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  • 🥪 Lunch
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  • 🍰 Desserts
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Low-Calorie Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki & Rice Recipe

Low-Calorie Cinnamon Silk Cake

The Perfect Pre-Workout Smoothie

My new fave low-calorie breakfast: Eggs on Toast with Thyme

Low-Calorie Crunchy Vegetable & Chickpea Salad

Low-Calorie Berry & Spongecake Dessert

How to make hard-boiled eggs in an Instant Pot

Low-Calorie Cajun Shrimp & Rice Recipe

Low Calorie Tuna and Salmon Lunch Wraps

Low-Calorie Roasted Smashed Broccoli Recipe

My delicious breakfast smoothie recipe

Low-Calorie Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Low-Calorie Rustic Shrimp Quiche with an Almond Flour Crust

Low-Calorie Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Easy Weeknight Low-Calorie Cheeseburgers

Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

Low-Calorie Chicken Chimichangas

Amazing Low-Calorie Ice Cream Bars

my chicken bone broth recipe

Low-Calorie Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

My absolute favorite low-calorie cake dessert

Tangy and filling low-calorie egg salad lunch recipe

Low-Calorie Sardine Pasta Recipe

Low-Calorie Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar & Mustard

Delicious, filling, low-calorie pudding snack

Low-Calorie Chicken & Cabbage Teriyaki

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    Low-Calorie Chicken & Cabbage Teriyaki

    This is such an easy dish to prepare, but it tastes like I spent way more time on it. And at just 198 calories it supports my plan to eat frequent low-calorie meals. I’ve been having it around lunch time for days now, and if you eat larger meals than I do, it is super easy to increase the servings…

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    Low-Calorie Cinnamon Silk Cake

    Are you craving something sweet and cinnamony? I’ve got the perfect high-fiber cake for you. Each thick slice comes in at just 49 calories, and the cinnamon flavor really shines through. You can even top it with a simple mix of 2 tablespoons Swerve confectioners plus a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a teaspoon of water to make a lovely…

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    Low-Calorie Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    I think this is the best low-calorie dessert I have ever made! It’s chocolate cake with chocolate chips and a creamy glaze. Sooo good! The melty chocolate chips make it taste similar to a chocolate lava cake. And it’s surprisingly filling too due to the high fiber content, so you won’t end up craving more. I’m going to call this…

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    Low-Calorie Sardine Pasta Recipe

    I try really hard to cook seafood or shellfish at least twice a week for the health benefits (and because I love it!), but sometimes it’s hard coming up with something that will please even people who don’t love fish. Enter Sardine Pasta. I had been reading about how good for you sardines are, and it seemed like an excellent…

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    Low-Calorie Rustic Shrimp Quiche with an Almond Flour Crust

    With Winter approaching I’ve been craving heavier fare, and this quiche is a complete, filling, healthy meal that won’t blow up your calorie budget. If you have leftover slices, run them through a vacuum sealer before putting them in the freezer. They won’t get freezer-burn and they’ll stay fresh for ages. Imagine how wonderful it would be to have quiche…

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I eat frequent low-calorie meals and snacks as well as a delicious low-calorie dessert every day.

I believe there are no "good" or "bad" foods: Food is not a moral choice. I eat all foods, some freely, and some in moderation.

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  • How I figured out how many calories to eat to lose weightHow I figured out how many calories to eat to lose weight
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