15 Happy Gut Recipes for a Healthy You

Make life easier with a happy gut recipes for a healthy you! These 15 easy gut health recipes will make cooking and eating a breeze over the next two weeks.

In total, these 15 happy gut recipes include 74 plant points.

Your gut thrives when you feed it a diversity of plants! Each plant has micro superhero bacteria that strengthen your immune system, your body, and your mind! So, supercharge your health with these favorite recipes below!

This post is all about 15 happy gut recipes for a healthy you!

Happy Gut Recipes for Over Two Weeks of Clean Eating

Step up your health game with a diversity of plants! Introducing Marvel-like microorganisms that come packed with these plants – they give you strength, fortify your immunity and make your brain sharper. Try out these delicious recipes – you’ll be amazed at the results!

Gut Healthy Breakfast

1. Avocado Toast | Healthy Start

Avocado toast is the hottest thing right now and making this delicious snack at home has been taking America’s kitchens by storm. Whether you make it for a weekend breakfast, a weekday brunch or to keep gut healthy snacks on hand for the kids – you will not regret giving it a shot!

How Much Effort Will It Take to Make Easy Gut Healthy Recipes for Breakfast?

You can make this healthy avocado toast in less than 10 minutes!

• First, toast two pieces of sourdough bread.
• While that is toasting, halve an avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado into a bowl.
• Halve two small limes (or one medium lime) and squeeze juice into the bowl with the avocado.
• Mash the avocado and the lime together with a potato masher or fork.
• Take your toasted sourdough bread and place on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle about 1 1/2 tsp olive oil on each piece.
• Sprinkle toasted bread with salt.
• Spoon chunky avocado mash onto bread. Sprinkle each toast with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. Add a bit of salt for good measure.
• Bake in your oven at 375 for 5 minutes. Or, if you have a smart oven, air fry at 375 for crispy and delicious avocado toast!

This avocado toast is so good, filling, and has plenty of healthy fat to support your gut health!

2. Breakfast Tostada

Wake up to a delicious breakfast tostada on the weekends! This mouth-watering recipe with black beans and honeycrisp apples is guaranteed to make everyone smile. Get your ingredients prepped – scrambled eggs, sliced apples, canned black beans, and a few fantastic toppings – and start cooking!

What is It Going to Take to Throw This Gut Healthy Breakfast Together?

• First, scramble the eggs. 
• Then, add the beans and onions. 
• Next, sear the apple and tortillas.
• Finally, add the cheese.
• Plate your breakfast tostada in this order, tortilla, egg scramble, apple, garnish. Enjoy!

Breakfast Tostada requires ONE pan keeping clean up easy breezy!

3. Crescent Dough Cinnamon Rolls

Crescent dough cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious and a perfect weekend treat! While most crescent rolls are a pop and peel situation from the can, there is a way to get perfectly moist and fluffy crescent dough cinnamon rolls WITHOUT the processed ingredients. Is this SUPER gut healthy? Not entirely ha, but they are delicious and preservative free. Did I mention crescent dough cinnamon rolls look fancy without all the morning fuss?

What Do I Need to Do to Make Crescent Dough Cinnamon Rolls?

First, Make the Crescent Roll Dough

• In a large bowl, or your kitchen aid mixer with the dough hook attached, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water.
• Add 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, salt, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 cups whole wheat white flour. Turn the mixer on to begin beating the flour into dough. Add the rest of the flour and let the mixer do its magic until your dough is a soft round ball.
• Place your dough ball onto a floured surface and knead dough for 6-8 minutes. Place it in a bowl lightly sprayed with olive oil cooking oil. Flip it so the olive oil coats the top and bottom of the dough ball. Cover with a warm towel and let rise about 1 hour.

Next, Make the Filling

• While the dough is rising, make the filling. In a bowl mix together a very soft (slightly melted) stick of butter, 1/4 cup of light brown sugar, 1 tsp LorAnn Super Strength Princess Cake Flavor, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.

Then, Fill the Crescent Rolls and Bake Them

• Once done rising, take the dough out. Punch it down and divide it in half. On a floured surface, roll out each half into a 12 inch circle. Then cut the dough like a pizza into 12 pie pieces.
• Roll up pieces from the wide end and place with the rolled side down so it doesn’t unroll in the oven slightly apart on baking sheets covered in parchment paper. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. 
• Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 22-24 minutes. Remove parchment paper from pans and place on counter to cool (or wire rack if you have it).

