If you search weight loss recipes online you can get thousands of recipes. Now question is which you should follow?
So we’ve compiled this list of 30 recipes for weight loss, grouped into breakfasts, Appetizers, snacks, juice, smoothies, lunches, dinners and desserts.
Table of Content:
Breakfast:
1. Gingerbread Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Chia Seeds
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- Dash of Sea Salt
- More Sweetener as needed for taste
2. Quinoa Egg Bake with Thyme and Garlic
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 8 eggs
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups packed baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese
3. Sausage Apple Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Maple Flavor Pork Sausage Roll
- 6 cups bread cubed into ¾-inch pieces
- 10 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- maple syrup, if desired
4. Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground grass-fed beef or ground turkey
- 1 can organic diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (more to taste)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 pepper, sliced
- Himalayan sea salt, to taste
- 6-8 eggs
- Optional: 1 can beans, rinsed and drained (not paleo)
- Optional: 1 cup blue potatoes or sweet potatoes, cubed
- Optional: 1/4 cup jalapenos, diced
5. Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 Tbsp butter, divided
- 2 medium apples, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
- 3 Tbsp organic brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fat-free skim milk
Appetizers and snacks:
6. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Cakes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna
- 2 tbsp hot chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp hot chili oil
- 1/4 cup Vegenaise
- 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
7. Bang bang shrimp with napa cabbage slaw
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 pound raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 head napa cabbage, sliced into shreds
- 1 cup butter lettuce, sliced into shreds
- 1/4 head red cabbage, sliced into shreds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, torn
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
8. Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 20 small whole mushrooms (about 10 oz)
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1/2 package (4 ounces) cream cheese, slightly softened
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 bacon slices, finely chopped
- 1/4 green bell pepper, very finely chopped
- salt,cayenne pepper, paprika
- fresh lemon juice (optional)
9. Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Ingredients:
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken cubed (I use a rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more or less, depending on preferences)
- Ranch dressing, dip or sour cream
10. Crustless Quiche with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup spinach
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, or your favorite
- salt and pepper
Lunch:
11. Egg Salad Sandwich
Ingredients:
- 6 HARD-BOILED EGGS
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 8 slices rustic wheat bread
- 4 lettuce leaves
12. ROAST BEEF AND HORSERADISH WRAP
Ingredients:
- 1 large tortilla
- 1/4 pound roast beef, sliced thin
- 2 slices cheese (I used Sargento Colby-Pepper Jack)
- 1/2 cup arugula
- Fresh Sprouts
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
13. Chicken Panini
Ingredients:
- 8 1/2-inch slices hearty multigrain or ciabatta bread
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced or shredded purchased deli-roasted chicken
- 1/2 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers
- drained and cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
14. Zucchini Pizza Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini, cut on the diagonal into 1/4 inch slices
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
15. Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
- 1 cup dressing of choice
- 1/2 cup fresh spicy salsa
Dinner:
16. Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Ingredients:
- 1lb 16/20 count raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 7oz Andouille sausage link (or Kielbasa if you want a mild sausage)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 6-8 bamboo skewers
17. Garlic Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon with Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon filets, skin removed (about 2 lbs total)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (or regular)
- 2 teaspoons minced or chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets (or serve with your favorite veggie)
- optional for garnish: chopped scallion, sesame seeds, sprinkle of parsley for color
18. Korean Beef and Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, dry but rinsed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
salt and pepper, to taste - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
19. Grilled Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
20. Sriracha Teriyaki Meatball Bowls
Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey meat
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 scallion, white part only, minced
- 1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons oil (olive, vegetable, canola) for frying
For the Sriracha Teriyaki:
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
For the rice:
- 2 cups instant brown rice, cooked according to package instructions
Scallions, for sprinkling
Desserts:
21. Easy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. (16.5 oz.) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, divided
- 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 1 oz. BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts
22. Lemon mousse with fresh berries
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 11/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
- 1 12-ounce basket strawberries, hulled, halved (or quartered if large)
- 1 6-ounce basket fresh blueberries
- 1 6-ounce basket fresh raspberries
- 1 6-ounce basket fresh blackberries
- 2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 8 whole strawberries (for garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs
23. Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 large egg whites (100 grams)
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (regular unsweetened or Dutch-processed), sifted
24. Spiced Cranberry Compote Oatmeal
Ingredients:
Oatmeal:1/2 C raw oats, 1/3 C skim milk (or soy)- Few shakes cinnamon
- 1/3 C lowfat cottage cheese
- 1/2 C fresh cranberries
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Few shakes cinnamon
- Few shakes nutmeg
25. Karikku Coconut Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
- Tender Coconut Pulp : from 2 /1 cup (approx)
- Tender Coconut Water : from 1 /1/2 cup (approx)
- Gelatin : 5 tsp (If you don’t have gelatine and replace with 10 grms china grass)
- Water : 1 cup
- Condensed Milk : 1 tin (reduce sugar if using condensed milk)
- Vanilla Essence : 1/2 tsp
- Milk : 1 1/2 cup
- Sugar : 1/2 cup or according to your taste
Juice and Smoothies:
26. Mean Green
Ingredients:
- Apples – 2 medium (3″ dia) 364g
- Celery – 4 stalk, large (11″-12″ long) 256g
- Cucumber – 1 cucumber (8-1/4″) 301g
- Ginger Root – 1 thumb (1″ dia) 24g
- Kale – 6 leaf (8-12″) 210g
- Lemon – 1/2 fruit (2-3/8″ dia) 42g
27. Ginger-Beet Juice
Ingredients:
- 1 medium orange, peeled and quartered
- 3 kale leaves
- 1 medium apple, cut into wedges
- 1 medium carrot, peeled
- 1 large beet, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger
- Ice cubes (optional)
28. Green Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1/2 chopped lemon
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 chopped cucumber
- 2 cored and chopped sweet apples
29. Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/3 cup strawberry yogurt
- 1/3 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
- 1/2 medium firm banana, chopped
- 4 ice cubes
- 8 teaspoons sugar
30. Almond Mocha High Protein
Ingredients:
- Whey Protein Blend
- Protein Blend
- Coffee
- Almonds
- Non-Fat Milk
- Turbinado
is a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She has a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science from Dhaka University and has worked with various clients to help them achieve their health goals through personalized diet plans. Mounota is passionate about educating people on the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle and has written extensively on the subject for various publications.
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