One Month of Whole30 Recipes (2024)

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One Month of Whole30 Recipes is all you’ll need to successfully complete a round of Whole30. From delicious suppers to snacks and even a few desserts. The month will fly by with the help of the recipes in this Whole30 Menu Plan!

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One Month of Whole30 Recipes

If you are planning on doing a round of Whole30 then you need this complete menu guide to get you through the month. There are more than enough Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners on this list to get you through the whole month with no problems. I do plan for leftovers for lunches and breakfasts which is why I’ve included fewer options for each of those.

Whole30 is all out getting back to basics with only fresh whole foods. You aren’t supposed to recreate your favorite desserts/baked goods even with Whole30 approved ingredients. It sounds super restrictive and overwhelming at first, with the lack of sugar, dairy, grains, and processed foods…but it’s easier than it sounds. The hardest part are the cravings the first week.

Whole30 How To Get Started

This is honestly one of the easiest “diets” I’ve ever done. It’s straightforward and there are a ton of great recipes online and in books. It’s basically an elimination diet to find out if your body is having issues processing certain foods. The easiest way to get started is to look up 5-7 recipes that sound good and go shopping. Plan every meal for every day! And make sure you have plenty of snacks…the snacks saved me!

Whole30 What Can I Eat?

Wondering what what to eat on Whole30? The better question is what can you not eat. The list of things you can’t eat is small…but it eliminates a lot of the foods you are used to eating.

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Whole30 What Can I Not Eat?

Whole30 foods you should avoid include: grains (wheat, rice, etc), dairy, sugar (of any kind real, fake, honey, etc), alcohol, legumes (including peanuts), MSG, baked goods with approved ingredients. For the complete rules and why these ingredients should be avoided, read here.

30 Whole30 Dinners: One Month of Whole30 Recipes

This selection of Whole30 Dinners got me through my first month. There is a variety of slow cooker Whole30, Instant Pot Whole30, and oven/stovetop Whole30 recipes. They are all very easy to prepare, but there are no shortcuts in Whole30 so plan to spend some time in the kitchen for supper.

Not Your Mama’s Pot Roast — Slow Cooker
Perfect Roasted Chicken
Roasted Sticky Chicken
Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Carnitas — 5 Ingredients
Sheet Pan Steak & Veggies
Sheet Pan Chili Lime Shrimp Fajitas
Pressure Cooker Kalua Pig
Pressure Cooker Summer Italian Chicken
Instant Pot Chicken & Gravy
Instant Pot Smoky Bacon Chili
Instant Pot Taco Stuffed Potatoes
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Easy Taco Soup
Rosemary Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken, Bacon, & Apples
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Slow Cooker Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
Instant Pot Crispy Mojo Pork
Instant Pot Chili Lime Steak Bowl
Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken
Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl
One Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp
One Dish Chicken Fajita Bake
One Pan Salmon & Veggies Bake
One Pan Teriyaki Chicken & Veggies Bake
Garlic Herb Pot Roast
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Zuppa Toscana
Jamaican Jerk Pork Roast
Beef Barbacoa — Chipotle CopyCat
Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe
Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs
Instant Pot Picadillo

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8 Whole30 Lunches

I ate a lot of leftovers for lunches. I would make a little bit bigger dinner or pull out my lunch portion and put it away before my family even started to eat supper. That way I knew I would have an easy lunch. However, there were a few days I needed to actually make lunch and these were delicious.

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
Lettuce Taco Wraps
Chipotle Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Pulled Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Salad Boats
Jalapeno Turkey Burgers

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10 Whole30 Breakfasts

Breakfasts tend to be super easy. Just eggs and bacon and I would be good; however, we love a big weekend breakfast and these totally hit the spot! There are few on this list, that are probably not Whole30 approved due to the fact that they are recreations of traditional breakfasts, like pancakes. The ingredients are Whole30 approved, so it depends on how strict you are doing the plan. For me it was more about the ingredients and detox.

Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Mini Crust-less Egg Quiches
Breakfast Casserole
Sausage & Hash Brown Egg Bake
Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake
Strawberries with Coconut Cashew Crumble
Apple Cinnamon Hot Cereal
Banana Bread Pancakes
Breakfast Pumpkin Custard
Easy Grain-Free Cinnamon Date Granola
Banana Breakfast Smoothie

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5 Whole30 Desserts

There are NO Whole30 approved desserts. Whole30 is about resetting your body and mind about food. I tried hard to not make any desserts, but there were a few nights I just really needed something to get me through to the next day and these Whole30 desserts really did the trick. If you decide to have something that would be considered dessert, that is your decision.

Cinnamon Roll Chia Pudding
Sauteed Apples & Pears
Double Berry Coconut Ice Cream
Rocky Road Blender Ice Cream
Grain Free Apple Crisp
Paleo Peach Cobbler

15 Whole30 Snacks

As much as I didn’t want to make Whole30 Desserts…I practically lived on my Whole30 snacks. Most of the time I just grabbed a few simple things and it was totally satisfying, but a few times I actually made a snack and kept it around for a few days to munch on. These Whole30 snacks were a lifesaver!

