If they aren’t, you may find yourself snacking later on or overeating during your next meal.
“However, not all low-calorie foods are filling or contribute to satiety.
Below are some examples of lower-calorie foods and ingredients that can actually be satisfying and filling!
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Most of these choices are high in protein, fiber, or both.”
Enter, this deliciously creamy whipped cottage cheese, complete with fresh, fiber-packed blackberries and pistachios.
Get our recipe forWhipped Cottage Cheese With Berries and Pistachios.
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The smoked salmon and Boursin cheese add a unique twist to a classic frittata.
Each serving is only 214 calories while offering 16 grams of protein.
Get our recipe forHealthy Smoked Salmon and Boursin Cheese Frittata.
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Savor it for lunch or dinner for a meal that’s under 500 calories.
Get our recipe forVegetarian Pesto Gnocchi With Green Beans and Tomatoes.
The swordfish provides omega-3 fatty acids, whichresearchshows can help with belly fat loss.
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Combined with a refreshing blueberry avocado salsa, those belly fat-blasting benefits are taken to the next level.
This meal offers 35 grams of protein and is only 392 calories.
Get our recipe forKeto Seared Ginger-Cumin Swordfish With Blueberry-Avocado Salsa.
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That’s where this broccoli-cheese eggs-in-a-mug recipe comes in clutch.
Plus, it provides a whopping 23 grams of protein per serving!
Get our recipe forEasy Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug.
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At just 330 calories, it’s a much healthier alternative to your typical burger order.
Plus, it’s seamless to prepare on hectic weeknights.
The sun-dried tomato aioli brings everything full circle.
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Get our recipe forQuick Chicken Burger With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli.
It’s sure to become a favorite breakfast staple in your weekly rotation.
This bowl of oats is just 320 calories and offers an impressive amount of protein and fiber.
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It’s 240 calories and will fill you up on protein.
Get our recipe forVeggie Scramble With Mushrooms, Spinach, and Goat Cheese.
A quarter-cup of hemp hearts is only around180 caloriesand provides almost 10 grams of protein.
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Get our recipe forKeto Overnight Oats With Berries and Cream.
Keto Zucchini Noodles With Bacon Vinaigrette
Spruce up your veggies with this keto zucchini noodle recipe.
Get our recipe forKeto Zucchini Noodles With Bacon Vinaigrette.
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Get our recipe forAvocado Crispbreads with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Consider adding this quick breakfast veggie burger to your meal rotation.
It’s satisfying, plant-based, and won’t break the calorie bank.
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(Plus, we love a quick and easy meal in the morning!)
Get our recipe forBest-Ever Breakfast Veggie Burger.
Our recipe for grilled mahi-mahi comes with a fresh salsa verde for just 280 calories per serving.
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Pair it with a side of grilled vegetables, and you’re set.
Get our recipe forGrilled Mahi-Mahi With Salsa Verde.
And the best part?
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you’re able to whip it up in just one to two minutes.
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Grilled Vegetable Wrap With Balsamic Mayo
This grilled veggie delight is simple, healthy, and oh-so-satisfying.
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Plus, one grilled veggie wrap is just 240 calories.
Get our recipe forGrilled Vegetable Wrap With Balsamic Mayo.
Pumpkin provides potassium, vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber.
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Get our recipe forPumpkin Chili.
you’re able to enjoy any leftovers after your hosting duties are done!
One serving provides six grams of protein and two grams of fiber and is a mere 181 calories.
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Get our recipe forKeto Everything Cream Cheese Cucumbers.
Get our recipe forAsian-Inspired Tuna Burger With Wasabi Mayo.
For 230 calories, you’ll get your fill of protein and deliciousness.
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For an even lower-calorie spin, whip up your own dressing.
Get our recipe forTurkey BLT Salad.
Vegetarian-Friendly Stuffed Tomatoes
You’ve likely prepared stuffed peppers before, but what about stuffed tomatoes?
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Our recipe for stuffed tomatoes is vegetarian and overflowing with deliciousness.
In addition, it calls for just a couple of minutes of prep work.
Get our recipe forVegetarian-Friendly Stuffed Tomatoes.
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It’s filled with omega-3s and will help fill you up.
At just 310 calories per serving, it’s a total winner for dinner.
Get our recipe forMoroccan-Inspired Quinoa Pilaf and Salmon.
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This lean protein is filling and downright delicious when paired with fresh lemon and capers.
Pair it with a side of veggies like steamed broccoli, and you have yourself a full meal.
Get our recipe forThe Best-Ever Chicken Piccata.
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Take these Asian-inspired chicken meatballs, for instance.
The lean protein offers a healthier, weight-loss-friendly alternative to this dinnertime staple.
Each serving is 230 calories and can be served with fresh lettuce to make lettuce wraps.
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Get our recipe forAsian-Inspired Chicken Meatballs.
(It’s also Whole30 and paleo-friendly.)
Get our recipe forChicken Zoodle Soup.
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Get our recipe forBlackened Tilapia With Garlic-Lime Butter.
It also calls for zoodles rather than classic ramen noodles for a healthier alternative.
Get our recipe forChicken Ramen With Shiitake Mushrooms and Spinach.
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But it doesn’t need to be autumn for you to enjoy this tasty superfood.
Our recipe boasts a scrumptious flavor profile you’ll crave time and time again.
It’s a stellar dinner to put together for 400 calories and a whopping 33 grams of protein.
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Get our recipe forPumpkin Pad Thai.
This recipe takes chicken and vegetables to the next level by incorporating a maple-balsamic sauce and fresh rosemary.
Get our recipe forSlow Cooker Maple-Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables.
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One serving is 387 calories and gets the job done!
Get our recipe forEasy Butternut Squash Pasta Salad.
Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Breakfast does not have to be boring.
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Add some zest to your day with these scrumptious no-sugar-added blueberry lemons.
After all, losing weight doesn’t have to mean giving up baked goods.
This recipe is healthy and satisfying, and each muffin provides essential antioxidants.
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Get our recipe forBlueberry Lemon Muffins.
Homemade sweets can absolutely be enjoyed in moderation when striving to achieve your weight goal.
you’re able to even nix the lemon frosting to further lower the calorie count.
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Get our recipe forKeto Lemon Cookies With Lemon Frosting.
This meal is creamy, delicious, seamless to make, and will only cost you 355 calories.
Get our recipe forLight Avocado-Crab Salad.
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Our recipe is vegetarian, crunchy, and refreshing for just 130 calories per serving.
Get our recipe forEasiest Healthy Coleslaw.
Raspberry-Peach Swirled Smoothie
For your splurge day, consider this refreshing smoothie treat.
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Get our recipe forRaspberry-Peach Swirled Smoothie.
We’ll take it!
Get ready for 16 grams of protein and eight grams of fiber in each serving.
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Get our recipe forSlow Cooker Cuban Tomato and Black Bean Soup.
Plus, each serving is just 264 calories.
Get our recipe forHealthy Mango-Ginger Overnight Oats.
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It’s gluten-free, has all-natural ingredients, and is 199 calories per serving.
Enjoy a slice for breakfast or when snack time rolls around.
Get our recipe forZucchini Bread.
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Get our recipe forWhole30 Warm Sauteed Apples with Caramel Drizzle.
Nutrient-Packed Simmered Lentils
We can’t say enough great things about lentils.
Our recipe for simmered lentils is 160 calories a serving.
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Get our recipe forNutrient-Packed Simmered Lentils.
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