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Low-Calorie Recipes: Healthy & Easy

Big, satisfying plates at 400 calories or less per serving. Proof that eating lighter never has to taste like a diet.

Slice of 9-inch high-protein cottage cheese pumpkin pie on a white plate

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

9-Inch High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pie

⏱ 8 hr 45 min 291 cal 31g protein

Healthy high-protein cottage cheese pumpkin pie baked golden in a fluted ramekin

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pie

⏱ 5 hr 45 min 280 cal 30g protein 1 2

Bourbon butter cake in a ramekin topped with vanilla ice cream, bourbon caramel and candied pecans

Smart Treats

Bourbon Butter Cake

⏱ 45 min 970 cal 11g protein

Stack of Maamoul Mad bi Ashta squares drizzled with sugar syrup

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Maamoul Mad bi Ashta

230 cal 6g protein 2

Christmas Yule Log cake (Bûche de Noël) with Nutella whipped cream frosting on a festive table

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Christmas Yule Log Cake Buche De Noel

407 cal 7g protein

Scoops of purple ube vanilla ice cream

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Ube Vanilla Ice Cream

297 cal 3g protein

Hand holding a cone of homemade Oreo vanilla ice cream topped with an Oreo cookie

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Oreo Vanilla Ice Cream

380 cal 3g protein

Golden spice turmeric ginger ice cream scooped into a cone

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Golden Spice Turmeric Ginger Ice Cream

272 cal 3g protein

Golden salmon patties drizzled with sriracha mayo and garnished with fresh parsley

Low-Calorie

Salmon Patties

⏱ 15 min 186 cal 14g protein 1

Close-up of a small cheese manakish with golden melted Akkawi cheese

Low-Calorie

Small Cheese Manakish

⏱ 2 hr 40 min 188 cal 5g protein 1

Better than Chipotle chicken bowl with grilled chicken, rice, salsa and guacamole

High-Protein

Better Than Chipotle Chicken Bowls

⏱ 50 min 609 cal 45g protein 2

No-bake coconut chocolate truffles rolled in coconut flakes

Smart Treats

No-Bake Coconut Chocolate Truffles

85 cal 2g protein 3

Cilantro lemon garlic grilled chicken thighs with crispy skin and grill marks

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Cilantro Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs

⏱ 41 min 362 cal 28g protein

Scoops of zesty fluffy stretchy lemon ice cream in a bowl

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Zesty Fluffy Stretchy Lemon Ice Cream

286 cal 2g protein 1 1

Sliced almond flour banana bread topped with milk chocolate wafers

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Almond Flour Banana Bread

136 cal 4g protein

Halloween Oreo pops dipped in white and dark chocolate and decorated with spooky faces

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Halloween Oreo Pops Dipped in Chocolate

⏱ 30 min 104 cal 1g protein

Assortment of decorated Halloween sugar cookies shaped like tombstones, spiders and coffins

Smart Treats

Halloween Sugar Cookies 2020 Recipe

⏱ 42 min 97 cal 1g protein

Vampire dentures easy Halloween cookies with marshmallow teeth and red frosting gums

Smart Treats

Vampire Dentures Easy Halloween Cookies

⏱ 5 min 113 cal 1g protein 1 1

Stack of fluffy green pancakes made with spinach

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Green Pancakes with Spinach Recipe

