Healthy Father’s Day Recipes
Father’s Day is almost here, so I’m rounding up some of the BEST Healthy Father’s Day Recipes from HH. These are healthier options that Dad won’t even know are healthy! Take a scroll and tag @hungryhobbyRD if you make any of these for dad!
Breakfast
It’s not just Mom who likes breakfast in bed, you can bet that Dad will love any of these meals as well!
These easy protein pancakes pack 19 grams of protein per serving without using any protein powder, just five wholesome everyday ingredients!
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These blueberry oatmeal cottage cheese pancakes are healthy high protein pancakes that taste like fluffy buttermilk pancakes but are better for you!
If he loves sweet potatoes he will love these protein-packed pancakes!!! Grab a stack, a fork, and your best friend, then dig in!!!!
Gluten Free Vegan Protein Pancakes
Gluten Free Vegan Protein Pancakes are a healthier no refined flour stack of pancakes! Thick yet fluffy pancakes bursting with sweet wild blueberries, you’d never know they are packed with 7grams of fiber and 30grams of protein per serving!
Coconut Flour pancakes are made from healthy, filling, nutritious ingredients to satisfy your urge to stack, drizzle and eat without all the sugar and refined flour! Paleo, Gluten Free & Dairy Free
Chocolate Coconut Flour Pancakes
Chocolate Coconut Flour pancakes are a chocolate lovers dream! These low carb pancakes are made with nutritious ingredients plus rich chocolate & gooey chocolate chips.
Chocolate or Plain Coconut Flour Waffles
Coconut Flour Waffles, both plain and chocolate versions, drizzled with a peanut butter syrup that is literally to die for! Both versions gluten and dairy free!
Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Pancakes
This is an old recipe but it’s a really good one!
These whole-grain oat flour pancakes are the perfect fluffy pancakes on their own or with your favorite mix-ins!
Sweet Potato Coffee Brownie Cake
Sweet Potato Coffee Brownie Cake is a fudgy and dense with a delicious coffee cake crumb topping! Healthy enough for breakfast, delicious enough for dessert!
These Bacon & Chive Easy Drop Biscuits are super quick to whip up and packed with flavor, the perfect compliment to gravy, chili, or naked with butter! Paleo, low carb, gluten-free
Another old recipe, but a great one! I mean, it has bacon in it, so it has to be included on a Father’s Day Brunch Recipe round-up, right?
Veggie Loaded Potato Egg Casserole
Sick of salad? This egg bake is LOADED with veggies and roasted potatoes for a healthy breakfast, or lunch. Perfect to feed a crowd on a holiday morning!
On the Grill
Take your burger up a notch by mixing your meat with bright and flavorful chimichurri sauce and then slathering it on top for the ultimate juicy, flavorful burger.
Jalapeno and Cheddar Turkey Burgers
Thinking about grilling? These Jalapeno and Cheddar Turkey Burgers are delicious, cheesy with a spicy kick they are sure to go quick.
Salsa Verde and Jalapeno Burgers
Jalapeño Cheddar Salsa Burgers contain melty cheese, a hint of fire, and a burst of fresh flavor ensuring this lean meat will be moist and juicy with every bite.
A fun zesty and juicy Bloody Mary themed steak and shrimp kebob for your next backyard cookout! Paleo Friendly (gluten & dairy free)
Carne Asada Flank Steak Salad is a flavorful way to enjoy the bold flavors of the grill and the cool crisp refreshing feeling of a chopped salad. If Dad doesn’t want a salad, just skip it and use the recipe for the meat only.
Lemon and Herb Grilled Whole Chicken
Fear not step by step instructions included! Learn how to grill a whole chicken on the grill and preserve all the tender juiciness of the whole bird!
This chimichurri flank steak made on a cast iron skillet is my new go-to flank steak recipe, with bright, bold flavors and a perfect sear every time!
Chicken Shawarma Mediterranean Salad – flavorful juicy chicken, grilled to perfection on top a crunchy super chopped salad for flavor in every single bite! Gluten Free
Grilled Ranch Pork Chops are marinated in rich buttermilk and ranch spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve with Cucumber Tomato Salad with a Greek Yogurt Feta Ranch!
Cedar Plank Salmon In the Oven or On The Grill
Baked or grilled wings with a sweet and spicy honey chipotle glaze that is only six ingredients! Super easy to make in the oven or on the grill!
