From the workout mat to your recovery routine, rolling out of bed to rocking up to work, food is the fuel that helped you make every day count in 2023.
But not just any food. When you’re serious about flavor, nutrition, performance and results, only your Centr favorites will do.
So let’s serve them up one more time before the year is through.
1/15
Most energizing wake-up call: Angie’s Gut Health Berry Smoothie
Was it the prebiotics, the probiotics, or the fresh blast of berries? Whatever it was, Angie’s smoothie had the guts and the goods to be the most popular Centr recipe of the year.
2/15
Most likely to get you out of bed on the weekend: Dan’s Overnight Baked French Toast
As member Michael said: “I tried Dan’s Overnight Baked French Toast and whoa! So good. I may just have it again tomorrow.” Well, that’s Sunday sorted, too!
3/15
Most convincing takeout dupe: Dan’s Veggie-packed Fried Rice
So bang on – and so quick to cook – you may have even convinced yourself that you had Dan’s Fried Rice delivered.
4/15
Most likely to get you to work on time: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Hands up if you made these Overnight Oats before bed, then felt very good about yourself when you grabbed them from the fridge in the morning? Smoothies aside, this grab ‘n’ go day starter was your most popular breakfast of 2023.
5/15
Most well-traveled: Dan’s Mexican Bean Lasagna
It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. This cross-cultural comfort food was your favorite pasta dish of 2023.
6/15
Most likely to impress your besties: Dan’s Easy Lemon Bars
All eyes were on Dan’s easy peasy Lemon Bars – but were you baking them for your friends, or saving them for yourself?
7/15
Most popular noodles: Beef Chow Mein
Stand aside ramen! If noodles had a popularity pageant, this Beef Chow Mein would be crowned queen. There’s still time to get at least another 5 servings in before the year is up.
8/15
Most satisfying to find in your gym bag: Angie’s Recovery Almond & Banana Bites
In a year where we got serious about recovery, Angie delivered everything you needed to kickstart the process in one tasty bite. That’s why this recipe ruled 2023 as your favorite post-workout snack.
9/15
Most likely to get you moving: Dan’s Pumpkin Trail Mix Muffins
Some days you jumped out of bed. Other days, it took the carbs, protein and low-GI staying power of Dan’s muffins to get you up and moving… and take you all the way to the finish line.
10/15
Most flavor for the least effort: Skillet Sausage Pasta Bake
Big flavors. One dish. 30 minutes until dinner is ready. It’s no surprise our Sausage Pasta Bake had serious pulling power in 2023.
11/15
Most ‘best tofu ever!’ posts: Ingrid’s Almond Butter Tofu Stir-fry
There’s nothing better than a meal time revelation, and this year Ingrid’s stir-fry was it. “This is the best tofu I have ever had,” declared member Becca. Want to know the secret? You’ll just have to try it for yourself.
12/15
Least washing up: Dan’s Mediterranean-inspired Veggie Sheet-pan
In a 2023 filled to the brim, nobody had time for washing up. So when a meal was easy, tasty and light on the dishes, it became a go-to dinner.
13/15
Most satisfying 3pm reviver: Blueberry & Lime Microwave Mug Muffin
The 3pm slump is real. And when it hit, you knew that the best way to beat it was to stop what you’re doing for exactly *checks recipe* 12 minutes and whip up this muffin in a mug.
14/15
Most likely to appear on this list every year: Dan’s Healthy Colorful Mac & Cheese
Because if you didn’t make Dan’s world-famous Mac & Cheese at least once (read: 26 times), were you really living?
15/15
Most impossible to mess up: Sheet-pan Salmon & Roasted Vegetables
Formerly known as the “Least kitchen skills required” award, this one goes to a crowd-pleasing dinner where the necessary knowhow comes down to: chop, place on pan, season, bake.
That’s how you fueled 2023. But what got you moving, listening and learning? Check out your other top award winners:
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