Last, Frost the Crescent Dough Cinnamon Rolls

• While the rolls are cooling, in a small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tbsp. melted butter, 2 oz. softened cream cheese and 1/4 tsp of LorAnn Princess Super Strength Princess Cake Flavor until smooth. Spread frosting over rolls and serve warm!

Make ahead the dough and fill these crescent rolls the night to have easy crescent dough cinnamon rolls to bake the next day!

Gut Healthy Lunch Ideas

4. Quick Chicken Salad

With spring and summer on the horizon, you’ll love to make chicken salad. Why? Let’s start with the fact that it requires ZERO cooking. With lemon, whole grain mustard, fresh kale, and cashews, this chicken salad includes lots of gut healthy, good for you ingredients that will leave you happily full without the bloat.

What Is It Going to Take to Throw Together Gut Healthy Chicken Recipes? Not Much for a Quick Chicken Salad!

• First, in a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients and seasoning.
• Then, combine the Greek yogurt, mustard, honey, lemon, salt, and pepper. Stir with a fork.
• Add the grilled chicken. Stir breaking up the chicken pieces with a wooden spoon into bite sized pieces and making sure the sauce coats the chicken.
• Add the kale. Stir with wooden spoon combining well. 
• Add the cashews. Stir again until it is well combined. Enjoy!

This chicken salad recipe is also amazing for a quick pot luck meal or meal train donation!

5. Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos

Whip up a batch of delicious air fryer black bean taquitos with your GE air fryer oven or any other smart oven on air fryer mode and get ready to be blown away! These are the crispiest, perfectly moist taquitos and I’m sure you’ll fall in love with them too, especially when you dip them into your favorite salsa or taco sauce.

Super crunchy air fryer black bean taquitos with a smooth, delicious dip – what’s not to love? Our family went crazy for these and cleared them off in no time. Want to hang on to some for later? You’re gonna have to whip up a double batch!

What Steps are Involved to Put These Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos Together?

• First, make the black bean mixture in the food processor. Basically, this only requires you to dump ingredients into the processor.
• Second, sauté the vegetables.
• Third, assemble the taquitos.
• Fourth, air fry for 6-8 minutes (with a break in cook time to flip them over).
• Top with your favorite salsa or Greek yogurt and a side of avocado. Enjoy!

Gut Healthy Dinner Recipes

6. Beef Fajita Tacos

Beef fajita tacos are so delicious and perfect for a grill night in! Make during the week for a Taco Tuesday everyone will look forward to, or on a Saturday Date Night In!

What Is Involved in Making Beef Fajita Tacos?

• Pre-heat your grill to medium heat.
• First, cut 2 lbs skirt steak into 1 inch strips
• Second, slice 2 medium red onions into thick strips
• Third, slice 1 large green pepper into thick strips
• Make the marinade. In a bowl, add 2 ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika. Stir. Add the beef and coat with seasonings. 
• On a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread out the red onion, green pepper, and steak. Add ground pepper and salt to taste. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the top. Add the zest of 2 limes. Then, sprinkle the lime juice over the top. 
• Place the foil (not the baking sheet) on the grill until the steak is cooked to medium, about 11 minutes.
• To add an extra plant point, build your taco on a whole wheat tortilla!
• Top with fresh arugula and Kait’s Cupboard smoky salsa!

7. Asian Chicken Stir Fry

Asian chicken stir fry is a delicious way to amp up your gut health and your prowess in the kitchen. Combining lean chicken breast, red onion, red bell pepper, green beans, and green onions, you’ll have everyone at the table eating their vegetables.

What Will It Take to Throw Together Asian Chicken Stir Fry?

• First, cut 1.5 lbs of boneless chicken breasts into thin strips.
• Second, marinate them in a bowl with 3 tbsp Tamari and 6 tbsp arrowroot powder for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight.
• Third, in a wok or a large skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil on medium high heat. Then, add the chicken and marinate. Stir fry until chicken turns a white, opaque color.
• Fourth, add 1 large, thinly sliced red onion and 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper. Stir fry for about 4 minutes.
• Then, add green beans. Add 3/4 cup of chicken stock (or broth) and turn heat up to high. Continue to stir fry until chicken and vegetables are lightly browned and crisping on the edges.
• Finally, add 2 tbsp black Chinese vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and diced green onions. Stir to combine. Serve over brown basmati rice (choose brown over white rice and add another plant point to your total!) with soy sauce to drizzle on top!

This asian chicken stir fry goes from your fridge to your plate in less than 20 minutes!

8. Easy Tzatziki Sauce for Your Next Greek Chicken Dish

This easy Tzatziki sauce is a summery delight with its tantalizing combination of cucumbers and fresh herbs. Once you take a bite, it will be like the season has come alive on your palate!

