Salads are great and all, but they aren’t the only healthy recipes for weight loss that you can make! If you’re looking to lose weight, we rounded up our favorite weight loss recipes right here. From healthy burgers, keto Instant Pot meals, and even decadent low-calorie desserts, these healthy recipes for weight loss will trigger your journey towards shedding those pounds for good.

 

We’ve gone ahead and helped you out by reinventing the chicken burger, using a lean grind of meat and a hugely flavorful—but surprisingly low-calorie—spiked mayo to deliver on the promise of a truly healthy burger you can happily indulge in.

 

Banish the Bisquick! Oats and wheat flour give these pancakes a fiber and protein boost, helping stabilize your blood sugar levels as your body absorbs the rush of carbs that comes with a stack of flapjacks.

 

This salad has all the trappings of the much-adored appetizer—crunch from the peanuts, tomatoes, a bit of spice—but so much more. We don’t want to promise that you’ll never go back to the fried stuff after this, but it’s a distinct possibility.

 

Shrimp doesn’t need a ton of time to cook, which is why this Instant Pot shrimp and broccoli recipe is the perfect recipe to whip up on a busy weeknight. Served on rice, or cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb, this recipe is one that you’re going to want to make again and again.

Why shell out your hard-earned dollars for an overpriced gut bomb when you can make something better, healthier, and cheaper at home in 10 minutes flat?

 

This quesadilla is plenty cheesy, but the abundance of spicy shrimp and caramelized vegetables teamed with the shattering crust of the tortilla means we can cut fat without sacrificing flavor in this recipe.

 

Our recipe turns fried rice on its head, relying on a ton of fresh vegetables, considerably less rice, and a bit of oil for crisping it up.

 

“Cheeseburger” may not seem like a term that should be in a list of healthy recipes for weight loss, but thanks to this keto casserole, it is. If you grew up loving the taste of Hamburger Helper, you’ll enjoy this keto cheeseburger casserole that can feed a crowd. Made with ground beef, spices, no-sugar added marinara, heavy cream, and shredded cheese, this crave-worthy casserole is sure to become your go-to keto classic.

 

How do you make crispy breaded pork chops in a health-conscious way? Using an air fryer, of course! It will cut down on prep and cooking time as well as a substantial amount of calories and fat. Because the pork chop isn’t fried in oil, it doesn’t feel heavy and fatty like the one you’re frying in pan.

 

Oatmeal in its purest form has a ton of benefits that you don’t want to miss out on. From helping to lower your LDL cholesterol (the bad kind of cholesterol) to actually being one of the best sources of resistant starch—the type of carb that helps your weight loss—oats should be eaten on the regular, in the right way, of course.

 

Pancakes are probably one of the easiest breakfast recipes you can make, but they’re usually carb-heavy and don’t provide a ton of protein for a satisfying and filling morning meal (sorry, just relaying facts here). Adding protein powder can totally help though!

 

Cooked in chicken broth with a touch of fresh lemon juice, this Instant Pot lemon chicken recipe is an easy and flavorful protein to add to your dinner plate. Pair it with some easy sides like roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts for a well-rounded (and low carb) meal.

 

Our take on the classic Italian hoagie features the same classic flavors of the sandwich but turns it into a crispy, melted panini. We promise you won’t miss the bulky bread, the mound of meat, or the excess 600 calories.

 

By turning the bread into crunchy croutons and the lettuce into the base of a salad, you minimize the refined carbs and maximize the healthiest part of the equation. Toss in a handful of cubed deli turkey to boost the protein, and suddenly you have a salad with substance and style to tuck into.

 

The beauty of the dish is that just a few strips of bacon infuse an entire pot of pasta with a rich, meaty flavor, cut perfectly by the sweet of the tomatoes and the heat of the pepper flakes. No fatty sausage links, greasy ground beef, or fist-size meatballs are necessary in this spaghetti recipe.

 

This quick scramble is packed with Mediterranean flavors from bell peppers, feta, parsley, and tomatoes, but if you’re looking for an extra flavor boost, try adding sun-dried tomatoes in oil, capers, or even olives. If you’re looking to make this recipe vegan, simply leave out the feta cheese (or swap it with some nutritional yeast for vegan-friendly cheese flavor).

 

To make a keto version of overnight oats, you’ll be skipping the grains and starting with a base of hemp hearts. Hemp hearts are basically shelled hemp seeds, and they’re a perfect low carb alternative. These superfood seeds clock in at 1 gram per 3 tablespoons, making them a power-packed addition to a super nutrition batch of oats.

 

A better grilled cheese needs substance, something to turn it from a high-calorie snack into a low-calorie meal, hence the mushrooms and the pile of caramelized onions here. Mushrooms and Swiss are close buddies, so out goes the processed American cheese for one of the easiest healthy meals for weight loss

Sheet pan meals are a popular dinner hack, so why not use it for breakfast, too? It’s less cleanup and prep work for you, and you can feed a whole family of four at once. To make things even easier, you can customize this breakfast recipe with vegetables that you love and that are in season in your area for more flexibility.

When eating a keto diet, giving up carbohydrates might be the most challenging part. We would never claim zucchini noodles are just like pasta, but they can definitely be dressed up with sauces and toppings that will make them a satisfying alternative to a plate of spaghetti.

 

Cloud bread, the lighter-than-air bread used in this keto sandwich, is the perfect low-carb bread substitute for when you need a delicious, comforting slice. Layer it with melty Jack cheese, crispy bacon, pico de gallo, and guacamole for an indulgent keto breakfast or a light but satisfying keto lunch idea.

 

Adding more fish to your diet brings many health benefits, so it’s just never a bad idea to factor in fish when it comes to meal planning. Fish is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, after all

 

Drop the bottled barbecue sauce! The Italians figured out a magical way to grill chicken that involves no special sauces or condiments; in fact, all you really need is a brick or two and some aluminum foil.