A collection of my favorite healthy grain bowl recipes, including savory, sweet, protein packed and vegetarian!
Grain bowls are a fun and easily customizable dinner to make. Fast, versatile, and packed with nutrients, there are endless possibilities when it comes to your next meal-in-a-bowl. Also commonly referred to as Buddha bowls, they can be made with rice, quinoa, bulgur wheat, or even oats! Whether you’re looking for a sweet or savory option, here are 20 healthy grain bowl recipes for you to try out from me and some of my favorite food bloggers. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Which type of grain is healthiest?
Oats and quinoa are packed full of fiber as well as antioxidants and other vitamins! They’re also naturally gluten-free.
Are grain bowls good for weight loss?
If you pack it full of protein, then yes! Meals full of fiber and protein keep you feeling fuller for longer, so you’re inclined to eat less often and cut calories, helping you to lose weight.
What are the basics of a Buddha bowl?
Start with a base of a whole grain, like wild rice or quinoa, then pack on lots of fresh veggies, a plant or animal based protein, and maybe drizzle with a dressing or sauce.
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20 Healthy Grain Bowl Recipes
Grain Bowls with Chicken and Vegetables
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40minutes
This protein-packed chicken and roasted veggie grain bowl is drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing and bursting with flavor.
Vegetable-packed brown rice vegetable bowls with broccoli, spinach, microgreens, cucumber, and a wasabi sauce. A delicious and healthful weeknight vegan meal!
This hearty and satisfying salad bowl recipe is filled with leafy romaine, juicy chicken and protein-packed quinoa then drizzled with a Caesar vinaigrette.
Roasted Spring Vegetable Grain Bowls highlight the best of the best in the produce aisle this time of year. They’re healthy, full of flavor, and ridiculously easy to make!
This Nourish Buddha Bowl is filled with nourishing, detoxifying and best of all absolutely delicious veggies and grains and topped with an incredible tahini dressing!
These spicy kimchi quinoa bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner. They’re quick, easy and super healthy, packed with protein, fermented veggies, and greens!
Thai Veggie Quinoa Bowl recipe is a perfect summer one pot meal. Full of crunchy flavors and a sharp and tangy Asian inspired dressing. Healthy and delicious. Vegan and Gluten-Free too.
Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families.
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I am bookmarking this collection because scrolling down I want to make at least 10 of these – everything looks so good! Thanks so much for including me! xoxo
If we want to live a healthy and strong life, we should consume a healthy diet. Thank you so much.
So many delicious grain bowl recipes to choose from! Thanks for sharing mine in the mix – Sharing to my social media channels asap!
Of course!
Thanks for reaching me bowl Liz!
Of course!!
I am bookmarking this collection because scrolling down I want to make at least 10 of these – everything looks so good! Thanks so much for including me! xoxo
Awww I hope you love them all! Thanks for your great recipe!
Amend my comment to say quite a few I want to try. :-)
haha of course!
This is a great set of recipes – found several that I would definitely want to make. Thanks for posting this collection.
Oh good I hope you enjoy!!
What a delicious line-up of bowls! Thanks for sharing these. How do I decide which one to make first?!
Thank you lady!!
I’m definitely a sweet grain bowl kind of girl, especially for breakfast…I have yet to eat savory oats in the morning! Awesome roundup Liz!!
Thanks lady!! xox
Mmmm all these bowls look SOO good! Thanks for including me :) xo