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You Just Started a High-Fiber Diet—20+ Recipes to Make First

by Universalwellnesssystems

If your goal is to increase your fiber intake, you should add these delicious recipes to your menu! For starters, fiber is an important nutrient with health benefits, whether it reduces the risk of heart disease, supports maintaining a healthy weight, or promotes regular bowel movements. Here we have high-fiber recipes perfect for any meal, from breakfast to lunch, dinner, and even desserts. Try options like curry butter beans and blueberry coconuts warnitz baked oatmeal.

Beat & White Bean Sandwich

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel


These sandwiches have as much bold flavor as they have colours! The creamy stuffing is made with white beans stuffed with vibrant beets and protein, pairing well with crisp alfalfa buds, sharp red onions and your favorite whole wheat bread.

Curry butter beans

Photographer: Jen Cause’s food stylist: Julian Hensalling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


Soft butter beans are this hearty, plant-based dish, combined with red curry paste and aromatic spices. Enjoy it alone or serve it over brown rice or whole grain noodles for a more fulfilling meal.

Blueberry Coconut Walnitz Baked Oatmeal

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel


This blueberry coconut warnitz baked oatmeal gets a natural sweetness from the banana and gets a date with a burst of juicy blueberry and a crunch of nuts from walnuts. This hearty dish is perfect for meal preparation and sharing at brunch, providing a nutritious start to your day.

Sheet punch chicken thighs with red cabbage and sweet potatoes

Photographer: Jen Cause’s food stylist: Julian Hensalling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity. Everything is cooked together in one sheet pan, making it easy to clean up. When the ingredients are roasted together, the chicken juice melts with the vegetables, making a delicious dinner when you want something comfortable and healthy.

Trail Mix Energy Bat

Photographer: Jen Cause’s food stylist: Julian Hensalling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


These energy bowls are made from black beans, giving a delicious, nutritious twist on classic snacks. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, and also serve as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add a natural sweetness to the mixture.

Spinach feta cake

Photographer: Jen Cause’s food stylist: Julian Hensalling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


These delicious cakes combine the tangy creaminess of spinach and feta cheese. Bake them in a muffin can, so the portions are perfectly sized and easy to grab.

Avocado, walnuts and raspberry spinach salad

Photographer: Jen Cause’s food stylist: Julian Hensalling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


This salad contains juicy raspberries, creamy avocados and crunchy walnuts, creating a fun mix of colour and flavor. The bright, citrus dressing accentuates this salad and complements the richness of avocado and walnuts.

Roasted carrot salad

Photographer: Jen Cause’s food stylist: Julian Hensalling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle


The sweet roasted carrots take you to the heart of this vibrant salad! They taste not only central ingredients, but also in the dressing, combined with a subtle kick of eager orange juice, tangy rice vinegar and whole grain mustard.

Roasted cabbage salad with flavored vinaigrette

Ali Redmond


This cabbage salad and flavored vinaigrette is a boldly flavored dish that combines soft caramelized cabbage with a rich Umami stuffed dressing. The roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the cabbage, while the tasty vinaigrette adds a delicious depth with hints of Tang.

Creamy raspberry peach chia seeds smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey


This creamy smoothie is a great way to start your day in the afternoon or recharge it. Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to satisfy you and satisfy you. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combines the date with the tangy brightness of raspberries, bringing every bite to refreshingly satisfying.

Brosie Lemon Garlic Beans

Photographer: Robby Rozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Holstein, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong


These Brosey Beans serve a pleasant dinner that comes together in minutes. Creamy beans are soaked in lemon-infused soup with garlic, completely soaked in toasted whole wheat bread. Finish the dish with a delicious olive oil drizzle for a bit of extra atmosphere.

Crispy salad is served with crispy white beans

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties, but the beans provide great texture and are a great source of fiber. A quick soybean dressing completes this salad, making it perfect for lunch or dinner.

Cucumber – Avocado tomato sandwich

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


Creamy avocado and hummus provide plant-based protein and healthy fats, while juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers bring refreshing crunches and flavours. Layer it over every grain bread to further enhance the fiber and you’ll have a healthy sandwich right away!

Brownie batter dip

This dessert dip features chickpeas, an unexpected protein and fiber-rich ingredient. Chickpeas blend well with bittersweet chocolate to create a sweet bite. Try dipping this chocolatty spread with slices of apple, pretzels, strawberries and graham crackers.

Strawberry Chiapland

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


This strawberry chia pudding is a convenient grab-and-go breakfast with lots of anti-inflammatory benefits. Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants, while chia seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein. These are all important nutrients that help to reduce inflammation.

Marry me and a white bean and spinach frying pan

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey


By swapping fiber-packed white beans and spinach as the main ingredients, we married chicken and vegetarian spin. Suck up the final bit of rich, sun-dried tomato cream sauce, served with a lovely chunk of crusty whole grain bread.

Orange smoothie

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle


This creamy smoothie makes the most of the whole orange colour. In addition to reducing food waste, studies suggest that orange peels are a major powerhouse for gut health, as they are packed with fiber. We recommend fresh inger for the best flavor here.

Bake breakfast cookies

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


These bake-free breakfast cookies are a sweet start to your morning needs! Packed with oats, almond butter, chia seeds and dried blueberries, these cookies provide a large amount of fiber to keep you full, and plant-based protein for healthy fats and lasting energy.

Creamy Caramelized Cauliflower Pasta

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


This creamy pasta is the ultimate comfort food. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s a satisfying dish that feels flashy and free of fuss, making it an ideal meal for a cozy weekday dinner.

Overnight oats with peanut butter cookie dough

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


Naturally sweetened on a date, this breakfast offers a sweet, creamy flavour that feels like dessert. Peanut butter adds plant-based protein and healthy fats, but oats and dates provide fiber to satisfy you. To make it extra special, reserve a bit of chocolate to sprinkle on top.

Berry – Green Tea Smoothie

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


This smoothie is an invigorating nutritional supplement drink with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. The antioxidant-rich berries, green tea, and omega-3 chia seeds combine with the natural sweetness of your date to blend in with delicious, healthy drinks.

Sweet potato black bean plush pepper

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


These delicious sweet potatoes packed in peppers are all packed with fiber and antioxidants thanks to the combination of sweet potatoes, black beans and peppers.

Black Bean Brownie

Photographer: Jen Cause Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly


These black bean brownies are everything you can want. Black beans not only enhance the texture, but also boost nutrition to these brownies! Black beans packed with protein, fiber and essential vitamins will satisfy this dessert.

Raspberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oat

Photographer: Jen Cause Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly


Packed with bursts of fruity flavours from fibre-rich oats, peanut butter and fresh raspberries, this breakfast will keep you fueled for hours. This easy-to-prepare breakfast is pre-assembled and perfect for busy mornings.

Thai red curry with cod, sweet potatoes

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


This dish is a lively, aromatic meal that gets the flavor of Thai chili, red curry paste and coconut milk. The combination of soft sweet potatoes, peas and buttery omega-3 rich cod makes this dish luxurious and nourishing.

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