Usually, the term “comfort food” is basically just a synonym for junk food. But while there’s definitely a time and a place for burgers and a gooey bowl of mac and cheese, sometimes we find it even more comforting to listen to our bodies, and fill them with whole, nutritious foods. Whether you’re fighting off a nasty cold, detoxing after a weekend of bad decisions or just trying to eat as cleanly as possible, here are 12 satisfying, vitamin-packed bowls.
12 Healing Bowl Recipes That Are Like a Warm Hug
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Published Apr 5, 2018
Healing Bowls With Turmeric Sweet Potatoes, Poached Eggs And Lemon Dressing
We can practically feel the antioxidants coursing through our veins.
Photo:Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
The Ultimate Quinoa Avocado Bowl
Plus kale, shrimp and the most gorgeous little watermelon radishes.
Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls With Savory Granola
You had us at savory granola…
Protein-packed Rainbow Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
And just like that, we became morning people.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Buddha Bowl With Kale, Orange, Avocado And Wild Rice
Citrus and avocado are truly a match made in heaven.
Easy Superfood Quinoa Bowl
If a lunch could give us a superpower (flight? Invisibility? The strength to make it to barre class after work?), it would be this one.
Kerri Axelrod
Green Machine Smoothie Bowl
Basically every vitamin you need for the day, packed into a smooth, creamy (and oh-so-colorful) bowl.
Photo:Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Salmon Bowl With Farro, Black Beans And Tahini Dressing
Bring on all those fantastic omega-3s…
Mango Immunity Smoothie Bowl With Goji Granola
This Insta-ready bowl by Coterie member Phoebe Lapine tastes like a tropical vacation.
Chicken Quinoa Veggie Power Bowls
We love the one-two protein punch from the quinoa and chicken.
Vegan Buddha Bowl
Plenty of healthy fats and protein with no animal products in sight.
Roasted Chili Basil Lime Tofu Bowls
Spicy, crunchy and beyond satisfying.