Create this delicious Tzatziki recipe with a food processor in an instant and enjoy it right away with pita bread or serve it with grilled kabobs. Store the leftovers in an airtight container and use it later. You can also find this Greek yogurt dip in my Mediterranean pizza recipe with sun-dried tomatoes!

How Easy Is It Really To Make Tzatziki Sauce Greek Yogurt?

• First, peel 2 cucumbers.
• Second, use the grater attachment in your food processor.
• Third, grate the cucumbers.
• Fourth, open the lid and pour the grated cucumber contents into a sieve in your sink. Press down with a spoon to drain the juice. Then, put back the grated cucumber into the food processor.
• Fifth, roughly chop 3 tbsp fresh dill, 3 tbsp fresh parsley, and 1 clove garlic, and throw it into the food processor.
• Then, add a cup of Greek yogurt, buttermilk, 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp of salt, 3 tsp of ground pepper, and 1 tsp brandy.
• Press “on” and allow to blend (or is it process?) until it’s mostly smooth but not soupy.

Voila! Easy Tzatziki sauce Greek yogurt will be a favorite dipping sauce or pizza topping!

9. Greek Chicken Tacos

Stop the press! This Taco Tuesday is going to be pure Greek cuisine. Preparing delicious Greek Chicken Tacos with homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus in the Instant Pot couldn’t be any easier, yummier, or healthier for your gut!

Get ready to experience the deliciousness of Greek chicken smothered in creamy, flavorful lemon garlic hummus! Perfect for a Super Bowl Sunday party with your pals – don’t miss out!

How Much Effort is It Going to Take to Make Greek Chicken Tacos?

• First, make the Hummus.
• Second, slice raw chicken breasts into 3 inch by 1.5 inch strips, or to skip this step, buy raw chicken tenders.
• Third, marinade the chicken.
• Then, dump chicken and the marinade into the Instant Pot. Add ingredients. Press Poultry. 
• Fourth, sauté vegetables.
• Finally, shred smoked gouda for topping and slice cherry tomatoes.
• If desired, warm tortillas in pan. Serve! 

It’s a few steps to make this meal, but everyone will love it. Bonus, the Instant Pot cooks the chicken perfectly leaving it moist and well seasoned, and able to sit on warm until you’re ready for dinner. 

10. Mediterranean Pasta Dish

If you’re on the run, between business travel and all the other stuff to make life go, try this quick and easy Mediterranean pasta dish. For us, this one pot pasta is a Mediterranean Monday tradition. With limited time and even fewer kitchen resources, you still make an effort to whip up homemade meals for yourself and your kids.

What Does It Take to Make This Mediterranean Pasta Dish?

• First, saute the onions, garlic, chickpeas and diced tomatoes.
• Next, add the vegetable stock and pasta.
• Then, bring to a rolling boil until the pasta is cooked. 
• Finally, remove from heat. Add the olives, feta, and spinach. Serve and Enjoy!

One Pot, little mess, little clean up.

11. Pineapple Fish Tacos

You’ll be totally wow-ed with these Pineapple Fish Tacos in the air fryer! The lime and chili powder combine to give you a zesty, flavorful experience – a bit of heat plus loads of citrusy goodness.

Pineapple fish tacos are an amazing way to support your digestive health as they provide healthy fats (avocado and Greek yogurt), low calorie protein (tilapia), antioxidants (pineapple) and a bunch of leafy greens that give great nutritional value (pad choi lettuce). So, don’t wait, enjoy this flavorful and nutritious dish right away!

You can wrap together all of these divine ingredients in a warm, whole-wheat tortilla for an added bonus of healthy fiber that won’t affect your blood sugar. At its core, this meal provides 8 healthy plant points – that’s almost one third of your daily recommended intake – and flavor galore!

How Much Effort are Pineapple Fish Tacos Going to Take?

• First, make the pineapple salsa in the food processor. This is a quick dump recipe.
• Second, add lime juice and gratings to Greek yogurt for a tart cream topping.
• Third, prep the fish by drizzling extra virgin olive oil and seasonings over the top.
• Fourth, air fry (or grill) the fish.
• Assemble tacos! In this order, tortilla, fish, pineapple salsa, Greek yogurt, pad choi greens. Enjoy!

12. Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

If you’re searching for a soup full of the Thai flavor without the curry, look no further than the Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk. Savor its exquisite flavor and sit back while the Instant Pot does the work for you! The whole family will give this one a full five stars. This gut healthy soup is the perfect mix of savory flavors, held together by the delicate sweetness of the coconut milk that comes through in each spoonful.

