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Top 10 Everyday Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss

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  • Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss
  • Healthy Breakfast Recipes
  • Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Bananas
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  • Protein Pancake
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  • Healthy Lunch Recipes
  • Italian Tuna Salad
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
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  • Vegan Spinach and Tomato Pasta
    • Ingredients:
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  • Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss
  • Chicken & Mushroom Ragu
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
    • Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
  • Chickpea & Beef Burgers
    • Ingredients:
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  • Healthy Snack Recipes
  • Crispy Parmesan Chicken
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
    • Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
  • Chicken Breasts
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
    • Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
  • Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss
  • Banana Strawberry Smoothie
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
    • Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
  • Sour Smoothie
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    • Instructions:
    • Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Top 10 Everyday Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss

Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss

Obesity can cause many health risks, which is why it is important that we make every effort to lose weight. Eating low-calorie healthy food can help us lose those extra pounds and regain health. Focus on clean eating. Have your meals on time and count your calories. Eat a good breakfast and a light dinner. Also, make sure to balance your meals by including salad, juice, chia seeds, protein shakes, brown rice, vegetable soup, and enough fresh vegetables and fruits.

There are other ways to lose belly fat too like the non-surgical fat removal procedure. But you will still need to focus on healthy eating to maintain the lost weight. It is also a good idea to exercise for at least 5 days a week.

Here are some healthy recipes for weight loss –

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

  1. Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Bananas

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes, Serves: 12

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • One tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
  • 2-1/2 cups of rolled oats
  • 1-1/2 cups of almond milk, unsweetened
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2 cups of raspberries or blueberries

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Prepare 12 muffin cups. Apply cooking spray. Keep aside.
  • Combine the extract, eggs, honey, and banana in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Next, bring together the oats, cinnamon, and baking powder in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Add this oat mixture to the egg mix. Make sure to mix well.
  • Add the almond milk.
  • Divide your oat mix evenly between the muffin cups.
  • Add the blueberries on top.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 112, Carbohydrates 20g, Cholesterol 31mg, Total Fat 2g, Protein 4g, Fiber 3g, Sugar 5g

  1. Protein Pancake

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup of uncooked oats
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
  • One oz. of blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon of stevia powder
  • ¼ cup of water

Instructions:

  • Blend everything together.
  • Heat your pan on medium flame. Apply cooking spray.
  • Pour your pancake batter when the pan is hot.
  • Spread the batter evenly.
  • Cook each side of the pancakes for a minute.
  • Serve with berries.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 182, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 22 g

Healthy Lunch Recipes

  1. Italian Tuna Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 cans of tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • ¼ cup green olives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed & chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of bottled pesto
  • 8 slices of whole-wheat bread
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 2 oz. mozzarella, sliced

Instructions:

  • Combine the onion, tuna, mayo, olives, capers, lemon juice, and pesto in your mixing bowl. Combine well by stirring.
  • Preheat your pan over medium heat.
  • Apply a thin layer of olive oil.
  • Cook each side for 3 minutes. The cheese should melt.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 453, Carbohydrates 27g, Cholesterol 37mg, Total Fat 22g, Protein 36g, Fiber 5g, Sugar 5g, Sodium 515mg, Potassium 513mg

  1. Vegan Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 cup of coconut cream
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup of vegan parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 5 basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups of spinach leaves

Instructions:

  • Cook the pasta as per the box directions. Drain.
  • Pour the oil into a skillet. Heat over medium flame.
  • Add the garlic and tomatoes. Stir occasionally for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the paprika, coconut cream, chili powder, and salt.
  • Stir together. Boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the cheese. Stir to melt.
  • Add the spinach. Stir again.
  • Take out from the heat.
  • Toss in the cooked, drained pasta noodles.
  • Add the chopped basil on top.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 471, Carbohydrates 53g, Total Fat 26g, Protein 11g, Fiber 5g, Sugar 5g, Sodium 333mg, Potassium 728mg

Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss

  1. Chicken & Mushroom Ragu

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes, Serves: 11

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 can peeled tomatoes, no added salt
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-3/4 pounds of chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
  • 8 ounces of mushrooms, quartered
  • ¼ cup of tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ cup of dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper, crushed
  • ½ cup Romano cheese, grated
  • 1 pound of whole-wheat linguine
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  • Boil a pot of water.
  • Pour the tomatoes and the juice into a bowl. Break the tomatoes into chunks with your hands.
  • Heat oil in your pressure cooker.
  • Add the carrots, mushrooms, and onion.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add the tomato paste, garlic, and chicken.
  • Cook for 4 more minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add the crushed red pepper, wine, tomatoes, and salt.
  • Cook for 2 minutes. Turn the heat off.
  • Close, lock the lid.
  • Cook for 7 minutes on high pressure. Release pressure manually.
  • Stir in the rosemary.
  • In the meantime, cook the pasta as per the package directions.
  • Drain. Serve with the sauce, parsley, and cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 464, Carbohydrates 51g, Cholesterol 61mg, Total Fat 17g, Protein 28g, Fiber 8g, Sugar 6g, Sodium 399mg, Potassium 869mg

  1. Chickpea & Beef Burgers

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 1 cup of canned chickpeas, rinsed & divided without added salt
  • 12 ounces of lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons mint, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper, ground
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, low-fat
  • 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced

Instructions:

  • Combine water, 1 teaspoon of oil, and half a cup chickpeas in your food processor. Pulse.
  • Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining chickpeas. Use a fork to mash.
  • Add the mint, beef, pepper, oregano, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  • Combine by mixing.
  • Form into 4 burgers. They should be 3-1/2 inches wide.
  • Now, heat the remaining oil over medium flame in your skillet.
  • Add the burgers. Cook each side for 3 minutes. Flip once.
  • Transfer to your plate. Sprinkle the remaining salt.
  • Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, combine the yogurt and feta with the lemon juice and zest in a bowl.
  • Use your electric mixer to beat on medium for a minute.
  • Serve your burgers on buns with lettuce, onion, sauce, and tomato.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 492, Carbohydrates 47g, Cholesterol 80mg, Total Fat 20g, Protein 33g, Fiber 10g, Sugar 12g, Sodium 783mg

Healthy Snack Recipes

  1. Crispy Parmesan Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes, Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • Four chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • Two teaspoons mayo
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Cut the cheese into small chunks.
  • Combine the pepper, salt, paprika, and Parmesan in your bowl.
  • Place the chicken in another bowl.
  • Add the mayo. Toss to cover the chicken evenly.
  • Add 1 piece at a time to your Parmesan mix. Coat well.
  • Use foil to cover your pan. Add the pieces.
  • Cook for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 274, Carbohydrates 1g, Cholesterol 92mg, Total Fat 19g, Protein 33g, Sodium 866mg, Potassium 441mg

  1. Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 12 minutes, Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless
  • ¾ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon parsley, dried
  • ¾ teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/8 cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Heat your skillet on high.
  • Keep your chicken on the skillet. Cook for a minute.
  • Turn. Cook for another minute.
  • Place the skillet in your oven. Cook for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 208, Cholesterol 125mg, Total Fat 6g, Protein 39g, Sodium 200mg

Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

  1. Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana
  • 1-1/4 cups strawberry (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1o almonds
  • 3 tablespoons protein powder (chocolate flavored)
  • 1 cup of ice cubes

Instructions:

  • Keep the strawberries, banana, water, and almonds in a blender.
  • Blend. Include the ice cubes.
  • Puree till it becomes smooth.
  • Now include the protein powder.
  • Keep mixing until it gets even.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 349, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Fat: 8 g, Sugar: 25 g, Fiber: 10 g, Protein: 21 g

  1. Sour Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 peeled orange
  • 1 cup of ice cubes
  • One peeled lemon
  • 2 peeled limes
  • 1 peeled kiwi
  • Honey to taste

Instructions:

  • Blend the orange, ice, lemon, limes, honey, and kiwi in your blender till everything is smooth.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 105, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Fat: 1 g, Sugar: 15 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 2 g

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I'm Alejandra de la Torre and my passion is sharing food with my family and friends, so there wasn't a better career path than creating amazing recipes and pictures meant to be shared and enjoyed. After studying sociology and literature, I decided to pursue my real call and started cooking school, and soon after came the pictures. I love Asian-inspired dishes, as well as Mediterranean and Italian Cuisines, and I'm here to share all my love for food with you. I hope you enjoy it!

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