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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

FAQs

What do you do after 30 days on Whole30? ›

Reintroduction basics

Take it slow. Reintroduction takes at least 10 days, but can take up to 30 (or more). ...
One at a time. Reintroduce each food or beverage group one at a time, like a scientific experiment. ...
Reintroduction days. ...
Challenge your system. ...
Choose low-sugar options. ...
Take breaks between groups.

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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.

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Do you lose weight on Whole30? ›

A calorie deficit is needed for weight loss. Because of its restrictive nature, the Whole30 diet will likely help create this calorie deficit. However, unless the food choices you make on this diet become a habit, the weight loss you experience may not be sustainable in the long term.

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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.

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What is the hardest day of Whole30? ›

On Days 10 and 11, you are statistically the most likely to quit your Whole30. (That's why they're “the hardest days.”) By this point, the newness of the program has worn off, and though you've made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, you've yet to experience significant benefits.

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Why do I feel so bad on Whole30? ›

Some downsides include Whole30 side effects like digestive problems, worsened food cravings, and reduced nutrient intake. The diet restricts certain foods and food groups, which, if followed long-term, can result in nutrient deficiencies.

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What are the negatives of the Whole30 diet? ›

The cons of Whole30:

Very restrictive, which may make eating out or socializing difficult.
May be difficult to get adequate calcium for bone health.
Restricts many cultural foods.
May be time intensive due to food label reading, meal planning and meal prep.

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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.

Does Whole30 reset your metabolism? ›

“As well, you're not supposed to weigh yourself or take any measurements during the 30 days.” The idea behind this approach is to reset your metabolism and digestive tract. According to some research studies, elimination diets like Whole30 can be an effective tool to help some people with gastrointestinal issues.

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What are the withdrawal symptoms of Whole30? ›

Popular diets (i.e., Atkins and Whole30) instruct dieters to prepare for a “withdrawal” syndrome marked by headaches, fatigue, irritability, and cravings that follows the timeline of drug withdrawal (i.e., emerges in the first days after dietary change and peaks on Days 2–5).

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What is the criticism of Whole30? ›

It's far more likely that after a Whole30, you'll feel obsessed and out of control around all the foods that you weren't allowed to have while you were on it. You might feel intense cravings for sugar, grains, dairy, and packaged foods for days, weeks, or months after the 30 days.

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Why am I so hungry on Whole30? ›

You're just not eating enough

Trying to reduce your caloric intake while also eliminating food groups might leave your stomach growling. The cure for a constant feeling of hunger while following Whole30 might simply be to consume bigger portions that leave you feeling satisfied.

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Can you have a cheat day on Whole30? ›

Since the Whole30 diet is more of a food challenge than a long-term change, there are some hurdles. The Whole30 diet has strict rules. The overall goal is to restrict your eating. So, if you “cheat” on a day of your challenge, they recommend you start again from day one.

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What do I put back 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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Do you gain weight back after Whole30? ›

But after a 30-day wonder diet like Whole30, it's likely weight will return if you don't follow a few rules. Keeping the weight off is a matter of adding foods back into your diet with moderation and balance.

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