As the new year begins, many restaurants are introducing healthier food options to support customers in achieving their wellness goals. Whether it’s through new menus or exciting additions to their existing offerings, these eateries are making it easier for everyone to embrace balanced and nutritious eating habits. Some brands are renowned for their health-conscious fare, while others are branching out with innovative, wholesome choices. Here’s a roundup of what’s new on the healthier eating scene this year.
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Chipotle: Lifestyle Bowls
Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to support diverse dietary preferences with its Lifestyle Bowls, offering convenient and nutritious options for various lifestyles. These chef-curated bowls are available exclusively through the Chipotle app and website, making it easy to maintain healthy eating habits.
2025 Lifestyle Bowl Lineup:
- Balanced Macros Bowl: Light white rice, black beans, chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, and extra romaine lettuce.
- Veggie Full Bowl: White rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, and guacamole.
- Wholesome Bowl (Whole30 compatible): Supergreens lettuce blend, chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and guacamole.
- Keto Salad Bowl: Supergreens lettuce blend, chicken, tomatillo-red chili salsa, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
- High Protein Bowl: White rice, black beans, double chicken, tomatillo-red chili salsa, cheese, and romaine lettuce.
- Plant-Powered Bowl: Supergreens lettuce blend, white rice, sofritas, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, and guacamole.
- Go Half Veggie Bowl: Half chicken, half sofritas, supergreens lettuce blend, white rice, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, and sour cream.
These bowls cater to various dietary needs, including Whole30, keto, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

El Pollo Loco: Double Pollo Fit Bowls
El Pollo Loco has reintroduced its popular Double Pollo Fit Bowls, available for a limited time until February 19, 2025. These protein-packed bowls feature over 50 grams of protein and are crafted with high-quality, freshly prepared ingredients.
Double Pollo Fit Bowl Options:
- Classic Double Pollo Fit Bowl: A Super Greens blend of spinach and crisp lettuce topped with a double portion of citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chopped chicken breast, hand-sliced avocados, shredded red cabbage and carrots, queso fresco, pepitas, and freshly prepared salsa fresca. Served with creamy cilantro dressing.
- Street Corn Double Pollo Fit Bowl: A Super Greens blend featuring spinach and crisp lettuce topped with a double portion of citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chopped chicken breast, roasted corn and red peppers, hand-sliced avocados, queso fresco, chili lime seasoning, and freshly prepared salsa fresca. Served with creamy cilantro dressing.
These bowls are designed for those seeking flavorful, nutritious meals without compromising their health goals. They are available at participating El Pollo Loco restaurants, with prices starting at $10.99.

Nékter Juice Bar: Build Your Own Bowl
Nékter Juice Bar is starting the new year with an exciting addition to their menu: the Build Your Own Bowl option.
Available at all 220 locations nationwide, this offering allows you to customize your bowl to suit your health goals and taste preferences.
How It Works:
- Pick Your Base:
- Acai Banana Berry
- Acai Peanut Butter
- Acai Mango
- Dragon Fruit
- Pick Your Granola:
- Hempseed Granola
- Peanut Butter Protein Granola (additional $1)
- Gluten-Free Granola (additional $1)
- Pick Your Toppings:
- Fresh Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, bananas, green apple, pineapple
- Crunchies: Cacao nibs, toasted almonds, coconut flakes, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies
- Drizzles and Scoops: Peanut butter drizzle, vanilla chia pudding, peanut butter chia pudding, strawberry chia pudding, chocolate cashew drizzle, coconut whip, almond butter, Greek yogurt
- Superfoods: Chia seeds, dates
Each bowl includes three toppings, with additional toppings available for $1 each. With these options, there are over 12 million possible combinations to create a bowl that’s uniquely yours.
This customizable approach empowers you to craft meals that align with your dietary needs and flavor preferences, whether you’re seeking a post-workout boost, a meal replacement, or a nutritious snack.

Panda Express: Balanced Protein Plates
Panda Express has introduced Balanced Protein Plates, offering five curated meals that combine signature entrees and sides to support various dietary needs and lifestyle goals.
Balanced Protein Plates:
- Double Protein Plate: Double Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, half white rice, and half Super Greens, providing 76 grams of protein.
- Bold & Flavorful Plate: Kung Pao Chicken and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak with Super Greens, totaling 45 grams of protein.
- Power Packed Plate: Black Pepper Sirloin Steak and Broccoli Beef with Super Greens, offering 43 grams of protein.
- Protein & Fiber Plate: String Bean Chicken Breast and Kung Pao Chicken with Super Greens, delivering 38 grams of protein and 14 grams of fiber.
- Harmonious Macros Plate: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli Beef with Super Greens, providing 57 grams of protein.
These nutritionist-approved meals are available exclusively through the Panda Express app and website at participating locations nationwide.

