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)

FAQs

How do you use leftover milk? ›

Eight ways to use up leftover milk
  1. Store it right. Store milk in a sealed container in the fridge. ...
  2. Make friends with the freezer. ...
  3. Whisk up a white sauce. ...
  4. Learn a kitchen classic. ...
  5. Pancake possiblities. ...
  6. Perfect panna cotta. ...
  7. Treat yourself to pudding. ...
  8. Pour yourself a drink.

Is it OK to drink alot of milk? ›

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.

Is milk OK to drink all the time? ›

Milk is a nutrition powerhouse. Apart from calcium, it is also packed with other essential nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin B 12 and protein. There are several studies that suggest that drinking milk every day can cut down the risk of developing chronic diseases. All you need to do is consume it in moderation.

Can milk be frozen? ›

Most milk is freezable and will maintain its quality if frozen for up to 3 months. People can also freeze soy milk and other dairy alternatives as well as breast milk. It also allows households to have a backup milk supply when they are running low.

What can you make with milk before it goes bad? ›

While baking, you can substitute milk for water in many box mixes for cakes, muffins, bread, etc. Or try these homemade Apple-Oat Muffins. Also, try mixing up a batch of waffles or pancakes and freeze the finished products for a quick breakfast or an easy “breakfast for dinner” night.

How do you make butter from milk? ›

To make butter from raw milk, separate the cream from the raw milk, then skim the cream off the top and pour it into a glass jar. Let the cream sit out for 5 to 12 hours so it can ripen. Next, agitate the cream until the butter solids separate, pour off the buttermilk, and wrap the butter solids in cheesecloth.

What animal milk is used the most? ›

Did you know? Cattle produce 81 percent of world milk production, followed by buffaloes with 15 percent, goats with 2 percent and sheep with 1 percent; camels provide 0.5 percent. The remaining share is produced by other dairy species such as equines and yaks.

What are the most consumed milk products? ›

Liquid milk is the most consumed, processed and marketed dairy product.

Who consumes the most milk? ›

Countries Who Drink the Most Milk
RankCountryPer Capita Milk Consumption (Kg)
1Finland361.19
2Sweden355.86
3Netherlands320.15
4Switzerland315.78
11 more rows
Jan 17, 2018

Who uses the most milk in the world? ›

Global consumption of fluid milk 2023, by country

In 2023, India consumed the most cow milk worldwide, drinking over 87 million metric tons. The next largest consumption of milk was in the European Union, at 23.7 million metric tons.

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