75 Family Friendly Whole30 Recipes (Paleo, GF, Dairy Free) - Whole Kitchen Sink (2024)

Finding family friendly Whole30 recipes your whole family will eat can be a struggle. Even finding healthy, real food recipes that are family friendly when you’re not on a Whole30 can be tough all on it’s own! Having some easy weeknight dinners or recipes that are both Whole30 compliant, paleo and something your kids or spouse will eat and enjoy is so important to a successful Whole30.

One of the biggest complaints I hear about Whole30, or just parents who are trying to make a healthy lifestyle switch is that they have to make multiple meals because their kids won’t eat what they make. So they end up cooking for themselves and for their family and that’s a lot of work, and could easily lead to giving up on your health goals. Family friendly meals are so, so key!

These family friendly Whole30 recipes are ones I’ve had my friends with kids look over for their approval, or ones that I know have been made and loved by the entire family – Whole30 or not! And really, couldn’t we all benefit from having a wholesome dinner every once in a while anyways?! These recipes will help you out there.

The recipes included are sectioned by category from breakfast, side dishes, wings, beef… you get the point! Long story short here is that there is definitely something for every family, meal time, and lots of these are quick 30 minute meals, or sheet pan meals, or make great meal prep!

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Breakfast Family Friendly Whole30 Recipes

Turkey Breakfast SkilletWhole Kitchen Sink

Sausage and Sweet Potato SkilletWhole Kitchen Sink

Mediterranean Sausage HashWhole Kitchen Sink

Sweet Potato Breakfast HashNorth South Blonde

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Bacon and Veggie Egg-Free SkilletWhole Kitchen Sink

Egg-FreeSausageBreakfast Skillet with CranberriesWhole Kitchen Sink

Buffalo Chicken Egg BakeWhole Kitchen Sink

Homemade Breakfast SausageWhole Kitchen Sink

Pork and Apple Breakfast SausgeEvery Last Bite

Soups

Chicken SoupWhole Kitchen Sink

Creamy Tomato SoupReal Food Whole Life

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato SoupWhole Kitchen Sink

Chorizo and Butternut Squash ChiliWhole Kitchen Sink

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger SoupWhole Kitchen Sink

Easy Slow Cooker Beef ChiliCotter Crunch

White Turkey ChiliWicked Spatula

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Chicken Taco SoupWhole Kitchen Sink

Instant Pot Sausage Pizza SoupWhole Kitchen Sink

Creamy Chicken SoupWhole Kitchen Sink

Easy Roasted Vegetable SoupSavory Lotus

Beef & Pork Family Friendly Whole30 Recipes

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Italian Skillet MeatballsWhole Kitchen Sink

Whole30 Sheppard’s PieReal Food with Jessica

Salisbury Steak CasseroleWhole Kitchen Sink

Instant Pot Taco MeatWhole Kitchen Sink

All Purpose Pulled PorkWhole Kitchen Sink

Beef Taco CasseroleWhole Kitchen Sink

Steak and Veggie SkilletWhole Kitchen Sink

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin wrapped in BaconWhole Kitchen Sink

Mediterranean Instant Pot Shredded BeefThe Fit Fork

Creamy Sausage and Potato CasseroleWhole Kitchen Sink

Instant Pot CarnitasWhole Kitchen Sink

Unstuffed Pepper BowlsThe Clean Eating Couple

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Pineapple SlawWhole Kitchen Sink

Seafood Whole30 Family Friendly Recipes

Buffalo Shrimp Spaghetti SquashPeas and Crayons

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Orange Glazed Cedar PlankSalmonWhole Kitchen Sink

Shrimp Stir Fry Whole Kitchen Sink

Chili Lime ShrimpWhole Kitchen Sink

Sheet Pan SummerShrimp and VeggiesTasty Thin

Air Fryer Tuna Patties Whole Kitchen Sink

Mexican Chopped Tuna Salad Whole Kitchen Sink

Chicken Family Friendly Chicken Recipes

Easy Garlic Butterfly Chicken with VeggiesWhole Kitchen Sink

Chipotle Chicken SkilletWhole Kitchen Sink

Sweet Potato Chicken NuggetsWhole Kitchen Sink

Lemon Chicken and Squash SkilletWhole Kitchen Sink

Taco Chicken SaladWhole Kitchen Sink

Mango Chicken with Coconut Cauliflower RiceFood Faith Fitness

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Creamy Paprika Chicken with VeggiesWhole Kitchen Sink

Cashew ChickenWhole Kitchen Sink

Chicken Zucchini MeatballsJay’s Baking Me Crazy

Chicken Pot Pie CasseroleWhole Kitchen Sink

Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Chicken SausageWhole Kitchen Sink

Chicken Bacon Alfredo CasseroleWhole Kitchen Sink

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken ThighsWhole Kitchen Sink

Crispy Chicken ThighsMama Knows Gluten Free

Mexican Shredded ChickenWhole Kitchen Sink

Chicken Wing Family Friendly Whole30 Recipes

Air Fryer Buffalo WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

Air Fried BBQ WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

Curry Chicken WingsThyme and Joy

Everything but the Bagel WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

Lemon Pepper Chicken WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

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Roasted Lemon Chicken LegsPrimavera Kitchen

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Caesar Chicken WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

Boneless Buffalo WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

Seasame Ginger WingsDolly’s Whole Life

Fiesta Chicken Drumsticks Whole Kitchen Sink

Balsamic Glazed Chicken WingsWhole Kitchen Sink

Crispy Hemp Seed Crusted Chicken StripsThe Castaway Kitchen

Family Friendly Whole30 Side Dishes

Chunky Mashed PotatoesWhole Kitchen Sink

Garlic Balsamic Roasted Brussel SproutsPaleo Running Momma

Air Fryer Crispy PotatoesWhole Kitchen Sink

Roasted BroccoliThriving on Paleo

Mustard Potato SaladWhole Kitchen Sink

And there ya have it! SO many new family friendly Whole30 recipe ideas to keep your family eating well for every meal! These recipes I hope serve you and your family well, as they have mine!