Prosciutto & Honeydew
Plantain Chips & Salsa
Crispy Bacon & Guacamole
Sliced Mango with Tajin or Chili Powder + Lime Juice
Sliced Apple with Lime Juice
Banana with Almond or Cashew Butter & Flaked Coconut
Nuts, Dried Fruit, Flaked Coconut
Salami & Nuts
Apple with Almond Butter and/or Cinnamon

Chocolate Coconut Bites
Plantain Carnitas Nachos
Chili Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Almond Joy Larabars
Coconut Lime Energy Bites
Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips

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If you want another month of Whole30 recipes, I have a month of Whole30 Instant Pot and a month of Whole30 slow cooker suppers too…

One Month of Whole30 Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What do you do after 30 days on Whole30? ›

Following the 30-day elimination, you'll enter phase two, a 10-day period (at least) of reintroduction. This is the fun part—where you get to bring back the food groups you've been missing one at a time, and compare your experience.

Can you do Whole30 for more than 30 days? ›

In addition, while the Whole30 is totally doable for a 30, 60, or 90 day period, it wasn't designed to be a part of your everyday life forever.

Can you eat oatmeal on Whole30? ›

When you're on Whole30, toast, cereal, and oatmeal won't fly. But that doesn't mean you have to eat a plate of boring scrambled eggs each and every day. These casseroles, egg cups, breakfast stacks, and more will have you looking forward to your morning meal—and full way beyond your morning commute.

Can you eat too much on Whole30? ›

However, it is possible to eat too much fat on a Whole30, and that can negatively affect your hunger levels, energy, and digestion. We see this most often when people mindlessly snack on nuts and seeds.

What is the hardest day of the Whole30 program? ›

Day 10 & 11 – The Hardest Days

These days are notoriously the hardest days on Whole30 because you've gone through almost two weeks of the program, but haven't seen any of the benefits yet.

How much weight can you lose on Whole30 in a month? ›

Whole30 is a great way to reset your eating habits and jump start your weight loss journey. While results will vary from person to person, many people report losing 10-15 pounds in the first month.

Do you actually lose weight on Whole30? ›

Whole30 has gained a reputation as an effective program for weight loss and overall health improvement. Many individuals have reported successful weight loss outcomes while following the Whole30 guidelines.

What are the negatives of the Whole30 diet? ›

  • Potential Digestive Problems. Doing the Whole30 diet might result in problems with your digestion because the diet bans beans. ...
  • Worsened Cravings. Since the Whole30 diet is basically a month-long exercise in avoiding certain foods, you may start to desire the foods you eliminated more. ...
  • Reduced Nutrient Intake.
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Is it normal to poop a lot on Whole30? ›

This is likely the result of all the fiber you're taking in through fruits and vegetables, and it's especially likely to happen if you didn't eat a lot of fiber before. It doesn't mean anything's wrong, though, and it usually subsides over time.

Are bananas OK for Whole30? ›

What about bananas? Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

Is canned tuna OK for Whole30? ›

Canned tuna – If you are on a Whole30, just double-check the ingredients. A lot of canned tuna contains soy (look for the “CONTAINS SOY” disclaimer below the ingredients), which is not Whole30 compatible. My Walmart has a store brand that is compatible, as well as I can find it fairly affordably at Winco.

Can you have Greek yogurt on Whole30? ›

However, if you use the Whole30 as a “system reboot” and then gradually add back reasonable portions of healthy options from the “no” list (i.e. plain Greek yogurt with fruit or black beans to go with your taco meat), you can achieve the goal that many of us are in search of — long-term healthy lifestyle choices and a ...

What is the one bite rule on Whole30? ›

One bite of pizza, one spoonful of ice cream, one sip of beer within the 30-day period and you've broken the 'reset'—and have to start over again on Day 1,” Whole30 instructs.

Does Whole30 mess with your metabolism? ›

“[Restrictive diets] can slow your metabolism and are not meant to be a permanent way of eating. Nutrient deficiencies can be a concern, and putting yourself at risk for this is a no-no,” Khorana said. Whole30 is not designed to be a quick weight-loss solution, either.

Do you gain weight back after Whole30? ›

Many people will lose weight on a diet like Whole30, but weight loss isn't the only goal. The diet can also help if you are at risk for diabetes, and help with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. But after a 30-day wonder diet like Whole30, it's likely weight will return if you don't follow a few rules.

What should I reintroduce after Whole30? ›

After Whole30®, you'll probably decide to reintroduce some or all of the eliminated foods, including:
  • Legumes.
  • Non-gluten grains.
  • Dairy.
  • Gluten-containing grains.
  • Added sugar (optional)
  • Alcohol (optional)
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What should I reintroduce first after Whole30? ›

The Fast Track Whole30 Reintroduction Plan
  • Day 1: Reintroduce added sugar by itself. ...
  • Days 2 & 3: Back to the Whole30 diet.
  • Day 4: Reintroduce gluten-free alcohol by itself. ...
  • Days 5 & 6: Back to the Whole30 diet.
  • Day 7: Reintroduce legumes by themselves. ...
  • Days 8 & 9: Back to the Whole30 diet.
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How do you reintroduce food after Whole30? ›

Fast Track: on days 1 / 4 / 7 / 10 / 14, you will introduce ONE non-Whole30 food group and give yourself 3 days to see how your body adjusts. Start from the more innocent food groups to the ones you think will wreak the most havoc (legumes > non-gluten grains like corn > dairy > gluten grains > alcohol).

How long does it take to see results from Whole30? ›

It can take several weeks before you learn to trust the “hungry” and “full” signals your body is sending you—and you may not have been eating enough in the beginning, because you were afraid of all that fat. Many Whole30'ers report that they didn't feel or see “the magic” until day 45, 60, or beyond.

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