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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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)
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How to Smoke Tofu in a Smoker (Smoked Tofu Recipe)
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Canned Whole Chicken (Sweet Sue Can of Whole Chicken Review)
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Air Fryer Sea Bass Recipe (How Long to Air Fry Branzino)
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Keto Cincinnati Chili (Low Carb Keto Skyline Chili Recipe)
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Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives (Ice Cream Substitute Ideas!)
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Low Calorie Lasagna Recipe for Weight Loss (Keto, Low Carb)
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Best Salsa Substitutes (Plus Substitute for Salsa Recipe!)
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Marinated Chicken in Air Fryer (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Low Calorie Baked Oats (Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe)
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Air Fryer Calamari without Breading (Keto, Low Carb Squid Rings)
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High Volume Low Calorie Meals (High Volume Eating Salad Recipes)
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Cilantro Chimichurri No Parsley (Chimichurri without Parsley)
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35 Meal Prep Ideas for Weight Loss (Healthy Shrimp Recipes and more!)
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Dalgona Coffee without Sugar (Whipped Coffee without Sugar)
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Popcorn Chicken Salad Recipe (Salad with Popcorn Chicken)
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La Choy Chow Mein in a Can (Chicken or Beef)
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Fruits that Start with B (40+ Letter B Fruit!)
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Peach Pineapple Smoothie (Low-Calorie, No Added Sugar!)
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Peach Pineapple Salsa Recipe
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Smoked Burgers (Stovetop Smoker Recipe | Indoor Smoker Recipes)
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Vegan Honey Mustard Recipe (Salad Dressing and Dipping Sauce)
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Baby Vegetable Stock (Veggie Broth for Babies Recipe)
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Vegan Spinach Salad Recipe with Balsamic Salad Dressing
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Air Fryer Flank Steak (Time and Temp)
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Baked Protein Oatmeal with Meat (Savory Oatmeal Bake Recipe)
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Low Calorie Salsa for Weight Loss (Easy Recipe!)
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Lebanese Pickles Recipe (Middle Eastern Pink Pickled Turnips!)
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Air Fryer Canadian Bacon (Back Bacon or Peameal Bacon in Air Fryer)
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Air Fryer Salad Recipe (Healthy Chicken Salad in Air Fryer!)
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How Long to Bake Chicken Breast at 400
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Ninja Foodi Frittata Recipe (Crustless Quiche)