Easy Clean Eating Recipes

One of the biggest trends in the diet world is learning how to eat clean. Clean eating, as it's known, is the practice of eating foods without preservatives, unknown chemicals, or otherwise bad, processed gunk in it. The movement also avoids "bad grains" like wheat, typically.

Considering how much of our food has additives and how much of our food involves wheat, clean eating doesn't always seem like it's a feasible idea.

However, if you take a look at the gym scene, it becomes pretty clear that clean eating is very doable if you have the right recipes in your arsenal. These easy clean eating recipes prove that eating clean can be delicious, affordable, and (shocker) convenient!

Thai Turkey Meatballs

One thing you'll notice about many of the easy clean eating recipes is that they offer a lot of flavor without involving crazy ingredients. Such is the case with this incredibly creamy, satisfyingly protein-packed recipe for Thai Turkey Meatballs.

This simple recipe uses easy-to-find items like shredded zucchini and fish sauce to create an authentic tasting Thai sauce and meaty meatballs that don't have an ounce of grain in them. At around 50 calories per meatball, this is a very diet-friendly dinner that packs tons of flavor in every bite.

Summer Fried Brown Rice

This is one of those recipes that is surprising in a number of ways. On one hand, it's fried rice. On the other hand, it's packed with protein, doesn't cause "the itis" and also tastes incredible year-round. Most impressively, it's one of those easy clean eating recipes that any budget can afford.

This recipe for Summer Fried Brown Rice makes enough food for a very large family — or a lot of work lunches throughout the week. Meal planning for clean eaters has never been easier.

Healthy Mushroom Stroganoff

Anyone who is looking for diet-friendly food will be stunned to see a diet-friendly version of this super-decadent dinnertime staple. However, it's true, you can find a recipe for Healthy Mushroom Stroganoff online — and it won't take too long to make.

Fans who love rich dinners will love the fact that this is one of many easy clean eating recipes that can store for up to three months in a freezer container. So, if you can't finish everything you made tonight, you can always store it for later.

Overnight Cinnamon-Raisin Oats

Overnight oats are a clean eating staple, and it's easy to see why. All you have to do is dump oats in a mason jar, add some milk, and toss in some add-ins for a more flavorful punch, and when you wake up, you'll have a fresh breakfast ready to go.

Simply put, easy clean eating recipes don't get much easier — or cheaper — than this. If you're new to the "oats" thing, give this recipe for Overnight Cinnamon-Raisin Oats a try.

Apple Mug Muffin

A common misconception is that sweet treats aren't a "clean eating" thing, but this is just not true! Many easy clean eating recipes focus in on making "mug muffins" using ingredients like almond flour, applesauce, and peanut butter for a more cake-like texture.

This Apple Mug Muffin recipe is incredibly easy, requires only a handful of ingredients, and is a perfect way to kick off the fall season. Best of all, it only takes two minutes to make!

Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soba Noodles

With a little bit of imagination, anything can be made into a diet-friendly, "eat clean" meal. Such is the case with the notoriously bad-for-you issue of noodles, and many easy clean eating recipes exist to prove this point.

This recipe for Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soba Noodles takes the classic Japanese noodle dish and turns it into a diet-friendly, vegan-approved lunchtime meal that only takes about 25 minutes to prepare.

Hoisin Chile Shrimp

Want a little kick to your dinner, craving Chinese takout, and don't feel like breaking your clean eating streak? There are easy recipes for clean eating out there that can make that possible, too.

For example, this recipe for Hoisin Chile Shrimp with Green Beans & Walnuts will allow you to enjoy the same flavor profile as classic takeout without wrecking your diet. Better still, it can be made in under 20 minutes.