The verdict is in. The top 8 recipes of the year, round-up style. Just in case you need a little last minute easy, healthy holiday inspiration.

And the winners are……

The Fall Salad You Won’t Be Able To Quit. The salad I’ve brought to, oh…….. every. single. occasion. in the last three months. Aka, I wasn’t joking on that title.

Should You Try Matcha? The Full Guide Here (and the Iced Almond Milk Matcha Latte). This one even made it all the way into the Huffington Post!

The Best Banana Bread Of Your Life (is Gluten-Free). From the Simply Real Health Cookbook, but of course. Including a fun trick to turn it into GF Pumpkin + Apple Spice Bread, with just a few additions!

Spicy Cilantro Limeade. A perfect mocktail on it’s own, or starter to a spicy little number of a healthy cocktail. No juicer needed.

Real Greek Salad (Lessons). Because a honeymoon in Greece really meant a 3 week greek salad food tour. Catch more healthy travel goodness on the Greek Island city guide post!

Summer Poblano Quinoa Salad. The make-ahead hit of the summer, for every party, picnic and quick easy dinner. Because simple always RULES. And so do sexy veggies.

Sweet Potato Chili . I mean, #allthethings, in one bowl.

Thai Crab + Green Papaya Salad. Because, zucchinis aren’t the only things you can spiralize and have dinner ready in 5 minutes.

Now. Your assignment?

Send this list to someone that’s ready to upgrade their health, their life and their happiness in 2017. All of the recipes included are totally free and accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Let’s make it their healthiest and happiest yet!

Need even more ideas? Take a peek at last year’s list here.

Love these recipes? You’d love the cookbook then too. And be sure to check out the brand new Food Academy, now open for enrollment, and the seasonal meal plans!