The Top 14 Recipes of 2014 (2024)

As the year drawsto a close, we at MyFitnessPal would like to wish you a very merry winter holiday! To show you we care the best way we know how, here’s a roundupof of our 14 most popular recipes in 2014. Thank you for letting us share in your health and fitness journey. Here’s a toast to wholesomeeating–one recipe at a time!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies |Skinnytaste
Can you enjoy cookies with no sugar and none of the artificial stuff? Sure you can!Thisrecipe for chewy chocolate chip breakfast cookies whips together just 3 simple ingredients: ripe bananas, wholesome oats and chocolate chips! You can make a batch of these the night before and watch them disappear at the breakfast table. If you’re not into chocolate chips try subbing in toasted coconut, dried cranberries, raisins and/or almond bits. Recipe makes 8 servings at 2 cookies each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 96; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g ; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18 g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 8g; Protein: 2g

Slow Cooker Bacon, Egg and Hashbrown Casserole|Elle Penner, MyFitnessPal Dietitian
Slow cooker breakfast casserole is fluffy eggs and hash brown potatoes studded with pieces of thick-cut bacon topped with cheddar cheese!An added bonus? You can just as easily eat leftovers for lunch and dinner as you would for breakfast. Recipe makes 8 servings at approximately 1 cup each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 342; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 10g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 357mg; Sodium: 648mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein 21g

One-Pot Taco Casserole|Fit Foodie Finds
The best dinners come with the least clean up. This recipe fortaco casserole requires onlyone-pot. Yup, you heard thatright! Load all the trimmings for terrific tacos—ground meat, corn, black beans, cheese—and into the oven it goes. This high protein quick meal is sure to be a kid favorite. Now you can save the mess for when you actually eat the tacos. You’re welcome! Recipe makes 8 servings at 1 cup each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 316; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 94mg; Sodium: 734mg; Total Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 28g

Sweet Potato and Beef Chili |CookSmarts
Put a twist on your traditional beef chili by tossing in some hearty chunks of sweet potato.Thisrecipe for sweet potato and beef chili is a greatfoundation to getting your daily dose of fiber, protein and important vitamins A and C. It makes for a great Friday family meal or makeshift hand-warmer on those chilly nights.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 467; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 913mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 12g; Protein 36g

Grilled Chicken with Tomato Avocado Salad|CookSmarts
This 450-calorie dinner is full of flavor (and 40g of protein!).Grilled chicken with tomato avocado salad uses homemade buttermilk dressing to balance the heat of the chicken. Chicken is a high-quality protein that is naturally low in sodium and avocado delivers twice the amount of potassium than banana and is a good source of folic acid, vitamin E and B-vitamins. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 breast + 1/4 of salad recipe.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 446; Total Fat: 23g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 79mg; Sodium: 737mg; Total Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 40g

Leek, Broccoli and Mushroom Frittata|Eat Spin Run Repeat
Itching to use that cast iron skillet? This leek, broccoli and mushroom frittata fromis an eggcellent way to make breakfast for the whole family! A frittata is basically a crustless quiche so for all you low carbers out there…this breakfast is for you. Note that the recipe calls for unsweetened almond milk but you can also sub in hemp milk if you want it to be nut free. Recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 185; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 423mg; Sodium: 181mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 15g

Ultimate Superfood Salad| The Roasted Root
If you could take a multivitamin in food form, why wouldn’t you? Try the ultimate superfood salad that’s densely packed withvitamins A and C, folate, potassium as well as fiber. The salad itself is made from kale, red cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, walnuts, avocados tossed with ginger-lemon dressing. Try it as a refreshing entrée salad or serve a smaller portion as a side. Recipe makes 8 servings.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 203; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrates: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 5g

Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Wrap|Healthy Hungry Girl
Just roll and go! The cinnamon french toast wrap transforms thin, whole-wheat tortillas with traditional French-toast-style prep. This convenient, high-fiber breakfast is ready for a drizzle of nut butter, bananas, and your favorite berries. Recipe makes 1 french toast wrap.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 413; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 159mg; Sodium: 434mg; Total Carbohydrate: 49g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugars: 8g; Protein: 15g

Tex-Mex Baked Spaghetti Squash| The Honour System
Instead of scraping the delights out of the shell and tossing it away, we’re giving the entire squash the credit it deserves. This Tex-Mex baked spaghetti squash is stuffed with protein-packed beans and chili-lime chicken. Toss in some spice via salsa, fresh cilantro, and top it all off with a unique cheese blend and you’ve got a delicious dinner.Recipe makes 2 servings at 1/2 stuffed spaghetti squash each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 472; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 657mg; Total Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 28g

