Category: Low Calorie

  • Mini Southwestern Frittatas

    Mini Southwestern Frittatas

    Serves 12 Mini Frittatas Author Notes My husband and I LOVE breakfast and brunch food. We’re both pretty carb intolerant, so protein, whole grains, complex carbs and lots of fruits and vegetables are what you will find the most of in the kitchen and on our table. So this is the perfect morning meal. This

  • Coconut Pavlovas with Tropical Fruit

    Coconut Pavlovas with Tropical Fruit

    Preheat the oven to 275°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar at medium speed until frothy. Beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the meringue is thick

  • Sunshine Cake

    Sunshine Cake

    Published on April 27, 2020 Canned pineapple is a great addition to a variety of dishes. The tropical fruit adds a hint of sweetness to savory dishes like tacos and burgers and brings light, bright flavor to dessert recipes like cakes and cobblers. Whether you’re working with crushed pineapple, pineapple rings or pineapple chunks, our

  • Teriyaki steak with pak choi & noodles

    Teriyaki steak with pak choi & noodles

    Method STEP 1 Mix the five-spice with 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and rub into the steaks. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the steak for 4-5 mins each side or until done to your liking. Transfer to a

  • Butternut Sweet Potato Soup

    Butternut Sweet Potato Soup

    Photo by Megan Olson Serves 5 Author Notes Nothing like a warm, comforting bowl of veggie packed soup on a cold day. This nutritious Butternut Sweet Potato Soup is loaded with vitamins A & C. A healthy & delicious bowl that’s gluten free, Paleo, low calorie & Vegan too! —Megan Olson Ingredients 5 cups butternut

  • Macho Gazpacho – by Molly at “Kitchen 2.0”

    Macho Gazpacho – by Molly at “Kitchen 2.0”

    Photo by kitchen2point0.com Prep time 30 minutes Makes 16C Author Notes A hearty and filling gazpacho recipe that even the guys will love, made by Molly at Kitchen 2.0, a food blog devoted entirely to delicious meals that are also ALWAYS low-sodium, low-saturated fat, low-calorie, and high in fiber and complex carbs. This recipe was

  • Chocolate Caramel-Peanut Crunch Pie

    Chocolate Caramel-Peanut Crunch Pie

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  • Mustard & sage chicken with celeriac mash

    Mustard & sage chicken with celeriac mash

    Meanwhile, put the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of cling film and lightly bash with rolling pin until they are an even thickness. Dust with the mustard powder. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chicken breasts and brown on both sides. Add the garlic and sage to the pan, stirring in

  • Balsamic Chicken

    Balsamic Chicken

    Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Nonstick cooking spray ¼ cup dry red wine or

  • Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites

    Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

  • Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

  • No Bake Protein Bites

    No Bake Protein Bites

    Makes 16 squares Author Notes Easy No Bake Protein Bites are a healthy low calorie energy snack. Made with dates, almonds, unsweetened cocoa powder and no added sugar. —Joanie @ ZagLeft Ingredients 1 cup Raw almonds 1 tablespoon Coconut oil, melted 1 cup Pitted dates 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds (optional)

  • Low-Fat Tuna Broccoli Casserole

    Low-Fat Tuna Broccoli Casserole

    Photo by www.healthline.com Serves 8 Author Notes This updated version of the 1950s classic lacks much of the fat and calories without sacrificing the taste. Try your favorite flavor of low-fat cream soup or substitute rotisserie-cooked chicken for tuna. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/low-fat-tuna-broccoli-casserole —Healthline Ingredients 1 1/2 large heads

  • Caramel Apple Crisp

    Caramel Apple Crisp

    These healthy apple recipes are the perfect way to take advantage of apple season. From simple sweets to comforting soups, this mix of sweet and savory dishes has something to offer just about everyone. Recipes like our Apple-Pie Bread and Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are delicious ways to enjoy fall’s best

  • Celery & Blue Cheese Dip with Tomato Juice

    Celery & Blue Cheese Dip with Tomato Juice

    These veggie dip recipes are so delicious you’ll want to make them the main star of your meal. These hot and cold dips can easily be paired with tortilla chips, flatbread or veggie sticks for a more filling bite. We take classic dips and put a healthy vegetable twist on them by adding beets to

  • Caramelized Cauliflower With Tahini

    Caramelized Cauliflower With Tahini

    Photo by Megan Olson Serves 3 Author Notes Golden roasted Caramelized Cauliflower with Tahini & fried onions. A delicious gluten free, Paleo, Vegan, low calorie dish that makes a tasty side or appetizer! —Megan Olson Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, cleaned, leaves removed & cut into florets (about 4 cups) 1 small white onion, halved

  • Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

    Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

    To prepare sauce: Whisk water, peanut butter, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. To prepare tofu: Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Slice the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Coarsely crumble each slice into smaller, uneven pieces. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over

