Most Well-liked Recipes of 2021 for Nicely+Good

He at Well + Good we always think about food. We’re filming our own original recipes with our YouTube series Alt-Baking Bootcamp and Cook With Us, calling top chefs at Reg and asking them to share their cooking secrets, and communicating with healthy chefs around the world on our Cook With Us Facebook group . Additionally, we’re constantly scouring social media and reading the latest cookbooks for recipes that we just have to try (and then tell everyone). Yes, it’s safe to say that we’re obsessed with prescriptions.

Of the many (many) recipes we’ve released this year, some have become so popular that it’s safe to say that they went viral. While Well + Good has recipes for every meal of the day, it was breakfast and dessert that came out on top in 2021, with the exception of the most popular recipe of all, dinner, which basically broke Tiktok.

The 10 most popular recipes are summarized here, all organized and tied in a small bow – our gift to you. Make and enjoy them with loved ones or for your own personal enjoyment. We have a feeling you will lead them well into 2022 – and beyond.

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The 10 most popular recipes from Well + Good 2021:

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1. Baked feta noodles

The most popular dish of the year is a real celebrity. If you’ve got tiktok, you’ve probably made it by now: baked feta noodles. It’s easy to see why this one is so popular. Not only is it the epitome of comfort food, it’s a breeze too.

Get the Recipe: Baked Feta Noodles

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2. 3-ingredient banana bread biscuits

In 2020 we all baked banana bread. In 2021, these banana bread cookies took power. All you need to prepare it is oatmeal, bananas, and chocolate chips. The recipe is simple enough that you can add your own touch by adding other ingredients like cranberries or raisins too.

Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Banana Bread Biscuits

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3. Instant pot bread without kneading

Preparing chicken, soup or beans with your Instant Pot goes without saying, but bread? That’s the next level. This recipe has lots of helpful tips for making the perfect bread. And in classic Instant Pot fashion, the bread is ready in half the time it would otherwise.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Bread Without Kneading

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4. Anxiety reducing kefir smoothie

This recipe is courtesy of psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, and it’s one he makes himself when anxiety creeps in. This is because the ingredients help keep blood sugar levels constant – the key to dealing with unbalanced emotions. It’s also packed with gut-healthy probiotics, another important ingredient in treating anxiety.

Get the Recipe: Anxiety Kefir Smoothie

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5. Sweet potato cookies

If you’ve regulated sweet potatoes for dinner, now is the perfect time to try them for dessert. These sweet potato cookies only require a handful of basic ingredients. The best part? The potassium in the tuber supports a good night’s sleep by helping the body relax.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cookies

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6. Avocado sourdough bread

Different types of bread have their own particular nutritional benefits, but sourdough is best for the gut because it is full of probiotics. This recipe takes the nutritional benefits of sourdough bread a step further by adding avocado to the mixture. With the fruit’s healthy fats and fiber, each slice is far more filling and nutritious than usual.

Get the Recipe: Avocado Sourdough Bread

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7. Blueberry smoothie

What makes this smoothie so special? It is bursting with ingredients that promote longevity. None of them is something that you need to spend a lot of money on or look for in a specialty store. It’s just oat milk, blueberries, frozen spinach, and cinnamon – that’s it!

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Smoothie

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8. High protein oatmeal

This dish may look and taste like dessert, but it’s nutrient-dense enough to serve as a well-rounded breakfast that will help you get the morning started. Fiber, protein, and healthy fats … it’s all sprinkled with cinnamon. You will repeat this breakfast all winter long.

Get This Recipe: High Protein Oatmeal

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9. Chocolate peanut butter smoothie

This smoothie tastes like Reese’s peanut butter cup, and the best part is that it’s good for your brain – seriously! Cocoa contains magnesium, iron, and antioxidants, all of which are beneficial for the brain, while peanut butter is a good source of healthy fats, which are also important for cognitive health. (Either way, you want to be sure that what you’re using isn’t overloaded with sugar.) The recipe also calls for Brazil nuts, another great source of healthy fats.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

10. Low-sugar, gluten-free lemon meringue cake

Fluffy and yet decadent, this lemon meringue cake is the perfect dessert perfection. In the video above, you can see exactly how to nail each component: the gluten-free pie crust, the lemon filling, and the homemade whipped cream.

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