Skinny Chicken Parmesan |Skinnytaste
Want to indulge in chicken Parmesan while still skimping on the calories and fat? Yes please! This take on chicken parm featurescrispy baked chicken breast smothered with a layer of marinara sauce and sprinkled with mozzarella cheese. Oh, and butter is still involved where it really counts. Get started on this kid-friendly dish your whole family will love. Recipe makes 6 servings of 1/2 chicken breast each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 163; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 27mg; Sodium: 751mg; Total Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 11g

|Elle Penner, MyFitnessPal Dietitian
Squash your loved one’s hate for vegetables by sneaking some butternut squash into a picky eater’s haven–mac & cheese. This recipe for butternut squash mac & cheese is high in protein, great for vegetarians and kid-approved!Recipe makes 8 servings at 1 1/2 cups each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 427 ; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 788mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein 20g

Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal|The Healthy Maven
Slow to rise out of bed? Not a problem because this slow cooker apple pie steel-cut oatmeal will give you a wholesome, high fiber breakfast as soon as you’re ready. Feel free to hit the snooze button! Recipe makes 5 servings at 1 cup each.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 180; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 135mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein 5g

Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls|24 Carrot Life
Check out this make-ahead lunch!Topped in a nutty,Asian-inspired sauce, these chicken & blackbean burrito bowlsare packed with protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbs. For an easyvegan option, skip the chicken and add tofu or tempeh forprotein instead. Recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 395; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 434mg; Total Carbohydrates: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 25g

Baked Eggs with Buffalo Chicken Hash|Food Fanatic
This recipe for comforting game day food features chunky potatoes, savory chicken sausage, runny eggs and melted cheese served with fragrant onions and bell peppers.Don’t forget to pass the buffalo hot sauce and don’t forget to kill it out there on the field! Recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 243; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g ; Cholesterol: 185mg; Sodium: 374mg; Total Carbohydrates: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 16g

The Top 14 Recipes of 2014 (2024)

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What can I do with leftover whole milk? ›

Why waste leftover milk?
  1. Keep it cool. ...
  2. Freeze it. ...
  3. Whisk up a white sauce. ...
  4. Sweeten it in custard or pastry cream. ...
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Can milk be frozen? ›

Freezing milk is easy, helps avoid waste, allows a backup supply, and saves money. Thawed milk will be most nutritious if people freeze it at its freshest. However, as long as freezing happens on or before the best before date, it is fine to freeze milk and thaw it for later use.

Can you freeze whole milk? ›

Skim, 1%, 2%, and whole dairy milk all held up great in our testing. They froze and thawed well without signs of deteriorating quality, such as color changes and curdling. So drink it, add it to cereal, use it in recipes—use frozen thawed dairy milk just like you would fresh dairy milk.

Is it OK to drink lots of milk everyday? ›

While the milk recommendations in some countries are at least one serving of milk daily, the milk recommendations in other countries are up to three servings per day. And you should predominantly eat low-fat dairy products on a daily basis. Yes, you can drink too much milk.

What does drinking milk everyday do to your body? ›

The available evidence suggested that dairy intake is associated with a lower risk of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, as well as colon, bladder, gastric, and breast cancers. Their analysis found very few reported cases of adverse effects.

Is drinking a lot of milk OK? ›

A study in Sweden found that drinking too much milk – three or more glasses a day – leads to an increased risk of death and leads to an increase in the chance for hip fractures and other bone-related mishaps. There was nearly double the mortality rate for women when drinking three or more glasses of milk each day vs.

Can you put whole milk back in fridge after baby drinks it? ›

I have done it with both of my children, and never had a problem. That said, we never let it sit more than half a day. Do make sure you seal the container though. Odor from other food in your fridge can get into it if left open.

What can I do with leftover milk in a bottle? ›

If your baby did not finish the bottle, use the leftover milk within 2 hours after the baby is finished feeding. After 2 hours, leftover breast milk should be discarded.

Is it OK to warm up whole milk? ›

If your child is used to warm or room temperature formula (or body temperature breast milk), try to warm the whole milk a little. However, be very careful warming in the microwave, as there can be pockets of heat. Be sure to shake it well to prevent burns.

How long does whole milk last in the fridge? ›

Milk can be refrigerated seven days; buttermilk, about two weeks. Milk or buttermilk may be frozen for about three months. Sour cream is safe in the refrigerator about one to three weeks but doesn't freeze well. For more information, you may call the FDA toll-free at 888-723-3366 or go to FDA's website.

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