  • Salmon & veg with sautéed potatoes

    Salmon & veg with sautéed potatoes

    Method STEP 1 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 6 mins. Drain in a colander and leave to steam dry for a few mins. Toss the potatoes in a roasting tin with 1 tbsp oil, the turmeric, ground cumin and chilli flakes and

  • Shrimp With Spicy Red Peppers & Butternut Squash Rice

    Shrimp With Spicy Red Peppers & Butternut Squash Rice

    Photo by Megan Olson Serves 4 Author Notes Shrimp & Red Peppers With Butternut Squash Rice decorated with parsley. A savory dish filled with vegetables, bursting with a flavor that can be made in under 30 minutes! Paleo, gluten free, low calorie and packed with nutrition. —Megan Olson Ingredients 1 pound shrimp, cleaned, tail removed

  • Creamy mushroom & spinach pasta

    Creamy mushroom & spinach pasta

    Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion and mushrooms for 10 mins, or until softened and browned slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. STEP 2 Add the garlic to the pan with the mushrooms and cook for 2 mins more. Tip in

  • Mango-Chutney Chicken

    Mango-Chutney Chicken

    Place onion wedges in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker (see Tip). Remove any visible fat from chicken. Place the chicken in the cooker; sprinkle with pepper. Snip any large pieces of chutney. Combine the chutney, barbecue sauce, and curry powder in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken in the cooker. Cover and

  • “Skinny” Brownies

    “Skinny” Brownies

    Makes 12 brownies Author Notes When a friend pushed a version of this recipe on me, I was less than enthused. Neither a baker or a chocoholic, it took a recent blog hop featuring chocolate for me to try it. My recipe is adapted from one in the Weight Watchers “One Pot Cookbook” that features

  • Slow-Cooked Beef with Carrots & Cabbage

    Slow-Cooked Beef with Carrots & Cabbage

    Nutrition Notes Is Beef Healthy? While beef can be high in saturated fat, you can reduce the amount by trimming the fat off the outside of the roast before cooking, as we suggest in this recipe. While eating the beef, you can also cut off any visible fat on your serving. Beef is an excellent

  • Tuscan-style ribollita

    Tuscan-style ribollita

    Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 onion, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed pinch of chilli flakes 1 rosemary sprig 400g can chopped tomatoes 500ml hot chicken or vegetable stock 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 parmesan rind (optional) 250g cavolo

  • Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins

    Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins

    Photo by Megan Olson Makes 12 Author Notes Bursting with strawberries and creamy greek yogurt, these Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins make a delicious low fat snack for just 95 calories. —Megan Olson Ingredients 2 cups GF Oat Flour 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt 2 egg whites 1/2 cup baking stevia 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • Sweet Potato & Okra Salad – Paleo/Gluten-Free/Vegetarian

    Sweet Potato & Okra Salad – Paleo/Gluten-Free/Vegetarian

    Photo by Justina Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 10 minutes Serves 2 Author Notes Ready in minutes, gluten-free/Paleo/vegetarian, high in nutrients and both low in fat AND calories, this is THE perfect low-fat salad! —Justina Ingredients 1 sweet potatoes, peeled, rinsed and thinly sliced 1 handful fresh rocket 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved 1

  • Tomatillo Chicken Stew with Sauvignon Blanc

    Tomatillo Chicken Stew with Sauvignon Blanc

    Preheat the oven to 400°. On a baking sheet, brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the squash, cut sides down, for 35 to 40 minutes, until very tender. Meanwhile, in a deep skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of the

  • Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or similar-size) baking dish with cooking spray. Place potatoes in a large pot, add water to cover and bring to a boil. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Return to the pot. Meanwhile, whisk milk and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Bring to

  • Raspberry Strudel Croissants

    Raspberry Strudel Croissants

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each

  • Fireside Beef Stew

    Fireside Beef Stew

    Place beef in a large bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add flour and toss to coat. Shake off excess flour back into the bowl and reserve. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about a third of the beef to the pan. Cook until brown

  • Apple Peanut Butter Cookies With Flax & Chia

    Apple Peanut Butter Cookies With Flax & Chia

    Photo by Megan Olson Makes 14 Author Notes A healthy, gluten free cookie made with oatmeal, brown rice and powdered peanut butter that’s low calorie and vegan. Turn the oven on because these Apple Peanut Butter Cookies With Flax & Chia are a delicious & nutritious sweet treat! —Megan Olson Ingredients 2 medium apples, cored

  • Pork & squash goulash cobbler

    Pork & squash goulash cobbler

    Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 250g lean pork fillet, trimmed of any visible fat and cut into chunks 3 celery sticks, chopped (160g) 160g butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced 100g button mushrooms, stalks pulled out, and large ones halved ½ tsp caraway seeds, plus a pinch for

  • Chicken & Apple Kale Wraps

    Chicken & Apple Kale Wraps

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each