15+ New High-Fiber Recipes You’ll Want to Make

These new recipes are high in fiber, with at least 6 grams for entrees and 3 grams for sides, thanks to ingredients like whole grains, leafy greens and oats. Eating a fiber-rich diet can help with cardiovascular health, maintaining a healthy weight and more. From the refreshing Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette to our Carrot Cake-Inspired Loaf Bread, you’ll have plenty of yummy ideas to try for every meal.

Snickers-Inspired Overnight Oats

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf


These overnight oats have all the features of the famous candy bar—crunchy peanuts, rich chocolate and a buttery caramel drizzle over oats.

Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans


This chickpea, beet and feta salad is a vibrant blend of flavors and textures, marrying the earthy sweetness of beets with the creamy richness of feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. 

Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum


This fiber- and protein-packed hummus sandwich features a topping of crisp veggies, feta cheese and sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes. 

Carrot Cake-Inspired Loaf Bread

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf


Protein in this carrot cake–inspired loaf comes from cashew butter and strained yogurt, which also helps keep it moist and tender. Carrots, nuts and raisins provide texture and flavor, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness.

Anti-Inflammatory Sweet Potato Salad

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling


This fiber-rich sweet potato salad is also packed with anti-inflammatory foods like cherries, kale, avocado and, of course, sweet potatoes, which are packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals to help keep inflammation at bay. 

Avocado Toast with Jammy Eggs

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


On those days when you truly cannot be bothered to cook or are short on time, here’s avocado toast with jammy eggs to the rescue. This filling dish can easily slide into breakfast, lunch or even dinner, paired with a side of dressed greens.

High-Protein Peanut Butter Baked Oats

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


This brownie baked oatmeal is a protein powerhouse. A blend of peanut butter, strained yogurt and chocolate pudding mix adds moisture to the oats, making them less dense and chewy. 

Chicken Fajita Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


Try this chicken fajita salad to mix up your dinner routine, with slightly charred and blackened chicken, crispy romaine and plenty of veggies. Topped off with the crunch of the tortilla chips, this salad is a true dinner winner. 

Strawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


These baked oatmeal bars combine sweet summer strawberries with nutty, fiber-rich oats for a perfect snack or breakfast on the go. You could even enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert. 

Simple No-Cook Grated Beet & Carrot Salad

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines


This vibrant salad combines shredded carrots and beets with a sweet-tangy dressing. Serve it solo, toss it with greens, or use it as a sandwich or wrap filler. 

Summer Eggplant Parmesan

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower


This summer eggplant Parmesan embraces many of the season’s best veggies, including sweet summer squash and juicy grape tomatoes, served over crispy slices of eggplant. 

Lemon-Blueberry Crisp

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


This blueberry crisp captures a perfect balance between sweet summer blueberries and tart lemon flavors. Topped with a streusel laced with warming spices, and baked to perfection, this is the perfect summer dessert paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

Sautéed Corn with Basil & Shallots

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


This sautéed corn recipe is a fresh and easy way to highlight summer’s most iconic vegetable. We add just a touch of butter, shallot and fresh basil to let the flavor of sweet corn straight from the cob do the talking. 

Loaded Cabbage Steaks

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines


Melted cheese, bacon, scallions and a touch of sour cream are perfect toppings to add to a nicely seared cabbage steak in this low-carb twist on a classic loaded baked potato. To make this meal vegetarian, leave out the bacon, or swap it out for veggie bacon or roasted mushrooms. 

Green Bean Salad with Balsamic & Tomatoes

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall


This salad features crisp-tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes and peppery red onions, all coated in a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. This colorful salad captures the essence of summer and shines when served alongside grilled meats or seafood. 

Mixed Berry Cheesecake-Inspired Overnight Oats

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines


These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats feature layers of sweet berries and creamy oats with a graham cracker topping, just like the classic dessert. Any combination of berries works well here.

Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling


This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores. 

Sautéed Spinach with Lemon, Garlic & Parmesan

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf


The thinly sliced lemons in this versatile side dish add a dressy element to sautéed spinach with garlic, but they are not there just for looks! Sautéing lemon slices captures flavors from both the juice and the rind for an easy side dish that works any day of the week. 

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