Slimming meals to help you shrink
Losing weight doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen cooking healthy meals. These quick dishes rely on few ingredients, packaged foods, and simple instructions—leaving you no excuse to ditch your weight loss goal.
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl
This breakfast bowl combines egg whites, cheese, potatoes, and turkey sausage into a hearty and protein-packed morning meal.
- Microwave a Jimmy Dean D-Lights Breakfast Bowl (230)
- Pair with one slice whole wheat toast (70)
- Wash it down with 6 oz orange juice (80)
Total calories: 380
Peanut Butter Soy Smoothie
Take a break from same-old cereal and milk. A sweet smoothie
infused with creamy peanut butter packs in fiber, protein, and a
serving of fruit.
- To make the smoothie, blend 1 cup vanilla soy milk (100), 1
- Tbsp peanut butter (90), 1/2 banana (50), 1/4 tsp cinnamon,
- and 6 ice cubes
- Pair it with a toasted whole wheat English muffin (130) with 2
- tsp all-fruit jam (20)
Blueberry Nut Oatmeal
We combine two of the healthiest foods—brain-boosting
blueberries and heart-healthy oatmeal—to make your
morning start right.
- Cook 1/2 cup dry Quick 1-Minute Quaker Oats (150)
- Top with 1 cup frozen organic blueberries (80), 2 Tbsp
- cashews (100), and 1 Tbsp honey (60)
Total calories: 390
Superfast Chef Salads
Creamy ranch dressing and shredded cheese make this
healthy salad taste rich and satisfying.
- To make the salad, mix 2 cups salad greens (20) with
2 oz water-packed drained canned tuna (80) or salmon
(60) and 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (70). Top with 2
Tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheese (50) and 2 Tbsp
fat-free ranch dressing (40)
- Pair it with a small dinner roll (78)
- After the meal, enjoy a Hunt's Fat-Free Snack
Pack Chocolate Pudding (90)
Total calories: 408-428
Barbecue Chicken Pita
Make use of leftover chicken in this tasty sandwich that
sneaks in whole grains and veggies.
- Stir together 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce (50) and 1/2 cup
chopped precooked chicken (120); microwave for 30
seconds or until hot
- Cut a whole wheat pita (170) in half and stuff each with
chicken mixture
- Top with 1 cup chopped lettuce (10), 2 Tbsp diced
cucumber (5), and 1 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (10)
- Pair with 10 baby carrots (40)
Total calories: 405
Vegetarian Chili
Chili is an easy, low-cost way to add fiber and protein to
your lunch. Get your serving of greens by pairing with a crunchy,
refreshing salad.
- Heat 1 cup Hormel Vegetarian Chili with Beans (190)
- Pair with a large salad made with 2 cups lettuce (20),
1 tomato (20), salad dressing spray (10). Add two 1/2-oz
slices Alpine Lace Swiss Cheese (90), cut into thin strips
- Eat with one 6" corn tortilla (60)
Total calories: 390
Confetti Pesto Pasta
Pasta cravings? No problem! Lighten your typical Italian feast
by sticking to a 1 cup serving of pasta and loading it with lots
of veggies and lean protein.
- Combine 1 pint cherry tomatoes (50), 1 1/2 cups cooked
green beans (66), 1 1/2 cups diced chicken breast (346),
1/4 cup pesto sauce (230), and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- Add 4 cups cooked linguine (800)
- Garnish with 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (83)
Total calories: 395 per serving; serves 4
Tofu and Veggie Stir-fry
Make your own, healthier version of Chinese takeout even
faster than the delivery guy can show up at the door!
- Sauté in a wok or skillet 1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm
Chinese-Style Stirfry Blend (40)
- Add 1/2 cup extra-firm tofu (100)
- Stir into the stirfry 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90) and
1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (5)
- Pair with 2/3 cup Minute Brown Rice (150)
Total calories: 385
Vanilla Macademia Parfait
For an afternoon snack that will keep you full 'til dinner, try a
sweet, nutty yogurt parfait.
- Spoon into a bowl 1 container Stonyfield Farm Fat-Free
Vanilla Yogurt (130)
- Top with 1 cup Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal (70)
- Add 2 Tbsp macademia nuts (120) and 1 Tbsp maple
syrup (50)
Total calories: 370
Sinless S'mores
For an after-dinner dessert, enjoy two chocolaty s'mores—
without major calorie overdose!
- Place 2 marshmallows (45) and 2 chocolate kisses (50)
on a graham cracker square (30) and top with another graham
cracker square (30); repeat to make the second one (155)
- Heat in the microwave until soft and chocolate melts
- Enjoy with 1 cup fat-free milk (100)
Total calories: 410
Source
http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/diets/low-calorie-meals-5-minute-meals-weight-loss