⏱ 20 min 86 cal 3g protein

Grilled chicken breast with steamed green beans and broccoli on a white plate

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

⏱ 19 min 220 cal 48g protein

Grilled Lebanese kafta kabobs made with lamb and beef

Low-Calorie

Lebanese Kafta Kabob Recipe with Lamb and Beef

⏱ 33 min 196 cal 15g protein

Slices of Lebanese mankousheh topped with zaatar thyme and sesame seeds

Low-Calorie

Lebanese Mankousheh Recipe

⏱ 15 min 139 cal 2g protein

Classic pepperoni pizza with melted mozzarella on a pizza peel

Low-Calorie

Classic Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

⏱ 19 min 127 cal 5g protein

Smooth ball of easy homemade pizza dough held over a stand mixer bowl

Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

592 cal 14g protein

Platter of grilled lamb kafta kabobs served with tabbouleh

Low-Calorie

Grilled Lamb Kafta Kabob Recipe

⏱ 33 min 241 cal 17g protein 2

Seasoned salmon on cedar planks with a MEATER thermometer, ready to grill

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

How to grill Salmon on a cedar plank

370 cal 35g protein

Stack of easy oatmeal pancakes topped with sprinkles and chocolate chips

Smart Treats

Easy Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

⏱ 21 min 147 cal 5g protein

Easy basic blueberry waffle topped with raspberries and blueberries

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Easy Basic Waffle Recipe

⏱ 6 min 285 cal 21g protein

Egg whites breakfast power bowl with Swiss cheese, fried egg, avocado, cucumber, olives and toast

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Egg Whites Breakfast Power Bowl with Swiss Cheese

357 cal 34g protein

Chicken kabobs with sliced zucchini and squash cooking on an open grill

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Chicken Kabobs on an open grill

266 cal 46g protein

Hand holding a cone of Lebanese milk ice cream booza with crushed pistachios

Smart Treats

Milk Ice Cream Booza

245 cal 6g protein 1 4

Bowl of creamy veggie lentil baby purée surrounded by fresh vegetables

Low-Calorie

Veggie Lentil ‘Yummy In Ma Tummy’ Baby Purée

⏱ 30 min 47 cal 2g protein 5 36

Bowl of Instant Pot chicken soup from scratch with carrots, chicken and fresh herbs

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Instant Pot Chicken Soup From Scratch!

⏱ 45 min 142 cal 16g protein 1 2

Bowl of Instant Pot lentil spinach hearty soup with carrots and tomatoes

Low-Calorie

Instant Pot Lentil Spinach Hearty Soup

⏱ 25 min 268 cal 15g protein 4 10

Bowl of buttery Instant Pot pigeon pea dal served over rice

Low-Calorie

Buttery Instant Pot Pigeon Pea Dal

⏱ 20 min 175 cal 7g protein 4 12

Plate of gluten-free coconut pecan cookies dusted with powdered sugar

Smart Treats

Gluten Free Coconut Pecan Cookies

⏱ 20 min 215 cal 2g protein 1 1

Skillet of organic ground turkey with bell peppers, celery and tomatoes

High-Protein

Organic Ground Turkey High Protein Low Carb Meal

⏱ 20 min 558 cal 74g protein 2 2

Stack of no bake pumpkin cheesecake bites with white chocolate topping

Smart Treats

Happy Thanksgiving No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 112 cal 2g protein 2

Chinese gooseberry pumpkin breakfast bowl with golden kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and granola

Energy BoostHigh-Protein

Chinese Gooseberry Pumpkin Breakfast Bowl

⏱ 10 min 348 cal 27g protein 1 3

Roasted red pepper sweet potato soup in a green mug with toast and grated Asiago

Low-Calorie

Roasted Red Pepper Sweet Potato Soup

⏱ 1 hr 150 cal 6g protein 3

Lebanese lentil rice pilaf (mdardara) with caramelized onions and cabbage tomato salad

Lebanese Lentil Rice Pilaf (Mdardara) with Cabbage Tomato Salad

⏱ 1 hr 582 cal 17g protein

Easy 15 minute vegan fried rice with chopsticks and a dish of soy sauce

Easy 15 Minute Vegan Fried Rice

⏱ 15 min 602 cal 14g protein

Banana pineapple green smoothie in a glass with green grapes and fresh spinach

Energy BoostLow-Calorie

Banana Pineapple Green Smoothie

⏱ 2 min 113 cal 2g protein

Bowls of toddler approved alphabet chicken soup with carrots, zucchini and alphabet pasta

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Toddler Approved Alphabet Chicken Soup

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 120 cal 13g protein 5 15

Bowl of detox red lentil veggie soup

Low-Calorie

Detox Red Lentil Veggie Soup

⏱ 40 min 207 cal 10g protein 1

The American protein bento snack box with peanut butter, egg, crackers, veggies, cheese and fruit