Peet’s Coffee: Vitality Menu
Peet’s Coffee has introduced its new Vitality Menu, designed to energize and nourish customers this winter.
The menu features protein-rich lattes and sparkling beverages infused with essential vitamins.
Protein-Packed Lattes:
Each medium-sized latte is crafted with Bob’s Red Mill Whey Protein Powder, delivering 20 grams or more of protein. Available hot or iced, the options include:
- Vanilla Latte: A sweet vanilla-flavored latte that combines your caffeine fix with protein to fuel your day.
- Golden Latte: This signature latte offers a creamy texture and rich flavor, providing a velvety and energizing experience.
- Matcha Latte: An authentic matcha green tea blended with steamed milk and enriched with protein for an energizing boost.
Sparkling Immunity Beverages:
Rich in Vitamins C and D to support a healthy immune system, these bubbly drinks include:
- Golden Immunity Sparkling Lemonade: Flavored with elderberry and cascara extract, this lemonade is designed to brighten your day.
- Sparkling Citrus Immunity Black Tea: A blend of bold black tea and zesty citrus, offering a refreshing way to stay energized.
In addition to beverages, Peet’s has revamped its Everything Plant-Based Sandwich, featuring Impossible Sausage, JUST Egg, and vegan cheddar on an everything bagel thin.
The Vitality Menu is now available at Peet’s coffeebars nationwide.

Smoothie King: Resolution Menu
Smoothie King is kicking off the new year with its Resolution Menu, designed to support your health and fitness goals.
They launched the new menu on the second Friday of January — known as “Quitters Day,” when many abandon their resolutions — with a curated selection of smoothies tailored to common wellness objectives.
Resolution Menu Smoothies:
- Metabolism Boost Strawberry Pineapple: This blend combines nutrition with naturally derived caffeine to support weight management.
- Gladiator Chocolate: Packed with 45 grams of protein containing all nine essential amino acids, ideal for post-workout recovery and muscle building.
- Pure Recharge Mango Strawberry: Energizing option featuring naturally derived caffeine from coffee bean extract to enhance energy and alertness.
- Vegan Mango Kale: A delicious plant-based meal replacement, offering a convenient way to increase fruit and vegetable intake.
- Power Meal Blueberry Raspberry: Each serving provides 20 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber, and 23 vitamins and minerals—and it’s under 350 calories—making it a balanced meal in a cup.

Sweetgreen: Seed Oil-Free and More Protein
Sweetgreen is kicking off the new year with a limited-time menu featuring protein-packed, seed oil-free dishes, all centered around their popular Green Goddess Ranch dressing.
New Menu Offerings:
- BBQ Chicken + Ranch Plate: This dish combines tangy BBQ sauce and Green Goddess Ranch with blackened chicken, white rice, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, and pickled onions, delivering 39 grams of protein.
- Blackened Chicken + Ranch Bowl: Featuring Green Goddess Ranch over blackened chicken, romaine, quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, goat cheese, and basil, this bowl offers 35 grams of protein.
- Honey BBQ Steak + Ranch Plate: An online exclusive, this plate includes caramelized garlic steak, BBQ sauce, Green Goddess Ranch, white rice, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded cabbage, and spicy broccoli, providing 31 grams of protein.
- Spicy Green Goddess Bowl: Also an online exclusive, this bowl adds a kick with Green Goddess Ranch and hot sauce, combined with blackened chicken, spring mix, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, cucumbers, and cilantro, totaling 24 grams of protein.
Sweetgreen’s Green Goddess Ranch is made fresh daily with avocado oil, dill, basil, cilantro, garlic, and onion, offering a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional dressings.
These new menu items are available exclusively throughout January 2025, providing delicious options for those seeking nutritious and satisfying meals to start the year.
With these new offerings, restaurants are making it easier than ever to prioritize health while still enjoying delicious meals. Whether you’re setting resolutions or just seeking better options, these innovative menus provide something for everyone.