What Do I Need to Make Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk?

• First, add 1 tbsp olive oil to the Instant Pot on saute. You can also use a regular pot on the stove for this recipe.
• Second, add 2 diced bell peppers and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Third, add 1 lb. precooked fajita chicken, salt, and ground pepper. Continue to sauté.
• Then, open the coconut milk cans (1 whole fat and 1 reduced fat) and pour into the pot.
• Add 4 cups (48 oz.) of chicken stock.
• Add 3 tbsp Tamari Sauce, 2 tbsp. raw honey, and 1 lime halved.
• Press cancel on Instant Pot. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 can tomato paste, and 2 tsp turmeric. Stir with a fork. Then, pour into the Instant Pot and stir.
• Close the lid and pressure valve. Press the soup button and set the timer for 25 minutes. When soup is finished cooking you can either manually or naturally vent.
• While the soup is in the Instant Pot, cook 1 large package of noodles according to package directions.
• Finally, add roughly chopped bok choy greens when you open the pot. Allow them to soften slightly in the warm soup. before serving.
• Serve noodles in bowl. Top with soup. Enjoy!

This soup is delicious for kids and adults alike. The coconut flavor really comes through!

13. Hummus Tacos

The flavor explosion of hummus tacos in these little bowl-shaped tortillas will send you into a euphoric state! Sautéed corn, lemon garlic hummus and pickled red onions combine to make this tremendous Mexican hummus recipe a must have. You won’t regret trying it!

Hummus tacos are taco salad to the next level! They are the perfect combination of a crispy shell tastefully infused with salad seasoning – who doesn’t love that? For a wholesome plant-based meal, you can fill these tacos with delicious lemon garlic hummus, sautéed Mexican corn and pickled red onions.

What Do I Need To Do To Throw Together Hummus Tacos?

• First, make the lemon garlic hummus in the instant pot.
• Second, make the Mexican corn sauté. Chop up a bell pepper, some green onion, apple. Throw in black beans, frozen corn, and taco seasoning. Mexican corn sauté is delicious by itself too! 
• Third, toast tortilla bowls in the oven. Place a soft tortilla in a fluted baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until crispy.
• Optional! You can make pickled red onion to top your hummus taco bowl!
• Finally, layer creamy lemon garlic hummus, Mexican corn sauté, and pickled red onion in your crispy tortilla. 

These hummus tacos are so so good and unique that you will love bringing this recipe out for friends too!

14. Ultimate Baked Potato

Are you looking for the easiest baked potato recipe ever? This ultimate baked potato is cooked to perfection with the GE Smart Oven! You can make this recipe with any kind of potato, just prick them lightly with a fork on both sides, cover them in extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle plenty of sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and bake! 

Seriously, How Easy Is It to Cook the Ultimate Baked Potato?

• First, place potatoes on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil (to make clean up a breeze).
• Second, lightly prick large russet potatoes with a fork on the top and bottom sides of the potato. This allows the potato to vent while cooking, preventing ummm…an explosion. Laura Rainey, if you’re reading this, IYKYK.
• Third, cover the potatoes in extra virgin olive oil.
• Fourth, sprinkle a hefty dose of sea salt and freshly ground pepper on the potatoes and coat.
• Finally, place you baking sheet in the oven and use your precision cook setting. Choose “baked potatoes” and watch your potatoes cook (no preheat necessary) to perfection!

Easy on the Stomach Gut Healthy Dessert

15. Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

Nothing screams celebration louder than a light and fluffy strawberry angel food cake made in a bundt pan. Not only does it look spectacular, but it also tastes divine! It’s the perfect way to mark any special occasion.

Using the bundt pan provides peace of mind that your angel food cake batter will not be leaking into your oven. Fresh, and in season, the strawberries steal the show. Pick them at your local farm, or buy in season at the store, for a delicious treat this year.

What Do I Have to Do to Make This Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe?

• Sift the flour and sugar
• Whip the eggs. 
• Fold flour mix and eggs together. 
• Place cake mixture in bundt pan.
• Bake.
• Wash strawberries.
• Decorate and eat!! 

The hardest part of this recipe is whipping the eggs, which is more just an exercise in patience than anything else since you’ll be using an electric hand mixer!

How to Have a Happy Gut? Try These Happy Gut Recipes Today!

Make life simpler and healthier with delicious happy gut recipes! These 15 easy and nutritious gut health recipes will make cooking and eating more enjoyable!

These gut friendly recipes will earn you 74 plant points and help you to create balanced meals that nourish your body and mind!

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