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FAQs

Is Whole30 gluten and dairy free? ›

What's not allowed on Whole30? You'll avoid grains, legumes, dairy, alcohol, added and artificial sugar, and foods with common additives like carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites.

Why are legumes not on Whole30? ›

Whole30 doesn't allow beans based on the idea that they contain "anti-nutrients" like phytates. Phytates are compounds found in plants that can potentially block the body's absorption of important minerals like magnesium, iron, and calcium.

Can you eat bacon on Whole30? ›

Whole30® also allows individuals to enjoy foods that are off-limits in other diet plans, including bacon and sausage. That means you can still whip up delicious recipes like Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potatoes and Slow Cooker Polish Sausage and Cabbage.

Is quinoa allowed on Whole30? ›

No grains. While plenty of diets restrict simple carbs, Whole30 eliminates even whole grains. This means no wheat, corn, oats, bran, or even brown rice. It also forbids pseudo-cereal grains, including amaranth, buckwheat, and protein-rich quinoa.

Can I eat bananas on Whole30? ›

Basically, all fruits and veggies are acceptable on Whole30, so your favorite apples, bananas, berries, and the like are fair game.

Are potatoes allowed on Whole30? ›

Yes, you can eat potatoes of all colors under the new Whole30 guidelines, white varieties included. Mash 'em up, roast them, or throw them in the skillet to enjoy. Just don't eat them commercially deep-fried or in packaged chip form to stay Whole30-compliant.

Is peanut butter allowed on Whole30? ›

Though peanuts and peanut butter aren't allowed on the Whole30 program, other nuts and nut butters are. Cashew butter is loaded with nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, manganese, and copper.

What are the negatives of the Whole30 diet? ›

The cons of Whole30:
  • Very restrictive, which may make eating out or socializing difficult.
  • May be difficult to get adequate calcium for bone health.
  • Restricts many cultural foods.
  • May be time intensive due to food label reading, meal planning and meal prep.
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What is the alternative to peanut butter on Whole30? ›

Almond butter is the most popular alternative to peanut butter when completing the Whole30 diet. It is a delicious, high-calorie, high-fat food that helps prevent oxidative damage, has magnesium that helps the nervous system, and contains iron that helps your blood deliver oxygen.

What is the one bite rule on Whole30? ›

One bite of pizza, one spoonful of ice cream, one sip of beer within the 30-day period and you've broken the 'reset'—and have to start over again on Day 1,” Whole30 instructs.

Is hummus allowed on Whole30? ›

Traditional hummus is made from garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), which are a legume and Plant-Based Whole30 compatible. Just read your labels to make sure your hummus doesn't contain dairy or other ingredients that aren't a fit for the Plant-Based Whole30.

What fruit is allowed on Whole30? ›

What should be on your Whole30 shopping list?
Meat/ProteinVegetablesFruits
Pasture-raised chickenKaleBlueberries
Pasture-raised porkBroccoliApples
Wild-caught salmon filetsGreen beansOranges
ShrimpSweet potatoesBananas
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Is popcorn approved on Whole30? ›

Anything with gluten is off-limits, along with rice, oats, corn and pseudo-grains like quinoa or buckwheat. That means no pasta and popcorn for 30 days.

Is olive oil allowed on Whole30? ›

Extra virgin olive oil is approved and Whole30 compliant. Regular olive oil (aka pure olive oil) and light tasting oil are also approved by the authors. While on the Whole30 plan, you should avoid most packaged salad dressings and mayonnaise. Most of these products are made with seed oils and are not compliant.

Is Chick Fil A Whole30 approved? ›

Chick-fil-A

They're off-limits because they contain ingredients like cornstarch, molasses, and soybean oil. Even the fruit cups contain added sugar, and the salads have ingredients like soybean oils and cornstarch.

Is gluten-free allowed on Whole30? ›

Yes, the Whole30 Program should be gluten-free if you make sure any processed foods you consume are not made with gluten, including your herbs, spices, and seasonings. Seasonings, in particular, could contain wheat or wheat starch that has not been processed to remove gluten.

Does Whole30 allow gluten? ›

No grains.

This includes wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, rice, millet, bulgur, sorghum, sprouted grains, and all gluten-free pseudo-cereals like quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat. This also includes all the ways we add wheat, corn, and rice into our foods in the form of bran, germ, starch, and so on.

Is Whole30 approved gluten-free? ›

The Whole30 Approved designation shows a huge number of consumers outside of the Whole30 community that the product or meal fits their dietary standards, including those looking for Paleo, Primal, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, or no added sugar.

Can you have dairy on Whole30? ›

On Whole30, you can eat meat, vegetables, fruit, tree nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. However, you must avoid sugar, grains, legumes, dairy, alcohol, and processed food additives. Although it would be difficult and very restrictive to maintain long term, the Whole30 is designed to be done only for 30 days.

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