29 Cinco de Mayo Recipes That Aren’t Tacos

Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are relatively high in protein, and the fact that you can turn 'em into pudding that tastes like literal dessert has our tummies grumbling! This egg-free breakfast idea is also a perfect fit for meal prepping, since you can make a big batch and store it in the fridge for later. Top with any fruits or nuts of your choosing! (via Brit + Co)

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins

These healthy muffins take the traditional apple + cinnamon oatmeal and turn it on its head. They're a super easy high-protein bake, and the recipe leverages some pretty accessible ingredients, too. (via Brit + Co)

Matcha Yogurt Bark

You'll get a great protein *and* caffeine boost from this easy egg-free breakfast recipe. You can get crazy with the toppings, too! (via Brit + Co)

Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Breakfast Hash

Think breakfast hash is only for egg lovers? Think again. This tofu-based scramble also features sweet potato, kale and red onion. Bonus points if you can find a fresh, seasonal squash from your local farmers’ market to add! (via Minimalist Baker)

Vegan Chickpea Omelette

Omelettes are traditionally made with eggs, but we're dying to buck tradition with this chickpea-based egg-free breakfast recipe. You can easily save time by making the batter before going to bed. Wake up in the morning, cook it on the stove top, and it'll be ready to eat in just 5 minutes. (via Fork & Beans)

Vegan Overnight Oats

Speaking of meals you can prep before bed, these overnight oats are about as quick and easy as it gets! Just soak 'em in your favorite dairy-free milk overnight, and in the morning, they'll be soft and parfait-like. Top with pureed fruit, chia seeds, nuts, and anything else that suits your fancy. (via Oh She Glows)

Paleo Cinnamon Granola

If you're a Paleo eater, you know how frustrating it can be when granola recipes contain extra grains and sugar. But this Paleo-friendly recipe only calls for those absolutely necessary, primal, completely clean ingredients that really matter: nuts, seeds, spices, and natural sweeteners. (via Real Food with Jessica)

Paleo Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

This grain-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free recipe gives banana bread a whole new meaning — it's literally sweetened only with bananas. Egg-free breakfast never sounded so yum! Pro tip: add some homemade Paleo-friendly chocolate chips to make it even healthier and yummier. (via Bakerita)

Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa Smoothie Bowl

Did you know you can use quinoa as a cereal-like grain for breakfast? This quinoa bowl is topped with an antioxidant-rich blueberry smoothie, making for a protein-packed, nutrient-dense meal. (via Food Faith Fitness)

Southwest Tofu Scramble

This savory egg-free breakfast option packs a ton of protein into a completely vegan meal. Here's a little breakfast hack for ya – mix your spices together with a little water and you have a quick, ready-made seasoning sauce to top your scramble with! (via Minimalist Baker)

Grain-Free Banana Granola

Granola is a healthy and quick breakfast option that can easily be topped with non-dairy milk for a delicious vegan treat. Be sure to stir your granola after it's been in the oven for about 12 minutes, so it gets evenly crispy on all sides. (via A Saucy Kitchen)

Vegan Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bowl

Looking for an egg-free breakfast that's still packed with plant-based protein? This vegan muesli bowl is so amazing, you won't miss conventional cereals or dairy milk at all. It's deliciously packed with rolled oats, cacao nibs, fresh fruit, honey, coconut and protein vanilla milk for sweetness. (via The View From Great Island)

Almond Butter Blueberry Paleo Waffles

These waffles are made with almond butter and coconut flour, as well as blueberries, cinnamon, mashed banana and almond extract. The result is a batch of totally healthy, grain-free waffles that will leave you feeling satisfied and full of protein-powered energy – no eggs necessary. (via Ambitious Kitchen)

Vegan Banana Protein Pancakes

Did you know that protein powder can actually stand in for pancake mix in many cases? This little egg-free breakfast hack is commonly used by athletes and fitness gurus, and it's super simple to do at home. (via Vega)

Easy No-Bake Protein Bars

A whole, delicious vegan protein bar we can grab on our way out the door? Yes, please. To make these nut-free, simply substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter included in the recipe. (via Oh She Glows)

Poke bowls can get pretty pricey when you order them as takeout, but this rice bowl recipe makes enjoying the delicacy super easy – right at home! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

The same idea goes for bibimbap. Load yours up with all your fave toppings! (via Brit + Co)

Basically, what we’ve learned here today is that cauliflower is a great substitute if regular rice isn’t your thing. But just because it’s healthy, doesn’t mean you can’t fry it! (via Brit + Co)

Use the freshest of freshest ingredients to craft these slow cooker bowls – you won't regret it. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Sometimes simple and traditional is best, which is why this classic chicken and egg dish tops our list of rice bowl recipes. (via Sea Salt with Food)