High-Protein

Protein Bento Snack Boxes

474 cal 21g protein 1 2

Easy broiled beef kabobs with red pepper and onion on turmeric rice with salad

High-Protein

Easy Broiled Beef Kabobs

⏱ 40 min 459 cal 41g protein 7 27

Serving of cashew cream green bean casserole with mushrooms and crispy onions

Low-Calorie

Cashew Cream Green Bean Casserole

⏱ 55 min 209 cal 7g protein

Bowl of slow cooker Lebanese kafta stew with meatballs, potatoes and carrots

Low-Calorie

Comforting Slow Cooker Kafta Stew

⏱ 4 hr 35 min 314 cal 16g protein 9

Bowl of creamy butternut squash sweet potato soup garnished with green onions

Low-Calorie

Creamy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

⏱ 40 min 192 cal 3g protein

Roasted fall vegetables with carrots, green beans, butternut squash and mushrooms on a baking sheet

Low-Calorie

Roasted Fall Vegetables

⏱ 1 hr 180 cal 5g protein 2 12

Cilantro garlic citrus butter grilled corn on the cob topped with chopped cilantro

Low-Calorie

Cilantro Garlic Citrus Butter Grilled Corn On The Cob

⏱ 20 min 142 cal 4g protein 2

Close-up of one pan salmon topped with cilantro garlic citrus butter, with asparagus and potatoes

High-Protein

One Pan Salmon and Veggies with Cilantro Garlic Citrus Butter

⏱ 45 min 558 cal 39g protein

Bowl of authentic Lebanese tabbouleh with parsley, tomatoes and lemon wedges

Low-Calorie

Fresh & Light Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh

⏱ 30 min 219 cal 5g protein 10 39

Bowl of toddler approved simple beef spaghetti in tomato sauce

Toddler Approved Simple Beef Spaghetti

⏱ 25 min 407 cal 20g protein 1

Colorful fresh chopped salad with chicken, chickpeas, avocado, feta and veggies arranged in sections

Low-Calorie

Rainbow Fresh Chopped Salad

⏱ 5 min 364 cal 20g protein

Bowl of Shorbet Adas Mediterranean red lentil soup with parsley and lemon

Low-Calorie

Shorbet Adas – Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup

⏱ 30 min 209 cal 12g protein 2 4

Banana yogurt fruit breakfast bowl topped with kiwi slices, raspberries, blueberries and pumpkin seeds

Energy BoostHigh-Protein

Banana Yogurt Fruit Breakfast Bowl

⏱ 10 min 319 cal 22g protein 2 8

Close-up of a tall stack of vegan flax raspberry pancakes with walnuts and raspberries

Low-Calorie

Vegan Flax Raspberry Pancakes

⏱ 20 min 97 cal 2g protein 1 5

Bowl of crock pot black bean lentil quinoa chili topped with avocado, cheddar and tortilla chips

Low-Calorie

Crock Pot Black Bean Lentil Quinoa Chili

⏱ 4 hr 50 min 311 cal 16g protein 28 119

Hot and hearty artichoke spinach dip in a casserole dish with multigrain crackers

Low-Calorie

Hearty Artichoke Spinach Dip

⏱ 45 min 148 cal 7g protein 1

Pan of crispy Italian ranch roasted red potatoes with fresh parsley

Low-Calorie

Italian Ranch Roasted Red Potatoes

⏱ 45 min 210 cal 4g protein 1 7

Sliced flax whole wheat kale pizza with mushrooms and tomatoes on a pizza stone

Low-Calorie

Flax Whole Wheat Kale Pizza

⏱ 1 hr 327 cal 14g protein

Bowl of simple spinach tofu with turmeric rice, wilted spinach and browned tofu

High-Protein

Simple Spinach Tofu With Turmeric Rice

⏱ 30 min 420 cal 22g protein 8 23

Bowl of roasted veggie quinoa pilaf with red and green peppers and zucchini

Low-Calorie

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Pilaf

⏱ 45 min 215 cal 8g protein

Slices of no bake frozen berry cheesecake with frozen berries on a graham cracker crust

