It’s time to look back at Project Meal Plan’s biggest hits of the year. A few favorites show up every year, but there are plenty of new standouts too — from air fryer recipes to meal-prep classics. Here’s the best of Project Meal Plan: the Most Popular Recipes of 2019.
I love compiling these year-end round-ups because they reveal what readers actually want. Most visitors arrive via Pinterest or Google and often only see a single post, so this roundup shows what’s consistently popular across the site.
About 81% of readers find the site through Pinterest or Google, which means many people never discover other favorites. This list highlights the top recipes of 2019 — the overall top 10 most viewed recipes on Project Meal Plan that year, regardless of publication date.
The list below is based on pageviews for 2019 and excludes roundup or non-recipe posts (those are listed separately). If you want quick, tried-and-true ideas, start with any of these Most Popular Recipes of 2019.
Most Popular Recipes of 2019
#10 Spicy Ground Turkey & Cabbage Stir Fry Meal Prep
1.07% of 2019 Pageviews
Published May 23, 2018
A flavorful mix of ground turkey, ginger, garlic, chili sauce, fresh cabbage, and carrots. Serve over rice for a simple, satisfying meal-prep lunch.
#9 Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos (or Flautas!)
1.18% of 2019 Pageviews
Published June 26, 2019
Quick and easy taquitos made in the air fryer. Five ingredients and a great way to use leftover chicken — a simple, crunchy snack or meal everyone loves.
#8 Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake
1.26% of 2019 Pageviews
Published March 21, 2019
A one-pan casserole loaded with bacon and ranch-flavored chicken over roasted potatoes — perfect for feeding a crowd or making leftovers for the week.
#7 Easy Turkey Pinwheels Meal Prep
1.37% of 2019 Pageviews
Published April 13, 2018
Simple deli-style pinwheels turned into meal-prep lunches. Includes tips and a how-to video for rolling the best turkey pinwheels.
#6 How to Make Whipped Greek Yogurt
1.38% of 2019 Pageviews
Published July 18, 2018
Creamy, dreamy whipped Greek yogurt — a versatile treat to serve with fruit, graham crackers, or enjoy plain. A base recipe that’s easy to flavor and adapt.
#5 Chicken & Hummus Plate Lunch Meal Prep
1.96% of 2019 Pageviews
Published May 30, 2018
A simple, filling plate with fresh-cut vegetables, chicken breast, cheese, hummus, and grapes for a touch of sweetness — an easy, balanced meal-prep option.
#4 How to Make Apple Chips in an Air Fryer
2.43% of 2019 Pageviews
Published February 6, 2019
Air-fryer apple chips became a seasonal favorite and then surged as air fryers grew in popularity. A healthy, no-added-sugar snack that’s easy to make for kids and adults.
#3 How to Make Chimichangas in an Air Fryer
3.16% of 2019 Pageviews
Published December 10, 2018
The site’s most popular air-fryer recipe: crispy, easy chimichangas that readers love to share photos of. Great for anyone with an air fryer who wants a crunchy comfort meal.
#2 Make-Ahead Fruit & Greek Yogurt Parfaits
3.77% of 2019 Pageviews
Published October 5, 2017
A classic make-ahead breakfast: lightly sweetened Greek yogurt layered with fruit and granola. Five flavor combos included — simple, customizable, and reliable.
#1 Veggie Loaded Rotisserie Chicken Casserole
7.92% of 2019 Pageviews
Published October 25th, 2016
This recipe claimed the top spot for the third year in a row, drawing over 175,000 pageviews in 2019. Family-friendly, low-carb, and packed with vegetables — versatile and great as leftovers. Fun fact: it’s the author’s personal least favorite on this list, but readers can’t get enough of it.
Most Popular Non-Recipe Posts of 2019
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16 Make-Ahead Cold Lunch Ideas to Prep for Work This Week – 14.78% of 2019 Pageviews
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10 Trader Joe’s Foods That Are Perfect for Your Air Fryer – 10.74% of 2019 Pageviews
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The First 25 Recipes I Made With My Instant Pot – 5.17% of 2019 Pageviews
2019 In Review
Here are some notable stats and takeaways from 2019. Reviewing these numbers helps set goals and track progress for the future.
Project Meal Plan 2018 vs. 2019 Stats
Pageviews: Increased 292% from ~759,000 (2018) to ~2,215,000 (2019)
Users: Increased 296% from ~489,000 (2018) to ~1,447,000 (2019)
Sessions: Increased 293% from ~615,000 (2018) to ~1,805,000 (2019)
Project Meal Plan 2019 Lists
Top 5 Traffic Referral Sources:
#1: Pinterest – 43.03%
#2: Google – 38.03%
#3: Direct/None – 11.20%
#4: Facebook – 1.07%
#5: Bing – 0.53%
Top 10 Pages from Pinterest (percentage of Pinterest traffic)
#1: 10 Trader Joe’s Foods That Are Perfect for Your Air Fryer – 21.20%
#2: 16 Make-Ahead Cold Lunch Ideas For Work – 20.77%
#3: First 25 Recipes I Made With My Instant Pot – 11.18%
#4: Veggie Loaded Rotisserie Chicken Casserole – 6.58%
#5: How to Make Chimichangas in an Air Fryer – 5.19%
#6: Chicken & Hummus Plate Lunch Meal Prep – 2.36%
#7: How to Meal Prep for Beginners – 2.25%
#8: How to Make Apple Chips in an Air Fryer – 2.12%
#9: Most Popular Recipes of 2018 – 2.06%
#10: Meal Prep Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice Bowls – 1.64%
Best Videos of 2019
#1: Spicy Ground Turkey & Cabbage Meal Prep (207k views on ProjectMealPlan.com)
#2: Chicken & Hummus Plate Lunch (96k views on Instagram)
#3: How to Make Chimichangas in an Air Fryer (74k views on ProjectMealPlan.com)
#4: Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep (40k views on Instagram)
#5: Banana Protein Pancakes (27k views on Instagram)
What I Ate the Most in 2019
#1: Air Fryer Taquitos or Flautas
#2: Basic Oven Breakfast Potatoes
#3: Simple Whole Roast Chicken
#4: Chicken & Hummus Plate Meal Prep
#5: Salted Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
Thank you to everyone who visited the site, tried recipes, commented, or shared content. You made this year possible, and the plan is to keep creating helpful, delicious recipes in the year ahead.
