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Low-Calorie Recipes

The low-calorie recipes on this site are categorized as “level 1” in the recipe notes. These meals are designed to support fat loss for most individuals who eat three meals a day, possibly with one or two snacks. If you prefer fewer meals throughout the day, you may need to adjust portions or include some higher-calorie options elsewhere.

Here’s the general breakdown:

  • Meals in this category contain 500 calories or fewer per serving.

  • Snacks contain 100 calories or fewer per serving.

Each recipe in this section is crafted to be both satisfying and lower in calories, often featuring a balance of protein, fiber, and fluid—all of which help promote fullness. Most of these recipes avoid flour and dried fruit, though there are a few exceptions.

During weight loss, women should not go below an average of 1200-1500 calories per day without consulting with their medical provider. Men should not let their daily average intake dip below 1500-1800 calories without approval from their physician or dietitian.

Some individuals have higher calorie needs, even during weight loss. That’s why many of the low-calorie recipes here include tips for increasing the energy density—so you can easily adapt them to meet your personal needs.

To help you get started, here are a few of my family’s favorite low-calorie meals from the site:

  • Fat Flush Soup Recipe
  • Keto Cincinnati Chili
  • Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers

And here are the most recent recipes in this category:

orange chicken salad

Orange Chicken Salad Recipe

cinnamon spice overnight oats

Cinnamon Spice Overnight Oats Recipe

air fryer tempeh

Air Fryer Tempeh Recipe

squid rings air fryer

Air Fryer Calamari with Pork Rinds Recipe

dandelion vinegar recipe

Dandelion Vinegar Recipe

low calorie teriyaki sauce recipe

Low Calorie Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Sugar Free)

2 ingredient egg salad recipe

2-Ingredient Egg Salad Recipe (Easy!)

375 baked salmon

How Long to Bake Salmon at 375

air fryer onions

Air Fryer Onions (Sauté, Crispy, or Caramelized!)

air fryer marinated chicken

Air Fryer Marinated Chicken Breasts Recipe

sardine salad wrap

Sardine Wrap Recipe (Keto, Low Carb Option)

air fryer mini peppers

Bell Pepper Nachos (Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe)

fried red cabbage recipe

Fried Red Cabbage Recipe

air fryer red cabbage steaks

Air Fryer Red Cabbage Steaks (Vegan Recipe)

baked chicken at 400

How Long to Bake Chicken Breast at 400

air fryer roasted carrots

Air Fryer Whole Carrots Recipe

canned salmon salad no mayo recipe

Canned Salmon Salad (No Mayo Recipe)

canned pineapple overnight oats

Canned Pineapple Overnight Oats Recipe

canned chili bean soup

Air Fryer Bean Soup Recipe (Canned Chili Bean Soup)

instant pot stir fry recipe

Instant Pot Stir Fry Recipe (Chicken, Beef, or Pork!)

strawberry nice cream recipe

Strawberry Banana Nice Cream (Healthy Ice Cream Alternative)

pumpkin spice nice cream

Pumpkin Nice Cream (Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Alternative)

pumpkin spice latte overnight oats

Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats Recipe (PSL)

chicken feet soup

Chicken Feet Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

applesauce overnight oats

Overnight Oats with Applesauce Recipe

chocolate zucchini oats

Chocolate Zucchini Oats Recipe (Zoats)

smoked mushrooms

Smoked Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

roasted baby carrots air fryer

Roasted Baby Carrots (Air Fryer Recipe)

overnight oats frozen fruit recipe

Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit Recipe (Use Any Fruit!)

stir fry sauce no cornstarch

3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce without Cornstarch Recipe

air fryer teriyaki shrimp

Air Fryer Teriyaki Shrimp Recipe 

air fryer frozen shrimp

Frozen Jumbo Shrimp in Air Fryer (Recipe + Calories Info)

veggie bolognese

Tempeh Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Low Carb, Low Calorie)

air fryer breakfast sandwich

Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich Recipe (Bacon Egg and Cheese)

stir fry air fryer

Air Fryer Stir Fry Recipe (Time and Temp)

air fryer fried eggs

Fried Eggs in Air Fryer (Time and Temp)

ice pops that look like candy corn

Papaya Popsicle Recipe

mango cherry popsicles

Cherry Mango Popsicles Recipe

boiled radishes

Boiled Radishes Recipe (Keto Potatoes)

fermented lemons

Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Slices Recipe)

air fryer taco meat

Air Fryer Taco Meat (Ground Beef in Air Fryer Recipe)

keto orange chicken

Keto Orange Chicken with Sugar Free Marmalade (Diabetic Recipe)

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