Category: Proteins
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Egg Bake
If you are in food addiction recovery, rebuilding your relationship with food, or purely trying to simplify your mornings, this high-protein egg bake recipe may just become one of the most supportive tools in your kitchen. At Abstinent Kitchen, we believe food should support your life, not complicate it. That is exactly why this easy…
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Air Fryer Steaks
Air fryer steak is one of the simplest, fastest, and most satisfying abstinent meals you can make. This recipe delivers rich flavor and nourishment without complicated prep, binge-triggering ingredients, or hours in the kitchen.
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Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce
This gyro salad is one of my favorites. It is one of those meals that fires all the synapses, yet is healthy and abstinent. That’s why this recipe lives on repeat in my kitchen. It has all the flavors you love from a traditional gyro: garlicky, herby, rich, and fresh, but without the pita, the…
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Abstinent Meatballs
Our meatballs are one of the most reliable tools in an abstinent kitchen because they check all the recovery boxes: high quality protein, healthy fats for satiety, simple and whole ingredients, easy portioning, and no trigger foods or additives.
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Appley Oats
These Appley Oats are a quick, grounding, whole meal designed to support abstinence and consistent nourishment. Especially on busy mornings or vulnerable days when you just want something warm and nourishing – and quick.
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Leftovers Fried Rice
This is a use-what-you-have meal that brings warmth, nourishment, and stability to your plate. This recipe comes together quickly, and is especially helpful when you need to use up the remaining bits of proteins and veggies left over in the fridge!
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Ezekiel Tortilla Pizza
This is one of the easiest weeknight meals in the Abstinent Kitchen playbook. It’s balanced, fast, and built on a foundation designed to keep you spiritually centered, physically nourished, and emotionally steady. Especially for anyone in recovery from food addiction.
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Crispy Tofu
Make perfectly crispy tofu every time without flour or frying. This Abstinent Kitchen staple is high-protein, sugar-free, flour-free, and ideal for food addiction recovery. Simple ingredients, huge flavor, and satisfying crunch.
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Homemade Chicken Soup
For many of us recovering from food addiction, the winter months can stir up old patterns. Cold weather, holiday stress, family dynamics, and the pace of December can make the desire for comfort food louder than usual. This soup can provide a level of seasonal comfort without hijacking your brain or compromising your abstinence.
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Burger Salad Bowl
Burger Salad Bowl delivers all the flavors of a burger – savory protein, crunchy veggies, creamy dressing, and that classic “burger bite” – all without the bun, the sugar, or the food-addiction triggers.
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Beef Fajitas
Tender strips of seasoned beef, colorful bell peppers, and onions come together for a quick, protein-packed dish that fits perfectly into your abstinent lifestyle.
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Salsa Chicken
Juicy chicken simmers in fresh salsa, herbs, and spices for a meal that’s both comforting and clean. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep days, offering a protein-packed, sugar-free and flour-free dish that supports your abstinent lifestyle.