Browse My Easy, Healthy Recipes

Hi, I’m Krista! I love food, Jesus, fitness, morning lattes, and would buy an island in the Bahamas if I could! As a wife and mom of two, I love to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle.

What to expect here? Realness. Mind-blowingly delicious recipes. Wellness tips. Fitness routines to keep your body moving, lots of fun and finding out what you’re really made of while growing into the person you want to be! Welcome to Joyful Healthy Eats!

Easy Back to School Recipes

A collection of my go-to easy recipes for those busy school nights when dinner needs to be done fast. All the recipes are easy to prep, 30 minutes or a “throw it in the pot and forget about it” type of recipe.

5 Day Meal Plan e-book cover on an iPad

FREE 5-Day Meal Plan

Life’s too short to be stressed about food!

Crockpot Recipes

These easy crock pot recipes are well-loved by our readers, so they’re a great place to start if you’re looking for new meals to try!

Game Day Appetizers Recipes

If you find yourself entertaining a crowd on short notice for that next college Game Day of NFL game this list of my go-to appetizers will be a staple.

Instant Pot Recipes

Don’t stress about dinner! These easy recipes let your instant pot do all the work so you can save time and still make a healthy dinner.

Healthy Dinner Ideas

Looking for a healthy dinner idea that everyone will devour? These simple recipes deliver. They’re full of good-for-you ingredients and pretty much guaranteed to be a hit.

Reader Favorites

Readers are raving about these easy recipes! Healthy, flavorful, and quick to prepare, they’re perfect for summer meals.

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Best Ever Balsamic Grilled Chicken Kabobs

This is, by far, one of the best kabob recipes I have ever made. We have it over rice and we can’t get enough. Highly recommend!
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Incredibly Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Wow! These are so easy and DELICIOUS! Thank you!!
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The Ultimate Easy Beef Enchilada Recipe

My family loves this recipe! So good! It’s become a staple in our house.
light creamy goat cheese asparagus quinoa salad in a bowl

Light Creamy Goat Cheese Asparagus Quinoa Salad

I made it for the second time this week I’ve loved it so much. Saving this recipe for future!
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Easy 30 Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken

This was soooo delicious. It packed so much flavour and I really didn’t expect it to be so tasty as the ingredients are so simple!

At Home Fitness Routines

From arm and ab workouts, to body weight and dumbbell routines, these workouts will help you fit exercise into your daily life and make progress on your fitness goals.

Wellness & Nutrition

I’m a big believer in taking control of our own wellness. Learn more about the essential oils and routines I use!