Clean Recipe: Healthy Loaded Baked Potatoes

This clean recipe for loaded baked potato is real comfort food that actually supports recovery and energy. It’s built with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep blood sugar steady and help you feel satisfied — and if you can find purple potatoes, they’re an easy upgrade for even more nutritional benefits.

Ingredients (1 serving)

Base

• 1 medium purple potato, baked Alternatives: red potato → russet potato

Protein (choose one)

• 3–4 oz grilled chicken breast

• ½ cup black beans or lentils (plant-based option)

• 2 eggs, soft-boiled or scrambled

• ½ cup Greek yogurt–marinated tofu

Healthy Fats

• 1–2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (sour cream replacement)Alternative: cottage cheese or dairy-free yogurt

• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Veggies & Toppings

• ¼ cup sautéed bell peppers & onions

• ¼ cup steamed broccoli or spinach

• 2 tbsp fresh salsa (no added sugar)

• Optional: sliced avocado

Seasoning

• Sea salt

• Black pepper

• Garlic powder

• Smoked paprika

How to Make It

1. Bake potato at 400°F for 45–60 minutes (until soft).

2. Slice open, fluff inside with a fork.

3. Add protein first (helps with blood sugar).

4. Layer veggies.

5. Finish with Greek yogurt, olive oil, and seasonings.

How These Ingredients Support Your Body & Muscles

This meal isn’t just filling — it provides key nutrients your body needs for muscle function, recovery, and overall health.

• Potatoes provide potassium for proper muscle contraction and nerve signaling, along with vitamin B6, which supports energy metabolism and helps your body use protein efficiently. Purple potatoes add an extra benefit: they’re rich in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants linked to reduced inflammation and improved blood sugar response compared to white potatoes, making them a smarter choice for muscle recovery and metabolic health.
  

• Protein sources (chicken, eggs, beans, or tofu) supply essential amino acids, which are required for muscle repair, maintenance, and recovery — especially important after even short strength workouts.
  

• Greek yogurt contributes calcium and phosphorus for bone health, along with probiotics that support digestion and nutrient absorption, helping your body actually use what you eat.
  

• Vegetables like peppers, broccoli, and spinach deliver vitamin C (important for connective tissue and recovery), vitamin K (supports bone health), and magnesium, which plays a role in muscle relaxation and reducing cramps.
  

• Healthy fats from olive oil or avocado provide monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, which help reduce oxidative stress and support cellular health.
  

Together, these nutrients support strength, recovery, and steady energy — making this a smart, body-supportive meal whether you trained that day or not.

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