everything you’d normally eat for breakfast (eggs, hash browns, bacon, veggies) made at the same time.. in your microwave!
Mango Spring Roll in a Bowl
Are you craving something fresh and full of flavor? I’m not sure this is what they meant when they said ‘taste the rainbow’, but this Mango Spring Roll in a Bowl is the rainbow I sure want to be eating.
Fried Potatoes Breakfast Bowl with Feta Cheese & Poached Egg
Got leftover boiled potatoes? Then make this fried potatoes breakfast bowl in just 10 minutes. Cut into the poached egg and the silky yolk covers all that yummy Feta cheese and perfectly fried potatoes for a filling bowl of breakfast goodness.
Kale Chickpea Salad with Candied Pecans
Hearty, healthy, and packed full of flavor! Our Kale Chickpea Salad with Candied Pecans is a new favorite hearty green autumn salad with tart apple, salty feta cheese, sweet crunchy pecans, and an incredibly flavorful, light, and bright vinaigrette. It’s the perfect green salad for any fall or holiday table!
Sunshine Kiwi Smoothie Bowl
A Sunshine Kiwi Smoothie Bowl, can brighten up any day. The light and refreshing smoothie bowl is packed full of kiwis, blueberries, peaches, chia seeds and coconut chips. This recipe is great because it is not just healthy, but vegan and gluten free!
Healthy Salmon Quinoa Bowl
We all go through cycles of healthy and not so healthy eating habits. Anytime, I try to get back on track I tend to go back to my basics, wholesome food, non processed ingredients and fresh produce. I love different combinations of salmon and quinoa and today I would like to share with you my Salmon Quinoa Bowl.
Thai Peanut Tofu Quinoa Bowl
This flavorful Thai Peanut Tofu Quinoa Bowl combines crispy tofu coated in a mouthwatering thai peanut sauce, nutty warm quinoa, and crisp vegetables for an easy meal that is high in protein. Not only is this bowl delicious, it’s filled with nutrient-packed healthy ingredients!