This mesquite chicken marinade is freezer friendly and packs a smokey punch that will brighten up any chicken meal! This marinade is perfect for grilling, baking, or sauteeing your chicken!
Beat the Heat – Cook Indoors
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs – a healthier gluten-free appetizer full of all the game day worthy flavor with fewer calories! Gluten Free
Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Oven “Fried” Chicken Drumsticks
Oven “Fried” Chicken is a healthy tasty dinner that will totally kill any “fried” chicken drive thru craving! Gluten Free option tested with almond flour!
Super easy sheet pan steak fajitas are a quick healthy one dish meal made in no time with little clean up! Paleo, Gluten and Dairy Free!
Oven Fried Chicken Taquitos
These Oven Fried Chicken Taquitos slash over 1,000 calories compared to traditional ones, but are just as crispy and even more flavorful. Banking all those calories and extra fat means unlimiting dipping for Dad on Fathers Day!
Healthy Homemade Baked Corn Dogs
I always add these Healthy Homemade Corn Dogs to any summer list because isn’t there something amazing about biting into a corn dog on a hot summer day? These dogs are way more filling than the original and are baked (instead of fried) to crispy (yet moist) perfection.
One Pan Maple Mustard Pork Chops
These one pan maple mustard glazed pork chops are tender and juicy lean pork chops in a maple mustard glaze, made in one pan in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for meal prep for the week or a quick dinner!
This honey chipotle chicken is packed with a sweet heat that can be adjusted to your taste buds! Delicious on its own or for taco night!
This is the perfect lighter option for any cookout this summer! Bursting with red, white, and blue goodies, plus the most American food ever – BACON!
Antipasto salad is the easiest most delicious salad to throw together to serve up or bring to a potluck, even Dad can’t say no to this salad. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo
My twist on the traditional wedge salad uses romaine hearts, and Greek yogurt feta ranch for a slightly healthier tailgating win!
Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Wings
Sweet and spicy dry rub air fryer chicken wings are easy to make, crispy, packed with flavor, and perfect for eating with any dipping or wing sauce you love.
Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer 20-Minute Fish Tacos
These 20 Minute Air Fryer Fish Tacos are easy to make, no breading required, and are paired with slaw and creamy chipotle sauce for the win!
This middle-eastern inspired air fryer chicken shawarma is a more flavorful and convenient way to make chicken shawarma for wraps or salads!
Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Recipes
Crockpot Barbecue Wings will change the way you look at wings and your slow cooker, an easy, delicious, gluten-free crowd pleaser!
Chipotle Chicken Tacos (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
Tacos aren’t just for Tuesday anymore! This taco meat is packed with flavor plus you let the instant pot or slow cooker do the heavy work for you!
Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Steak Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas with Lazy Guac – can be made from frozen or thawed, full of flavor likes it’s been cooking all day in just under an hour! Gluten & Dairy Free (Paleo)
Crispy pulled pork on a bed of greens with juicy sweet corn and crunchy apples mixed with creamy coleslaw dressing!
Desserts
These fudgy oat flour brownies are made with whole-grain oat flour (no refined flour) and are rich and chocolatey in every bite!
Flourless Mini Samoa Brownie Skillet
This Flourless Samoa Brownie Skillet is perfect when you want a little dessert around but not an ENTIRE batch of brownies, you feel me? Chewy fudgy brownie topped with date caramel and toasted coconut flakes, it’s good, REAL good!
No-Churn Ice Cream Brownie Cups
These no-churn ice cream cupcakes are gluten and dairy free plus made with no butter, oil, refined flour or sugar. A sweet creamy ice cream sandwich in cupcake form!
Grandma’s No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie’s
My Grandma’s No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie’s are made in less than 10 minutes and are the perfect cold treat for Father’s Day. Easily customization with more add ins and sweetness/peanut butter level, they can be made especially just for Dad.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding
This creamy three ingredient chocolate pudding is literally easiest dessert you will ever make!
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Any fun Father’s Day traditions out there?
My mom was a single mom, so instead of skipping the holiday we always make sure to celebrate the holiday with her. If you do the job of two parents, you get two holidays! Mr. Hungry and his Dad love to grill up some Tri Tip Steak!
Thank you for these wonderful recipe ideas for Father’s Day. I plan to make some Chocolate Coconut Flour Pancakes for breakfast and Lemon and Herb Grilled Whole Chicken for lunch.