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All year, MyFitnessPal users have worked toward their weight-loss goals by regularly logging their healthy meal choices. Our most popular recipes of 2017 range from protein-packed pancakes for breakfast to avocado Greek yogurt chicken salad for lunch and hummus-crusted chicken for dinner. Not only are they healthy and satisfying, they all have less than 375 calories.
1. LOW-CARB EGGS FLORENTINE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
Save money and skip the wait by staying home for brunch. Poached eggs and a homemade Hollandaise sauce are topped with sliced, roasted tomatoes instead of English muffins for a high-protein, low-carb meal.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 354; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 10g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 586mg; Sodium: 274mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 25g
If you’re looking for a high-protein breakfast, but are tired of eggs, these pancakes are for you. Top with your favorite berries for an extra nutritional boost.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 196mg; Sodium: 676mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 20g
A lightened-up alternative to the traditional Buffalo wing appetizer, these cauliflower bites are tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce and served with a creamy buttermilk-herb dip. A healthier riff on the traditional game-watching favorite, this version has just 129 calories per serving.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 129; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 195mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 7g
4. OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAKFAST COOKIES
Chewy chocolate chip breakfast cookies come together with just three simple ingredients: ripe bananas, oats and dark chocolate chips. Make a batch in the evening for an easy on-the-go breakfast the next morning.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 9g; Protein: 2g
5. BAKED HUMMUS-CRUSTED CHICKEN
Hummus serves as the crust in this protein-rich chicken dish. Serve over roasted zucchini or your preferred vegetable for an easy, gluten-free dinner — and take the leftovers for lunch the next day.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 358; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 785mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 39g
6. AVOCADO GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD
This twist on the classic chicken salad features bacon, avocados and grilled chicken tossed in a tangy lemon dressing with Greek yogurt replacing traditional mayo to reduce fat content.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 250; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Sodium: 209mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 28g
7. BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE OATMEAL
This creamy baked oatmeal is dotted with high-antioxidant blueberries and tastes like dessert. Its 12 grams of protein mean it will keep you full until lunch. It stores well in the fridge for a few days, so you can have breakfast ready for the whole week.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 288; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 63mg; Sodium: 388mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 12g
With no added sugar, these gluten-free brownies tackle a chocolate craving in a whole new, minimally sweet way. Use the nut butter of your choice, and know you can also sweeten them with dates.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 83; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 72mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 4g
9. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Lean Mediterranean chicken meatballs can be served for lunch, dinner or a snack. These meatballs are perfectly juicy and only take 12–15 minutes to bake.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 132mg; Sodium: 132mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 24g
10. BLACK BEAN SPINACH QUESADILLA
These vegetarian quesadillas make a delicious, quick meatless Monday meal. Packed with black beans, fresh baby spinach and mushrooms, this easy recipe also doesn’t skip any of the good stuff, like cheese and jalapeños.