Smart Treats

No Bake Frozen Berry Cheesecake

⏱ 10 min 320 cal 6g protein 2 7

Lebanese baba ghanouj eggplant dip topped with tomatoes, parsley, pine nuts and radishes

Low-Calorie

Lebanese Baba Ghanouj Eggplant Dip

⏱ 50 min 210 cal 6g protein

Smoked salmon dill goat cheese baguette bites on parchment paper

Low-Calorie

Smoked Salmon Dill Goat Cheese Baguette Bites

⏱ 10 min 210 cal 15g protein 1

Quick leftover salmon salad with boiled eggs, red onion and greens in a red bowl

High-Protein

Quick Leftover Salmon Salad

⏱ 5 min 525 cal 40g protein 2

Toddler approved ice cube tray colorful buffet with broccoli, strawberries, corn, edamame and cashews

Low-Calorie

Toddler Approved Ice Cube Tray Colorful Buffet

231 cal 14g protein 3

Cook once eat twice crockpot stuffed peppers and beef quinoa tacos

High-Protein

Cook Once Eat Twice Crockpot Stuffed Peppers And Tacos

⏱ 6 hr 10 min 469 cal 26g protein 1

Exotic fruit oatmeal bowl with dragon fruit, kiwi, pomegranate and coconut flakes

Energy Boost

Exotic Fruit Oatmeal Bowl

⏱ 10 min 512 cal 9g protein 2

Simple ricotta stuffed atayef dipped in ground pistachios

Smart Treats

Simple Ricotta Stuffed Atayef

⏱ 20 min 106 cal 3g protein 2

Close-up of a golden easy French apple tart dusted with powdered sugar

Smart Treats

Easy French Apple Tart

⏱ 35 min 189 cal 1g protein 2 10

Spiced sweet potato kale mushroom sauté in a white bowl

Low-Calorie

Spiced Sweet Potato Kale Mushroom Sautee

⏱ 25 min 131 cal 2g protein 2 5

Bowl of cilantro white bean artichoke dip with lemon and fresh cilantro

Low-Calorie

Cilantro White Bean Artichoke Dip

⏱ 10 min 336 cal 13g protein 3

Bowl of roasted garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with minced green onions

Low-Calorie

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

⏱ 35 min 219 cal 6g protein 2

Italian oven fried crispy chicken breast served with mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Italian Oven Fried Crispy Chicken Breasts

⏱ 59 min 270 cal 29g protein 3 3

Baked mahi-mahi with cilantro chutney over turmeric rice with peas

High-Protein

Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro Chutney and Turmeric Rice

⏱ 30 min 410 cal 37g protein 2 3

Bowl of 5 minute creamy hummus garnished with chickpeas, olive oil and parsley

Low-Calorie

5 Minute Creamy Hummus

⏱ 5 min 198 cal 8g protein 1

Lemon cedar planked salmon fillet grilled on lemon slices

High-Protein

Lemon Cedar Planked Salmon

⏱ 35 min 504 cal 46g protein

Roasted cauliflower and red peppers on a baking sheet

Low-Calorie

Roasted Cauliflower & Red Peppers

⏱ 35 min 80 cal 2g protein 2

Mini French apple tart glazed with apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar

Smart Treats

Easiest Mini French Apple Tarts

⏱ 30 min 221 cal 2g protein 1 2

One pot kale mushroom pasta with tomatoes and spaghetti in a Dutch oven

One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta

⏱ 30 min 449 cal 19g protein 1 6

Slice of cheesecake pumpkin swirl pie in a graham cracker crust

Smart Treats

Cheesecake Pumpkin Swirl Pie

⏱ 50 min 434 cal 11g protein 6

Bowl of roasted asparagus creamy soup topped with sour cream and asparagus tips

Low-Calorie

Roasted Asparagus Creamy Soup

⏱ 30 min 96 cal 4g protein 1

Almond milk, cashews, honey and vanilla for a heart-healthy green smoothie with cashews