Now you can have the flavors of fish tacos without many of the carbs, thanks to the star of this dish – cauliflower rice! Who knew? (via Julie’s Eats & Treats)

Chipotle, who?! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Add avocado to anything, and it instantly turns into the best thing ever. This dish is fresh eats at its best! (via Half Baked Harvest)

The sauce on these chicken meatballs is basically the tastiest thing ever. (via The Girl on Bloor)

The coconut ginger rice and pineapple combo in this recipe add a bit of sweetness to this savory, tropical dish. (via One Lovely Life)

The tasty romesco sauce made with pimiento peppers and almonds (among other things) really makes this dish stand out. (via The Kitchn)

With Italian sausage and an Asian-inspired sauce, this meal in a bowl makes it easy to bring fusion cuisine into your home kitchen. (via Noble Pig)

No one ever said rice bowl recipes only have to be Asian influenced!Bright Italian flavors make this dish healthy and comforting. (via Cookin’ Canuck)

This dish is truly restaurant-tier... without the restaurant prices. (via The Original Dish)

Sriracha makes everything better — especially chicken breasts. Add some pineapple, and you’ve got a meal that’s equal parts sweet and spicy. (via Spache the Spatula)

Upgrade your rice bowl recipes with black rice for a fun way to create a pleasing meal! The contrast of the colors of the oranges, avocados, and tomatoes pop. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Remember how we said rice bowl recipes were comforting? Well, add some bacon, and you’ve hit the mother lode. And there’s spinach in there, too, so it’s healthy! (via Iowa Girl Eats)

Talk about a power lunch! The egg and avocado in this rice bowl have all the protein you need to feel powered up throughout the day. (via Bon Appétit)

Rice takes a backseat in this dish, because let’s face it – the rice is just a vehicle for soaking up the deliciousness that is this curry. (via Partial Ingredients)

Summer will be all about fresh fruit and fresh seafood, making this a perfect end to those extra long (and hot) days. (via Cooking on the Weekends)

Oh yes, you read that correctly. Curried avocado… AKA the best idea ever. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Who says a rice bowl has to be savory? This refreshing take on rice pudding is made in a slow cooker, so you can let it go all day and come home to a sweet and light dessert. (via Food Network)

1. The Office

This is an obvious one, but the crew at Dunder Mifflin never fails to put a smile on my face after a long day at work. I’m no expert, but there’s something oddly therapeutic about unwinding with a workplace comedy after spending all day in one. Maybe it’s because we all know deep down nothing is quite as bad as sitting across from Dwight all day. Stream The Office on Peacock and check out the latest The Office reboot news!

2. Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation follows Leslie Knope, a small-town government employee who often finds herself in chaotic hijinx along with her crew of mis-fit coworkers as they strive to improve their community. It’s heartfelt, it’s funny, and most importantly, comforting. Stream this comfort show on Peacock.

3. Schitt’s Creek

A wealthy family loses everything, but they’re entitled to one thing and one thing only: the town the father bought the son as a joke, fittingly called Schitt’s Creek. Is it just me, or is this show criminally underrated? It’s a show that never gets old, therefore one of the best comfort shows out there – trust me! Stream Schitt's Creek on Prime Video.

4. ​New Girl

If there were ever a definition for ‘comfort TV show’, New Girl would be the perfect example to accompany it in the big ol’ dictionary. The dynamic between the characters offers endless lighthearted humor sprinkled throughout as it follows a girl who moves in with three single guys. Stream it on Hulu.

5. ​The Mindy Project

Mindy Kaling can do no wrong, and this show is a testament to that statement. Mindy stars as an OBGYN, successful in the workplace, not-so-successful outside of it. We can all relate, girl – work-life balance is hard. Stream this comfort show on Hulu.

6. ​Gilmore Girls

Everyone’s favorite mother-daughter duo, Rory and Lorelai Gilmore stroll through the streets of an idyllic, picturesque Connecticut town. This show is 30% story, 70% taking in the setting. As a native CT girl, this show not only brings me comfort, but immense pride. I’m serious! You can stream Gilmore Girls on Netflix.

7. ​Gossip Girl

Yes, it’s cheesy. Yes, it’s overdramatic. No, it’s not relatable whatsoever. For all of these reasons, Gossip Girlis an essential comfort watch — especially when you’re craving a little dose of Manhattan teenage elitism (who doesn’t?) XOXO, a girl who can’t stop watching cringe-worthy shows. Stream it on Netflix.

