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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Cherry Mango Popsicles Recipe
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Protein Mousse Recipe (Healthy Chocolate Mousse)
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Peach Pineapple Salsa Recipe
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Boiled Radishes Recipe (Keto Potatoes)
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Egg Salad for Weight Loss (Recipe and Calories Info)
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Healthy Burger and Fries Recipe (How to Make Healthy Burgers)
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Trader Joe’s Chicken Shawarma Thighs (Air Fryer Wrap or Bowl)
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Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe for Weight Loss (Low Calorie!)
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Frozen Raw Meatballs in Air Fryer Recipe (Uncooked Meatballs)
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Low Calorie Nourish Bowls with Dressing (Vegetarian, Vegan)
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Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables (No more mushy frozen veggies!)
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Tovolo Popsicle Molds Recipes (Zombie Popsicle and more!)
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Air Fryer Parmesan Crisps (Keto Protein Crisps Recipe)
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Homemade Sausage (Chicken Feta Sausage Recipe)
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Turkey Salad Recipe Without Mayo (Turkey Salad No Mayo)
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Frozen Cod in Air Fryer Recipe
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe (Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken)
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Keto Greek Salad for Weight Loss (with Dressing)
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Costco Stuffed Peppers (Air Fryer or Oven Kirkland Signature Recipe)
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Frozen Green Beans (Air Fryer Time and Temp)
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Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air Fryer (Leftovers Recipe)
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Chick-Fil-A Salads Menu (+ Chick Fil A Side Salad Recipe!)
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Chick Fil A Kale Crunch Salad Recipe (Apple Cider and Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette)
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Frozen Tilapia Air Fryer Recipe (How to Air Fry Frozen Tilapia)
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Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers (Air Fryer Italian Sausage)
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Refrigerator Dill Pickles No Sugar- Sugar Free Refrigerated Pickles
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs) Keto Recipe
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Dandelion Vinegar Recipe (How to Make Dandelion Vinegar)
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How do you grow popcorn grass?
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Egg Keema Recipe (Egg Kheema Egg and Vegetable Curry)
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Garlic Kale Chips (Vampire Killer Kale Chips Recipe for Dehydrator)
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How Long to Smoke Salmon at 200 Degrees (Temperature Chart)
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Grilled Cheese in Microwave (Microwave Grilled Cheese Recipe)
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Chicken Back Recipes (Chicken Backs for Stock and Soup)
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MyPlate Meals Examples (MyPlate Meal Planner Food Guide)
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Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Slices Recipe)
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Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf (Banana Leaves Recipe)
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Cod En Papillote (Cod Cooked in Parchment with Vegetables)
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Zoats Recipe (Chocolate Zucchini Oats)
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Overnight Oats with Protein Powder Recipe (25 grams protein!)
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Lamb Heart Recipe (How to Cook Lambs Hearts for Stew)
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Asparagus in a Can (Canned Asparagus Recipe)