At the end of every year, I enjoy diving into my analytics to see what interests you guys the most. I have never really been one to get caught up in checking blog-related stats and numbers (I honestly only check my pageviews when companies request my numbers – great for my sanity but probably not my business!) but at the end of the year, I think it’s fun to assess everything and see what performed well on the blog and what piqued your interest in this space!
To kick off the new year, I wanted to share some of my most popular recipes, workouts and “extras” (aka my catch-all category for some of my favorite posts that don’t fall into the food or fitness category) with you guys. I’m kicking things off today with a summary of my top 10 recipes from 2016 as determined by pageviews. Only four of the top 10 were actually made in 2016 so I also included a short summary of the top 10 recipes from PBF that were actually published in 2016 below as well!
If you haven’t tried any of the recipes listed below yet, I hope one pops out at you! Please let me know if you have any recipe requests for 2017! Here’s to another year of healthy eats and yummy treats!
Top 10 Healthy Recipes of 2016
- Egg White Oatmeal (2014)
A three minute recipe that fluffy and filling and absolutely packed with protein and natural sweetness!
- Oatless Oatmeal (Paleo Oatmeal) (2015)
Made with egg whites, ground flaxseed and almond milk, this recipe for oatless oatmeal is a nutritious and tasty alternative to traditional oatmeal for those who may be gluten-free, Paleo or simply looking for a satisfying high-protein breakfast.
A simple breakfast or delicious snack recipe, this protein pancake doesn’t require a blender or protein powder!
- Easy Baked Chicken (2014)
The easiest chicken recipe ever! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners. It is also a great recipe to prep ahead on Sunday evenings and tastes fantastic as leftovers!
- No Bake Key Lime Pie Bites (2016)
These no bake key lime pie bites are sweet and tangy and give you a zip of energy when you need it most! Enjoy them as a pre-workout or on-the-go snack or a healthy dessert after dinner.
- Customizable Egg Muffins (2015)
A deliciously savory grab-and-go breakfast you can completely customize by choosing your favorite ingredients. Play around with different vegetables, meats and cheeses to create your perfect egg muffin!
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins (2016)
Lower in sugar than many pumpkin muffin recipes, these whole wheat pumpkin muffins are kid-friendly and make a wonderful snack on a chilly autumn day.
This recipe for peanut butter crunch baked steel cut oatmeal is packed with peanut butter flavor and makes a perfect lazy Sunday morning breakfast. It is a dish that can also be baked ahead and reheated throughout the week for an easy weekday morning meal!
A simple recipe for no bake balls that doesn’t require a food processor. Woohoooo!
You only need one pot to make this delicious dish and it tastes fantastic as leftovers, too! The ginger sesame broth is strong and flavorful and will keep you coming back for more!
Top 10 Recipes Made in 2016
- No Bake Key Lime Pie Bites
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
- Peanut Butter Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal
- One Pot Cabbage Chicken Bowl with Sesame Ginger Broth
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
- Egg White Pizza Bake
- Gluten-Free Double Chocolate No Bake Icebox Cake
- Crock Pot Turkey and Mushroom Bolognese
- Easy Deep Dish Quiche
Question of the Day
- Do you have any special requests for recipes you’d like me to share on the blog in 2017? More breakfast recipes? Easy dinner ideas? Let me know!
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Oatmeal seems to take the cake! Your dishes for a party are always delicious and inspiring. I’d love more!
Thanks for the suggestion, Brynn!!
Oatmeal definitely had a great year in 2016! And I like easy dinner ideas that makes leftovers for lunches and healthy desserts, I love that PB Protein Fudge!
So glad you liked the fudge! Any I’m with you on easy dinners that transition well into yummy lunches! Thanks for the recommendation!
I love the fudge too! I make a similar recipe except I add bananas and blend everything in the blender. Then after blending, pour into pie dish and freeze. It taste *almost* like an ice cream cake!
I would love to see more easy dinner ideas. I feel like I get stuck in a dinner rut and need inspiration. 😉
Hope you are having a great day, Julie!
Finally going to give the ginger cabbage one pot dish a try tonight – cannot wait ?
I made the baked chicken last night! Can’t wait for leftovers at lunch. It was great!
I make your “Easy Bake Chicken” and “I Don’t Know What To Call This Other Than Delicious Baked Chicken” quite frequently at my house. So thank you from the bottom of my (and my baby girl and husband’s) stomachs. I’d love more of those quick and tasty chicken meals!
I’m so, so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to let me know!
So interesting that so many of them are oatmeal based! But they all look delicious, as usual. 🙂
In the coming year, I’d love to see more healthy “dessert” recipes. I have a HUGE sweet tooth that I’m always trying to curb, thus all of the healthy desserts on my site, but I’m always on the lookout for inspiration and more recipes to try that will keep me on the right track!
Thanks for sharing!
XO, Jessica
http://www.semisweettooth.com
I’d love to see more easy meal ideas for busy people! And I love all the breakfast suggestions!
I’d love to see more sweet recipes! Like healthier sweets. Also, your readers sure love oatmeal! 😀
Love this idea! I’m always trying to figure out ways to satisfy my sweet tooth in a healthy way, so I’ll brainstorm a bit!!
I was just thinking about the egg white oatmeal and the egg white and oatmeal protein pancake! I always love all of your recipes–breakfasts and dinners for sure..maybe more lunch ideas?
We love making egg muffins – they’re so easy for us busy working mamas to throw together! My 14 month old LOVES eggs too so any type of egg recipe, or souffle is right up her alley! This is such a great resource, Julie!
Maybe more vegetarian options??
Yum! So many of these recipes look so good, especially the egg muffin one. I’m going to have to try making them over the weekend.
More baby/kid friendly recipes please!
I’d love more easy dinner recipes!!
Love your recipes, Julie! I make a bunch of them a lot. I guess the kind of recipes I’m always looking for are good vegetable recipes (as in, veggie side dish recipes). Most people steam them or roast them and serve them on the side of a protein/starch combo, but I’d love to be inspired to eat more veggies via some good recipes! Thanks as always!
Hi Julie, I’ve been a longtime reader. I eat strictly whole 30 for dietary reasons. I’m always looking for recipes that are whole 30 where I can easily add in grains or beans at serving time for husband and children. Tacos are an example, they eat tacos while I have lettuce wraps.
Thank you.
I literally bought 10 cans of pumpkin this past fall so that I could make your whole wheat pumpkin muffins waaaaaay past the autumn months. No shame in the post-pumpkin season game (:
I would love to see more healthy recipes and try them out this year . Thanks for sharing your recipes. Happy New Year!
Oh my gosh, those key lime pie bites look delicious! My husband is obsessed with key lime pie, so I will have to give these a shot. I had them on my to bake list but never got around to them. Thanks for reminding me!
I am a huge fan of your yearly recap posts! Is it ever surprising to you how your older recipes always tend to show up on your top ten for the year??
Yes!!! It’s always so interesting to me to see what comes out on top!
I love all your recipes but your eggwhite oatmeal is always one of my go to breakfasts! My 13 month old loves it too!