8. Sex and the City

How thoughtful of Darren Star to create a show for us girls who needed a grown-up Gossip Girl. All jokes aside, Sex and the City is more so a must-watch rather than a guilty indulgence. Set against the stunning backdrop of Manhattan, the show follows four women as they navigate the highs and lows of their relationships and friendships, making it the perfect, relaxing go-to. SATC is available to stream on Max.

9. Glee

My boyfriend introduced me to Glee (true story) and ever since then, it’s been a cozy staple in our house. A Spanish teacher revitalizes his high school’s Glee club, and the rest is history. It’s a nostalgic watch for all, even more so if you were a theater kid. Honestly, this show constantly bums me out given I wasn’t a theater kid – Shoutout to all the Gleeks out there. This comfort show is streaming on Hulu.

10. Friends

You can’t have a comfort show list and not include Friends. I actually think leaving it out would be a crime. These iconic, young friends welcome us into their lives as we walk side-by-side with them navigating careers, relationships, and life in the Big Apple. You can stream Friends on Max.

11. ​Abbott Elementary

I want to extend my personal gratitude to Quinta Brunson for making mockumentaries a thing again — thank you, Quinta. If you’re looking for a chill night to escape the chaos that is life, opt for throwing on Abbott Elementary to enjoy the comical situations the teachers and students get into, all while shedding light on the realities of our public school systems (don’t worry, it’s as light-hearted as a show can be, I swear!). Stream it on Hulu.

12. ​Full House

Ring the doorbell and step into the Tanner household for all the comfort you need. This show is a nostalgic escape, plus the family is always so positive – how do they do it? I’ll never know. You can stream this comfort TV show on Hulu.

13. ​The Great British Baking Show

I was obsessed with any baking-related content on the Food Network as a kid, and then Netflix gave me the greatest gift of all — The Great British Baking Show, and my life has never been the same. It combines all of the best things in life: a friendly competition, baked goods, and wholesome banter. Stream it on Netflix now.

14. ​Modern Family

If you haven’t watched Modern Family yet, what are you waiting for? I guess the more important question is, how have you survived this long without it in your life? Waste no more time, cozy up with a fuzzy blanket, your favorite snacks, and turn on this binge-worthy all too relatable family comedy. Modern Family is streaming on Hulu.

15. ​How I Met Your Mother

What’s more comforting than a show all about a father recounting to his children the story of how he met their mother? I’ll wait. You can watch How I Met Your Mother on Netflix!

16. Never Have I Ever

Again, Mindy Kaling can do no wrong. Kaling created this young-adult dramedy that’s equal parts comfort watch and tear jerker (happy tears, for the most part). Inspired by Kaling’s own childhood, Never Have I Ever follows a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl as she traverses the halls of high school. This show hits all the feels, and also brings back those memories you wish you forgot about your teenage self — sometimes we all need a little reminder, I’d like to think it keeps us humble. This comfort show is streaming on Netflix.

17. ​Sex Lives of College Girls

It hasn’t escaped me that there are four Mindy Kaling shows on this list, maybe she is the Queen of creating comfort shows? I want that superpower. This comedy immediately transports viewers back into their good ol’ college days, with a modern touch. We’re met with four freshmen at Essex College, and well, you know how it goes, they slowly find their identities as they grow together at college. Stream Sex Lives of College Girls on Max.

18. ​That ‘70s Show

I didn’t grow up in the ’70s, but That ’70s Show sure makes me wish I did. These teenagers trade in smartphones for good times together, and quite honestly, shows the things you can get into when not being glued to a phone. I can’t lie though, I would miss TikTok too much. It's streaming on Peacock now.

19. ​Superstore

Another workplace comedy, Superstore is reminiscent of the days we’ve all probably had working retail jobs — and the eccentric people and coworkers we’ve met. This comfort show is streaming on Hulu now.

20. ​Somebody Somewhere

Watching Somebody Somewhere is equivalent to receiving a hug from Bridget Everett. Set in Kansas, where Everett grew up, her character, Sam, struggles to fit her hometown’s mold. In the midst of dealing with her sister’s passing, her saving grace is singing, which eventually leads her on a journey to find the people who understand her most and ultimately help her find herself again. It’s all around comforting, heartwarming, and introspective — in all the best ways possible. Stream it on Max now.

21. ​Friday Night Lights

You know the show is good when it almost makes you want to live in a small, tight knit Southern town. I have Friday Night Lights to thank for that very niche feeling. The show explores the pressures of living up to expectations through none other than a football coach and his team. Yeehaw! Sorry, so sorry. You can rent Friday Night Lights on Amazon Prime.

22. ​30 Rock

30 Rock never ceases to amaze me. It’s a sitcom that takes a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional live sketch comedy show, and you guessed it: the behind-the-scenes is far more comical than the fictional show. Stream this comfort TV show on Hulu now.