Energy BoostLow-Calorie

Heart-Healthy Green Smoothie with Cashews

⏱ 4 min 343 cal 9g protein

Serving of creamy spinach chicken penne bake with a golden panko topping

High-Protein

Spinach Chicken Penne Bake

⏱ 30 min 524 cal 35g protein 1 2

Ricotta summer fruit with honey, topped with peaches, strawberries, blueberries and wheat germ

Smart Treats

Ricotta Summer Fruit with Honey

⏱ 15 min 296 cal 12g protein

Three moist banana blueberry muffins on a white plate with fresh blueberries and a banana

Smart Treats

Banana Blueberry Muffins

⏱ 35 min 179 cal 3g protein

Bowl of tuna potato salad with corn and peas, sprinkled with black pepper

Low-Calorie

Tuna Potato Salad with Corn and Peas

⏱ 20 min 200 cal 11g protein 1 3

Garlic lemon chicken drumsticks baked with potatoes and cilantro

High-Protein

Garlic Lemon Chicken Potatoes

⏱ 1 hr 30 min 524 cal 36g protein

Healthy baked fries seasoned with paprika, served with a mayo-ketchup dipping sauce

Low-Calorie

Healthy Baked Fries with Sauce

⏱ 40 min 212 cal 4g protein

Bowl of carrot potato zucchini soup garnished with fresh dill, served with bread

Low-Calorie

Carrot Potato Zucchini Soup

⏱ 50 min 203 cal 5g protein 5 18

Mom's comfort spaghetti in an orange bowl with red bell pepper and garlic

High-Protein

Mom’s Comfort Spaghetti

⏱ 50 min 433 cal 28g protein

Baked cheese tortilla topped with melted mozzarella and chopped green onions

High-Protein

Baked Cheese Tortilla

⏱ 17 min 437 cal 25g protein

Pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes with whipped frosting

Smart Treats

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes

⏱ 35 min 441 cal 5g protein 2

Creamy shrimp linguine with mushrooms and red bell pepper, garnished with parsley

High-Protein

Creamy Shrimp Linguine

⏱ 30 min 414 cal 30g protein

Eat, Pray, Love inspired dinner plate with boiled eggs and sautéed vegetables

Low-Calorie

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Inspired Dinner

⏱ 15 min 304 cal 18g protein

Artichoke mushroom beef stew with ground beef and artichoke hearts served over brown rice

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Artichoke Mushroom Beef Stew

⏱ 35 min 279 cal 27g protein

Turkey avocado sandwich on toasted whole grain bread with mixed greens

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

⏱ 10 min 431 cal 19g protein

Egg white dill omelet folded over sautéed mushrooms, orange sweet pepper and melted cheese

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Egg White Dill Omelet

⏱ 15 min 287 cal 20g protein

Red garlic dill mashed potatoes on a plate with chicken and sautéed squash

Low-Calorie

Red Garlic Dill Mashed Potatoes

⏱ 25 min 197 cal 5g protein 2

Fast easy guacamole in a white bowl with tortilla chips

Low-Calorie

Fast Easy Guacamole

⏱ 15 min 129 cal 2g protein 1

Avocado greens salad with mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, onion and diced avocado

Low-Calorie

Avocado Greens Salad

⏱ 10 min 209 cal 4g protein

Bowl of vegetable beef barley soup with carrots, corn and celery

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 268 cal 22g protein 2 6

Fresh arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, walnuts and shaved Parmesan

Low-Calorie

Fresh Arugula Salad

⏱ 15 min 212 cal 9g protein

Phyllo ashta shells filled with Lebanese cream and topped with ground pistachios

Smart Treats

Phyllo Ashta Shells with Pistachios

⏱ 30 min 482 cal 10g protein 4

Baked Pacific cod fillet topped with creamy avocado sauce

High-ProteinLow-Calorie

Fish (Pacific Cod) & Avocado Sauce

⏱ 40 min 309 cal 28g protein 14 31