Low-Calorie Recipes
The low-calorie recipes on this website are what I refer to as “level 1” in the recipe notes. These recipes will support fat loss for many individuals who eat three meals per day (plus possibly 1-2 snacks). Those who prefer to eat fewer meals will either need larger portions or other dishes that are higher in calories.
Meals in this category will contain 500 or fewer calories per serving. Snacks in this category provide 100 or fewer calories per serving.
Recipes listed here will contain some combination of filling protein, fiber, and/or fluid to help you feel full on fewer calories. They will typically contain no flour or dried fruit (though I have made some 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 people have higher calorie needs during their weight loss journey. Many of the low-calorie recipes provided here have ideas to increase the energy density for those that need this option. Those in weight maintenance are another group that will likely need to incorporate higher calorie meals.
Also, no worries that the foods here are going to be lacking in the flavor department. We think that the recipes listed here are just as delicious as the dishes in the higher calorie categories. To get you started, here are a few of my family’s favorite low-calorie meals on the site:
And here are the most recent recipes in this category:
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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks or Wedges (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Whole Carrots Recipe (Whole Carrots in Air Fryer)
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Air Fryer Tofu Bowl (Keto Tofu Air Fryer Recipes)
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Smoked Portobello Mushrooms (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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How to Reheat McDonalds Burger in Air Fryer
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Squash in Air Fryer without Breading Recipe (Yellow Squash)
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Instant Pot Italian Sausage Soup (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce without Cornstarch Recipe
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Air Fryer Oatmeal (Air Fryer Baked Oats Recipe)
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Air Fryer Soup (Can You Make Soup in an Air Fryer?)
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Instant Pot Stir Fry Recipe (Chicken, Beef, or Pork!)
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers Recipe (No Breadcrumbs)
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Orange Chicken Salad with Strawberries (Whole30, Paleo)
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Strawberry Banana Nice Cream (Vegan, Plant Based Ice Cream)
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Diet Lemonade Recipe (Sugar-Free, Keto Lemonade)
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Ready Meals in Air Fryer (Can you cook ready meals in an air fryer?)
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Roasted Baby Carrots Air Fryer Recipe (with Calories)
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Sardine Salad Sandwich Wrap (Keto, Low Carb Recipe)
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Fat Flush Soup Recipe (Fat Burning Soup)
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Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Recipe + VIDEO)
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Frozen Jumbo Shrimp in Air Fryer (Recipe + Calories Info)
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Canned Salmon Salad No Mayo (Keto, Low Carb, Paleo)
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Turkey Bacon in Air Fryer Oven (Recipe and Calories)
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Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats (Apple Crockpot Steel Cut Oats)
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Keto Mini Quiche (Crustless Low Carb Mini Quiche)
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Low Calorie Teriyaki Sauce (Low Sugar Teriyaki Sauce Recipe)
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Tempeh Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Low Carb, Low Calorie)
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Air Fryer Calamari – Crispy Squid Rings Recipe
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Low Carb Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel (Keto, Low Carb)
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Chicken Feet Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker Chicken Foot Soup)
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers (Bell Pepper Nachos Air Fryer)
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Watermelon Mango Popsicles Recipe with Pineapple
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Applesauce Overnight Oats (High Protein, No Sugar Added!)
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Papaya Popsicle Recipe with Melon and Pineapple
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Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken (Rotisserie Chicken in Air Fryer)
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Oyster Mushroom Jerky Recipe (Vegan Air Fryer Jerky)
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High Protein Crustless Quiche (Keto Frittata Recipe)
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Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit
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Costco Cauliflower Rice (Air Fryer, Microwave, or Stove)
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Air Fryer Taco Meat (Ground Beef in Air Fryer Recipe)
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Keto Orange Chicken with Sugar Free Marmalade (Diabetic Recipe)