2024 is finally here, and many people are adopting the "New Year, New You" mentality. Whether you're focusing on your finances, relationships, mental health, or physical health, having some weight loss recipes to cook at home can be a helpful part of the process. When looking for recipes that can help with your weight loss goals, you'll want to look for those that have higher amounts of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
If you've set the goal of losing weight in a healthy, sustainable way but don't quite know where to begin, these 65 weight-loss recipes can provide you with plenty of helpful inspiration. From breakfast to dinner, we've got you covered. Let's dive in!
Sunrise Sandwich
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With turkey, cheese, egg, tomato, guacamole, and a whole wheat English muffin, this breakfast sandwich is an impressive balance of important nutrients. High in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, it will keep you feeling satisfied and full until lunch.
Breakfast Tacos with Bacon and Spinach
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Eating these tacos for breakfast just makes sense. They're quick and easy to make, you can include a bunch of your favorite ingredients, and they provide a nutrient boost as well. With bacon, eggs, and cheese for protein, and vegetables and corn tortillas for some fiber, each bite of these tacos is a balanced one.
Asian-Inspired Tuna Burger
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Protein and healthy fats are key to losing weight, and you'll be able to enjoy both of these nutrients with this Asian-inspired tuna burger. Enjoy it on a whole grain bun like the ones from Ezekiel 4:9 or Dave's Killer Bread for some added fiber.
Breakfast Hash
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Whipping up a breakfast hash with ingredients like eggs, sweet potatoes, and chicken sausage can provide a protein-heavy breakfast. You'll also get a bit of fiber and healthy fats to start your day right.
Chicken Scaloppine
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Chicken Scaloppine is a classic, easy-to-whip-up dish that is low in calories and high in protein. Pair it with a salad or your favorite vegetables for added fiber and extra nutrients.
Chicken Burger with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
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Chicken-based dishes are some of the best you can eat when you're trying to lose weight because chicken provides a ton of lean protein in every bite. These chicken burgers are easy to make, and when you make it with the sun-dried tomato aioli, you'll have yourself a dish you return to whenever you can.
Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli
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The instant pot is your best friend when it comes to cooking quick and easy meals. This dish calls for shrimp, broccoli, soy sauce, ginger, and other delicious spices on top of a bed of regular rice or cauliflower rice, and we guarantee it will become your new favorite.
Black Bean Omelet
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Black beans are often overlooked when it comes to healthy weight-loss foods, but this affordable, fiber-filled food is just what your body needs to keep your digestion moving and your gut healthy. Add in eggs, avocado, cheese, and vegetables, and you'll have yourself a well-balanced omelet in the morning.
Oatmeal Pancakes With Cinnamon Apples
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Sticking to a weight loss plan should never mean you have to give up your favorite foods. Sometimes it just entails making adjustments to the foods you already know and love. For instance, if you're a fan of pancakes in the morning, try this Oatmeal Pancake recipe, which comes with less added sugar and a boost of fiber and protein.
Protein Pancakes
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Another weight loss pancake option, this recipe utilizes protein powder for a boost of flavor and nutrients and to help keep added sugar at bay. You can use vanilla protein powder, chocolate, or another one of your favorite flavors to make this yummy breakfast.
Takeout-Level Chicken Fried Rice
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Satisfy your cravings for Chinese takeout with this healthier, homemade alternative. Rice, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, onions, chicken, and soy sauce come together for a deliciously easy meal.
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
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Helpful recipes for weight loss are often easy to make, and this lemon-flavored instant pot chicken recipe fits the bill. It provides protein and flavor in a recipe so simple that you can make it during even your busiest nights.
Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops
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We love a good air fryer recipe, and these Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops are no exception. Using hot air circulation to cook the food inside, an air fryer gives food a crispy exterior without overdoing it on the added oil. These chops still require a little bit of oil to get the breading to stick, but you can use ghee as a replacement if it better suits your weight loss goals.
Oatmeal With Peanut Butter and Banana
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Start your day on a fibrous note with a bowl of oatmeal. The high-fiber content, protein, and healthy fats from this Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal recipe will leave you feeling satiated until your next meal.
Turkey BLT Salad
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A BLT doesn't have to be in the form of a sandwich. To switch things up and still meet your nutrient goals, try this Turkey BLT salad. Turkey, bacon, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, whole-grain croutons, and low-fat dressing come together for a super easy and satisfying meal.
