For those who are looking to cut calories or just eat healthier, there are a variety of simple and healthy meals that can help you shed the pounds and feel fuller longer. From low-carb breakfast bites to light dinners, these recipes can help you eat lighter and inspire you to achieve your health goals.
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Breakfast
Low-Carb Breakfast Burrito
Ditch the tortilla and make your next breakfast burrito with a collard greens wrap. The leaves make a firm wrap that you can fill with your favorite morning burrito ingredients. Fill your burritos with scrambled eggs and black beans for a high-protein, low-carb breakfast.
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Omega-3 Vegetarian Omelet
Omelets make a very quick and satisfying meal in the morning. This recipe is packed with omega-3, veggies and other healthy ingredients to help you jumpstart your day. Add hemp seeds, chia seeds or flax seeds to your eggs before cooking for nutritious omega fatty acids.
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Healthier Blueberry Pancakes
There’s nothing like a warm stack of blueberry flapjacks in the morning. This recipe combines tapioca and almond-based ingredients for a fluffy and healthy pancake that's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal bars are the perfect breakfast food to enjoy at home or on-the-go. Add dried fruits, nuts and sweeteners for an even sweeter kick. You can enjoy these baked oatmeal bars on their own or with a dollop of yogurt and fresh fruit.
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Eggs Baked in Tomatoes
Start your morning with some tasty eggs baked in tomatoes. These bite-sized delights make for a simple and low-carb breakfast. Use vine-ripened tomatoes for the perfect portion sizes.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Protein-Loaded Sweet Potato and Oatmeal Mini-Casserole
These protein-loaded sweet potato and oatmeal mini-casseroles are a great make-ahead breakfast item. It’s packed with complex carbohydrates and lean protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Make a batch on the weekend to enjoy for breakfast throughout the week.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Healthy Smoothie
There’s nothing more refreshing than a freshly made smoothie in the morning. Simply gather your smoothie ingredients and blend for a filling beverage to fuel your day. Use fresh fruits, frozen fruits or unsweetened milk to keep these smoothies low-calorie without compromising flavor.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Homemade Gluten-Free Muesli
Combine rolled oats and other dry seeds and ingredients to create this gluten-free muesli. You can add milk and bananas for a hearty breakfast or snack on it throughout the day. It's loaded with delicious and healthy omega-3, fiber and protein.
Breakfast
Low-Carb Breakfast Burrito
Ditch the tortilla and make your next breakfast burrito with a collard greens wrap. The leaves make a firm wrap that you can fill with your favorite morning burrito ingredients. Fill your burritos with scrambled eggs and black beans for a high-protein, low-carb breakfast.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Omega-3 Vegetarian Omelet
Omelets make a very quick and satisfying meal in the morning. This recipe is packed with omega-3, veggies and other healthy ingredients to help you jumpstart your day. Add hemp seeds, chia seeds or flax seeds to your eggs before cooking for nutritious omega fatty acids.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Healthier Blueberry Pancakes
There’s nothing like a warm stack of blueberry flapjacks in the morning. This recipe combines tapioca and almond-based ingredients for a fluffy and healthy pancake that's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal bars are the perfect breakfast food to enjoy at home or on-the-go. Add dried fruits, nuts and sweeteners for an even sweeter kick. You can enjoy these baked oatmeal bars on their own or with a dollop of yogurt and fresh fruit.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Eggs Baked in Tomatoes
Start your morning with some tasty eggs baked in tomatoes. These bite-sized delights make for a simple and low-carb breakfast. Use vine-ripened tomatoes for the perfect portion sizes.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Protein-Loaded Sweet Potato and Oatmeal Mini-Casserole
These protein-loaded sweet potato and oatmeal mini-casseroles are a great make-ahead breakfast item. It’s packed with complex carbohydrates and lean protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Make a batch on the weekend to enjoy for breakfast throughout the week.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Healthy Smoothie
There’s nothing more refreshing than a freshly made smoothie in the morning. Simply gather your smoothie ingredients and blend for a filling beverage to fuel your day. Use fresh fruits, frozen fruits or unsweetened milk to keep these smoothies low-calorie without compromising flavor.
(Image: Julia Mueller/Demand Media)
Homemade Gluten-Free Muesli
Combine rolled oats and other dry seeds and ingredients to create this gluten-free muesli. You can add milk and bananas for a hearty breakfast or snack on it throughout the day. It's loaded with delicious and healthy omega-3, fiber and protein.
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