High-Calorie Recipes
The high-calorie recipes are what I refer to as “level 3” in the recipe notes. These recipes are best for those who have active lifestyles, want to gain weight, or are in weight maintenance. Many of the meals I currently eat fit here.
Some people prefer to eat fewer than three meals per day and not to snack. If this describes you, higher-calorie dishes may be a good fit even if you have a weight loss goal. The nutrient-rich recipes here will provide adequate energy to help you meet your goals.
Meals in this category contain over 700 calories per serving. Snacks in this category provide over 200 calories per serving. Additionally, some lower-calorie dishes that contain flour or dried fruit were also placed here.
Bread and grain-based desserts are the top two sources of calories in American diets; this includes whole-grain varieties. Therefore, it may be easier to create a calorie deficit for weight loss by limiting products made with flour. Similarly, dried fruits are here because they are a concentrated source of calories and sugars that are easy to over-indulge in.
For those with lower energy needs, I often provide ideas to modify these dishes in the recipe notes. These tips will help you to reduce the calories without removing the most satiating foods in the dish. It’s also fine to adjust your portion if the serving size listed is not right for your needs.
Are you up for some high-calorie recipes?
To get you going, here are a few of my family’s favorite energy-packed dishes on the site:
- High Calorie Granola for Weight Gain
- Spelt Flour Pizza Dough Recipe
- Smoked Oyster and Cod Liver Pate
And here are the most recent recipes in this category:
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Pizza Pockets Air Fryer Recipe (Hot Pockets in Air Fryer)
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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How to Reheat McDonalds Fries (Air Fryer)
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How to Reheat McDonalds Chicken Nuggets (Air Fryer)
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Instant Pot Grape Leaves (Dolmas Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Banana Muffins (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Pork Shoulder Air Fryer Recipe (Air Fryer Pork Shoulder Roast)
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Kodiak Blueberry Muffins Recipe (Kodiak Cakes Blueberry Muffins)
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Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Ready Meals in Air Fryer (Can you cook ready meals in an air fryer?)
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Frozen Flautas in Air Fryer (Taquitos Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Trader Joe’s Fish Nuggets (Air Fryer Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer S’mores (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer (Ling Ling Mini Spring Rolls)
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Roasted Garbanzo Beans Recipe (Air Fryer Chickpeas Snacks)
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Keto Eggplant Fries Air Fryer Recipe (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
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English Muffin Pizza Air Fryer Recipe (Frozen Mini Pizza)
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High Calorie Smoothie: Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie for Weight Gain
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Keto Onion Rings Air Fryer Recipe and Calories (Low Carb)
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Keto Fried Green Beans (Air Fryer Keto Green Bean Fries)
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Smoked Mac and Cheese with Gouda and Caramelized Onions
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Air Fryer Pot Stickers (Frozen Dumplings + Gyoza + Wontons)
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Gluten Free Anzac Biscuits (Dairy Free Vegan Recipe)
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Air Fryer Scallops (Scallops in Air Fryer Recipe)
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Trader Joe's Cinnamon Rolls Air Fryer Recipe
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Kodiak Cake Waffles with Mixed Berry Syrup- Kodiak Waffle Recipe
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Beef Yakisoba (Healthy Recipe, No Sugar Added!)
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No Sugar No Flour Cookies Recipe (Healthy Vegan Cookies No Oil)
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders | Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips
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Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms (Breaded Mushrooms in Air Fryer)
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Dehydrated Cinnamon Apples (Dehydrated Cinnamon Apple Chips)
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Air Fryer Nachos with Ground Beef and Refried Beans Recipe
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Air Fryer Granola No Oil Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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Nut Free Trail Mix (Trail Mix without Nuts Recipe)
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Chicken Bratwurst with Pork (Chicken Brats Recipe)
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Sugar Free Apple Crisp Recipe with Oatmeal
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Keto Beef Jerky (Homemade Epic Bars Recipe)
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Keto Trail Mix Recipe (Low Carb Trail Mix)
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Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizza in Air Fryer
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Pineapple Sage Pesto (Keto Pesto Recipes)
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Air Fryer Home Fries with Peppers and Onions Recipe
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Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe