8 Simple Meal Recipes for Non-Cooks

If you can make toast, then you will ace this nutritious recipe! If you’re a fan of toast with peanut butter, simply opting for almond butter and adding a drizzle of honey will make this classically nutritious breakfast feel elevated and special — the perfect way to start any day!

If you’re looking for the perfect grab-and-go lunch that can be made ahead of time with minimal chopping, you have found it! This simple salad doesn’t skimp on flavor or nutrition. With over 14 g of fiber per serving, it will leave you feeling full until your next meal!

This smoothie is thick, creamy, and high in protein thanks to one ingredient you won’t even taste: tofu! Silken tofu has a smooth texture that blends easily and adds more than 10 g of plant-based protein to each glass, per the USDA. Strawberries are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, and pack in plenty of healthy vitamin C. This smoothie is vegan-friendly and dairy-free, and tastes like a luxurious strawberry milkshake.

The only thing better than starting your day with a delicious omelet made in a skillet is starting your day with one you can prepare in a mug (and in about 5 minutes, no less)! Eggs are high in protein, offering lasting energy and keeping you full until lunchtime, notes past research.

Talk about seeing green! This sandwich has it all: green vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and a vegetarian source of protein. Better yet, you can get it on the table in 10 minutes flat, making it the perfect nutritious lunch or dinner. And with 19 g of protein and 9 g of fiber per serving, it will keep you feeling full until your next meal, notes a past study.

This simple no-cook dinner board is the perfect “girl dinner” (or “guy dinner” for that matter!). Easy to prepare and featuring several different kinds of produce, this colorful meal is sure to please all the senses while helping you meet your fiber needs for the day per the Mayo Clinic. The great thing about this recipe is that it is completely flexible — use the ingredients you have on hand for a quick meal without having to stop by the grocery store.

Looking for a healthy dinner in a hurry? This simple baked pasta dish comes together in just a few minutes, all on one pan, and with minimal dishes, but loads of flavor! Roasting tomatoes with olive oil is one of the best to reap the most nutritional benefit out of these nutrient-packed fruits, notes past research.

Smoked salmon is brined or cured in salt and then smoked at a low temperature. Therefore smoked salmon contains a high amount of sodium per serving, but provides a rich source of brain and heart boosting omega-3s, per the USDA. This salad also contains potassium-rich yogurt and tomato, which all help to balance the effects of sodium, as stated by the American Heart Association.