Mediterranean Tofu Scramble
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Looking for healthy plant-based meal options this year? A tofu scramble can provide protein, fiber, and tons of flavor with added ingredients like red pepper, arugula, feta cheese, tomato, parsley, and chives.
Sheet Pan Vegan Sausage and Vegetables
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Your vegan-friendly options don't have to stop at tofu scrambles. We love this sheet pan dinner for those who want to lower their animal product intake, as it still provides plenty of protein, fiber, and valuable nutrients.
Bacon and Cheese Sandwiches with Pico and Guacamole
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This healthy breakfast recipe is ideal for those on the Keto diet. Instead of regular bread, this sandwich calls for "cloud bread," a low-carb bread you can make at home using eggs and cream cheese. It then calls for bacon, cheese, salsa, and guacamole, and the result is a hearty breakfast sandwich that is low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein.
Seared Ginger-Cumin Swordfish With Blueberry-Avocado Salsa
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Swordfish may not be a type of fish you think of often, but this fish can be a tasty way to get in a hefty dose of protein and switch up your normal routine. The blueberry avocado salsa contributes a ton of flavor, so you won't want to skip that.
Chicken Under a Brick
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Chicken Under a Brick is an Italian-inspired technique for grilling that doesn't use any complicated sauces or special rubs. It requires a bit more effort than some of our other recipes on the list, but if you're in the mood to try something new, this dish will give you plenty of lean protein for your weight loss goals.
Zucchini Noodles With Bacon Vinaigrette
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Some people aim for low-carb meals as part of their weight-loss goals, so finding alternatives to carb-heavy foods like pasta can be helpful. We love these zucchini noodles that come with a bacon vinaigrette because the whole recipe contains 16 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber, with only 9 grams of total carbs.
Breakfast Veggie Burger
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Who says you can't have a burger for breakfast? This Breakfast Burger is made with a Field Roast Veggie Burger and an egg, tomato, onions, and avocado. You'll have enough protein and healthy fats to get you through the morning, so you won't be as tempted to reach for those mid-morning snacks.
Sheet-Pan Italian Pork Chops
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Sheet pan dinners are ideal for weight loss plans because they require very little effort. These pork chops made with vegetables serve up a whopping 47 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, with only 16 grams of total carbohydrates.
Keto Overnight Oats With Berries and Cream
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Overnight oats are a wonderful option for busy people looking to lose weight. However, if your weight loss goals entail fewer carbs, oats may not be the best option. Thankfully, this recipe solves the issue by using hemp hearts, walnuts, and chia seeds as alternatives to the oats.
Spicy Grilled Calamari Salad
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Salads are often a healthy choice, but eating the same kind of salad can become quite boring over time. For spicing things up, we love this Spicy Grilled Calamari Salad recipe. It comes packed with flavor, and you'll get a nice boost of protein, fiber, and rich antioxidants.
Spicy Tuna and Avocado Fish Taco
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Fish tacos go great with chips and a margarita during the summertime, but honestly, they are tasty any time of year. Not only are they delicious, but these Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tacos make for a healthy weight-loss recipe that provides protein, lean and healthy fats, and fiber in each bite.
Avocado Crispbreads with Everything Bagel Seasoning
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Need a quick and easy snack that has both flavor and staying power? Try your hand at these crispbreads topped with avocado and Everything Bagel seasoning. Both your tastebuds and stomach will thank you.
Huevos Rancheros
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Remember how we mentioned black beans being a helpful part of a weight-loss plan? This recipe for Huevos Rancheros is another opportunity to incorporate more fiber-filled beans into your diet, as well as other nutritious ingredients like eggs and tomatoes.
Thai-Inspired Beef Lettuce Wraps
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While many of the recipes on this list use leaner protein options like chicken or fish, it's also important to include some steak-based choices for those wanting to treat themselves to something different. Red meat usually has more saturated fat, but it still provides high-quality protein, too.
Smoky Paprika Roast Chicken With Savory Green Beans
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If you want a healthy recipe that will feed multiple people at once or will provide you with some leftovers to get you through the week, this Paprika Roast Chicken is perfect. It has low total carbs per serving, so it's Keto-friendly as well.
Plant-Based Lentil and Kale Tots Casserole
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