Healthy Easy To Make Low Calorie Recipes | LaaLoosh (2024)

Turkey Taco Soup Recipe – 2 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

A taco in liquid form, this delicious Turkey Taco Soup is so hearty and satisfying! It’s a perfect Weight Watchers recipe that’s great for just about anytime.

It reheats and freezes well, so I like to double the batch and keep a good supply in my freezer.

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Garlic Shrimp Linguine Recipe – 5 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Enlighten your taste buds with this incredible Garlic Shrimp Linguine…

Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe – 5 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

‘m gonna get right to the point here..this Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe was ridiculously good. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the filling was creamy, cheesy, broccoli heaven. Everything was perfectly flavored, and it made for fantastic leftovers.

Spinach and Artichoke Phyllo Log Recipe – 6 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

If you can’t get enough spinach and artichoke dip, you came to right place today! This Spinach and Artichoke Phyllo Log takes a unique twist by putting traditional spinach artichoke dip inside sheets of whole wheat phyllo dough to create an incredible log of mouthwatering flavors – no dipping required. The crispy phyllo makes a perfect vehicle for the creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke mixture. And the best thing is that this Weight Watchers Recipe is so versatile! I originally made this as a lunch, and ate half a phyllo log with a salad and small cup of soup. But it would also work really well as an appetizer or side dish for breakfast or brunch, simply by slicing into smaller servings. And when a half of a log is only 6 Points this is one dish that you can really enjoy without feeling an ounce of guilt.

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Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders Recipe – 6 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Treat yourself to a chicken recipe with a tropical flair! These crispy and delicious Coconut Chicken Tenders are a great way to shake things up. Tender, juicy chicken breast strips, breaded in shredded coconut, and then crisped to perfection in coconut oil.

Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe – 7 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

This unique twist on a tamale turns a popular Mexican meal into a classic American-style comfort dish that is positively delicious. A base of cornbread mixed with corn, green chilies and fresh jalapeños topped with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce and cheese come together to put a tamale into casserole form.

Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Lemon Chive Sauce Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

A few weeks ago, I bought a new toy for myself…the Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Cutter. This nifty little gadget allows me to very easily turn whole zucchini into lovely, uniformly shaped zucchini noodles in just a few seconds.

This is a lot easy that performing this task with my mandolin slicer, and it’s really quite fun. Eager to put my Veggetti to the test, I whipped up this deliciously fresh and light Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Lemon Chive Sauce Recipe. I made it as a quick, no-cook side dish to a Sunday brunch, and it was excellent. Very light, lemony, and simple, it came out to just 2 Points per serving. I can’t wait to play around with the Veggetti and see what other great new Weight Watchers Recipes I can create!

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Spicy Egg Drop Soup Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

Soup is one of go to recipes whenever I’m really hungry. I eat a bowl before I eat my lunch or dinner, and then that helps to fill me up, so I don’t overdo it on the main course. And egg drop soup is a delicious and light option.

Blue Cheese Burger Recipe – 9 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Sometimes, you just gotta have a big, juicy, manly, hearty burger. Last week, I had one of those days. So I put together this Blue Cheese Burger Recipe that was seriously out of this world. Each burger came out to just 9 Points, which wasn’t bad considering how big and satisfying it was. I probably could’ve used a sandwich thin, or some other low carb hamburger bun, and shaved off an extra Point or two, but this time, I needed something BIG and carb-y.

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken and Noodles with Broccoli – 5 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Treat yourself to an easy weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will love! This Slow Cooker Asian Chicken and Noodles Recipe serves up chicken that has been slow cooking all day in a delightfully flavorful Asian-inspired sauce, and is ever so tender and juicy.

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Cheese, Onion, and Vegetable Egg White Frittata Recipe – 3 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Frittata is such a fancy word for what it really is – basically, Italy’s version of an open faced omelet. And don’t let that fancy word fool you into thinking it’s some complicated dish, because it’s one of the easiest egg recipes ever. I love to make frittata for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner…whatever!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

The only food other than pizza that I absolutely obsess over, is buffalo chicken wings. Mostly, it’s the sauce that I crave, and I will pretty much eat buffalo chicken flavored anything. I simply CANNOT resist. So at home, I love to experiment with new buffalo chicken recipes that are delicious but still Weight Watchers friendly. Recently, I whipped up some of these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and they were truly out of this world! So easy to make, and a lot less messy than wings!

Healthy Easy To Make Low Calorie Recipes | LaaLoosh (2024)

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What is considered a low-calorie dinner? ›

“A low-calorie meal can be in the 300 to 400 calorie range for breakfast and 500 to 600 calorie range for lunch and dinner meals, and 100 to 200 calorie range for snacks,” says Vandana Sheth, R.D.N., C.D.E.S., F.A.N.D., registered dietitian nutritionist and author of My Indian Table: Quick & Tasty Vegetarian Recipes.

What food is filling but not fattening? ›

High-fiber foods not only provide volume but also take longer to digest, making you feel full longer on fewer calories. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains all contain fiber. Popcorn is a good example of a high-volume, low-calorie whole grain. One cup of air-popped popcorn has about 30 calories.

How can I lose 5 lbs quickly? ›

10 Tips To Lose 5 Pounds Quickly
  1. Use smaller bowls and plates.
  2. Prep your food in advance.
  3. Replace processed foods with whole foods.
  4. Get enough sleep.
  5. Add cardio and weights into your regular workout routine.
  6. Put down that alcoholic beverage.
  7. Drink water before eating meals.
  8. Hold the salt.
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What meal burns the most calories? ›

Metabolism-Boosting Powers: Chicken, turkey and other protein-packed lean meats take more energy for your body to break down than carbohydrate or fat-rich foods, therefore, burning slightly more calories during the digestive process. Tip: Trim off any visible fat from meat and poultry, including the skin.

How quickly will I lose weight on 1200 calories a day? ›

To calculate your weight-maintenance calories, multiply your weight by 15. If 1,200 calories a day is more than 500 calories lower than your weight-maintenance calories, you can expect to lose more than 1 to 2 pounds per week.

What food to eat to lose weight? ›

If losing weight is your goal, these 16 foods may help support a healthy weight loss journey.
  • Eggs. ...
  • Leafy greens. ...
  • Fish. ...
  • Cruciferous vegetables. ...
  • Chicken breast and some lean meats. ...
  • Potatoes and other root vegetables. ...
  • Beans and legumes. ...
  • Soups.

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