12 Healthy Recipes With 6-Ingredients or Less

I’m not sure about you, but I’m getting pretty tired of cooking. While I love preparing healthy meals, cooking every meal from scratch and trying to get creative with ingredients makes me less than thrilled when mealtime rolls around. The last thing I want to do is prep a complicated breakfast, lunch, or dinner that involves a laundry list of tough-to-find ingredients and a sink full of dirty dishes.

Luckily, we’ve got a whole slew of super easy and healthy recipes that require 6-ingredients or less. So sit back, relax, and get cooking!

Breakfasts with 6 Ingredients or Less

1. Our Dietitian’s Go-To Green Smoothie

Skip the complicated breakfasts and make this healthy smoothie instead. Grab some frozen fruit, spinach, and dairy-free milk, and you’ve got a filling breakfast for just 150 calories.

2. Cold Brew & Cocoa Smoothie

We feel you if you’re craving your favorite coffee spot right now! Thankfully, you only need four ingredients to create a coffee-house-style beverage for just 135 calories. Java good day!

3. Protein-Packed Overnight Oats

These easy oats are made the night before, meaning you can grab them from the fridge in the morning and chow down. Plus, you can prep, store, and eat them all in one container, making clean-up a breeze! The calories vary between 300-400 calories depending on flavor. (Psst: We’ve included three different flavors, so there’s an option for everyone in the family!)

Lunches with 6-Ingredients or Less

4. Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich

If you’re tired of tuna sandwiches, try this plant-based option. These smashed chickpea sandwiches make for a simple, budget-friendly meal that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and is filled with healthy fats and fiber. One serving contains 450 calories.

5. Chickpea Salad

If you love egg salad but are trying to cut cholesterol, try this chickpea salad instead. On top of a salad or spread between slices of bread, we think you’ll enjoy this 180-calorie lunch option.

6. Mango Chicken Salad

Skip the pre-made chicken salad and whip up this easy recipe instead. At just 220 calories a serving, it’s a light lunch the whole family will love!

Dinners with 6-Ingredients or Less

7. Italian Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

This is a great recipe when you’re short on time and must make supper, stat! All you need is a skillet, five simple ingredients, and a few spices, and you’ll have dinner on the table for less than 280 calories a plate!

8. One-Pot Spaghetti With Ricotta and Peas

This pasta comes together in a flash with five basic ingredients! In addition to being quick to make, it cooks in just one pot, making cleanup easy. One serving contains 375 calories. Plate up and pour yourself a glass of red because dinner is served!

9. Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Got an extra sweet potato sitting in your pantry? Try making this two-ingredient gnocchi (it’s much easier than you think) and only 320 calories per serving. We’ve even included video instructions to show you what to do step by step!

10. Spinach Turkey Burgers

Whether you want to make them outside on the grill or inside on your skillet, these turkey burgers are a lean, flavorful option for the whole family. All you need is a few key ingredients and a handful of seasonings, and you’ve got a burger that tastes great in a bun or a lettuce wrap! One patty contains about 250 calories.

Desserts with 6 Ingredients or Less

11. Homemade Nice Cream

If you want a healthy, sweet ending to your day, nice cream should do the trick. Made with ripe bananas or plantains, everyone will want a scoop of this creamy treat! One serving is about 160 calories.

12. Lightened Up Bananas Foster

Missing your favorite dessert from that fancy restaurant? Make our version that’s got a fraction of the calories (about 275) and fat but all the decadence and flavor!