Recipes

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
• Appetizers and snacks
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Desserts
• Juice and Smoothies

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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28. Green Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1/2 chopped lemon
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 chopped cucumber
• 2 cored and chopped sweet apples

 

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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

 

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30. Almond Mocha High Protein

Ingredients:

• Whey Protein Blend
• Protein Blend
• Coffee
• Almonds
• Non-Fat Milk
• Turbinado

 

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