by SkinnyMs.
Many diet fads come and go. If you’re looking for healthy recipes for weight loss that are part of lifelong commitment to staying in shape, you’ve found the right place. The following list of 52 weight loss recipes combines low calorie ingredients with superfood powerhouses to charge up your metabolism and ramp up your weight loss goals, while satisfying you and providing valuable nutrients. You see, many nutritionists agree that the secret to weight loss is not cutting out food, but eating so much healthful food that you never have a chance to feel hungry! We agree. Fiber-filled and nutrient-rich foods are the key to this kind of eating. The recipes that follow, plus regular exercise, are sure to comprise a comprehensive weight loss plan.
Chili
Chili contains two ingredients that can help promote weight loss. Most chilis are made with hot peppers and beans. Capsaicin in hot peppers temporarily speeds up metabolism as your body attempts to cool itself. The fiber in beans keeps you full longer and slows the release of carbohydrates from the beans into the bloodstream. A slow release means your blood sugar won’t spike, giving you steady energy and keeping you satisfied. Rev up weight loss with these six chili recipes:
1. White Bean Chili This chili has an added bonus: white kidney beans, also called cannellini beans, which are packed with fiber that lowers cholesterol. White kidney bean extract has recently been touted as an effective weight loss supplement.
2. Taco Chili All the things you love about tacos in a chili!
3. Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Making it in a slow cooker means easy preparation!
4. Slow Cooker Mama’s Roadhouse Chili This chili is two for two! It has both kidney beans and black beans, plus red chili flakes and chili powder!
5. Spicy Chili with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes Get the lycopene, antioxidants, and cancer-fighting properties contained in cooked, caramelized tomatoes, along with a healthy dose of chilies and beans.
6. Spicy Eggplant Chili Eggplants are very low in calories, with only about 35 calories per cup. They also are low in fat, but do contain healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Chia Seed
Chia Seeds are often considered a superfood because they contain very high levels of omega-3 fatty acids; higher than found in salmon and flax seeds, in fact. Omega-3’s support heart and brain health. But chia seeds also perform a weight loss trick! The seeds can absorb a great deal of water, about 20 times their size, which allows them to turn into a gel-like substance. This little bit of nature’s magic not only makes the seeds expand in your stomach to feel fuller, but also keeps you hydrated during workouts. Chia seeds also contain complete protein to help you build muscle.
7. Chocolate Oatmeal with Egg Whites and Chia Seeds This is a combo of three perfect weight loss ingredients. Lean protein is found in egg whites, oats are high in fiber and keep your blood sugar stable, and, of course, chi-chi-chi-chia!
8. Gingerbread Pancakes These high-protein pancakes are also gluten-free, using chickpea powder and egg whites, and combining those great weight loss spices, cinnamon and ginger. Some chia seeds are sprinkled in, adding up to a healthy way to start the day!
9. Though not really one single recipe, we offer you 10 Cool Ways You Can Use Chia Seeds in your food and recipes.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon, in addition to containing vitamins and minerals, has the power to increase metabolism and slow sugar absorption in the bloodstream. In fact, studies show that even as little as 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon can have positive effects on weight loss. Check out our five recipes containing cinnamon:
10. Cinnamon Whole Grain Pita Chips can be a great snack, or a side along with a carrot, sweet potato, or pumpkin soup! Full of fiber, with a touch of cinnamon sweetness, they are crunchy and good for you!
11. Slow Cooker Cinnamon and Honey Nuts Get the benefits of cinnamon with the weight loss power of nuts (read the nut category below for more details).
12. Cinnamon Rice Milk A little cinnamon makes this non-dairy milk easy to make and delicious. This is an excellent milk to use in smoothies.
13. Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa In one Brazilian study, people who ate three pears or apples per day were shown to lose three pounds in the course of 12 weeks. Apples stabilize blood sugar, a key element in weight loss. They are also full of fiber, and can reduce bad cholesterol and high blood pressure.
14. Baked Apple Chips A sprinkle of cinnamon on these crispy apple slices is a double whammy for weight loss, not to mention a delicious snack.
Turmeric
Turmeric is an interesting and unique spice. It’s a yellow, mild-flavored middle-eastern spice that is often the base of yellow curry powders. This isn’t just a superfood, but a superspice! Not only is it rich in antioxidants, it contains a compound called curcumin, which is a polyphynol that is thought to break down fat cells in the body. Research shows that curcumin may be helpful in preventing obesity-related chronic diseases and metabolic disorders. A recent study on mice showed a decreased amount of fat tissue when given curcumin over a 12-week period. Read on for two awesome recipes containing turmeric:
15. Healthy Tex Mex Lasagna Make an entire lasagna and you can eat it for a whole week! This tex-mex lasagna contains turmeric. It can be cooked, cut into individual sized portions, wrapped in plastic wrap, and frozen in resealable freezer bags. Just bake straight from the freezer for an easy lunch or dinner. Frozen lasagna can also be microwaved.
16. Crispy Kale and Pumpkin Croquettes A crispy sweet and savory side dish, appetizer, or snack, these will go quickly when served up to friends and family.
Nuts
Nuts are a great addition to a weight loss menu plan, because they are high in protein, contain monounsaturated fats, and provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Studies have shown that nuts fill you up more effectively than carbohydrate-laden snacks. Add nuts to your diet with our nut recipes:
17. Farro Salad with Apples and Walnuts Farro is an excellent grain to add to your diet. The apples and walnuts are super satisfying, and walnuts are a great source of omega-3’s.
18. Quinoa Almond Joy Bars Quinoa, that complete protein in a grain, combines with almonds and the antioxidant power of dark chocolate for a sweet snack to satisfy any chocolate craving.
19. Chocolate-Cherry Almond Shake Yum! Chocolate, almonds, and cherries make the ultimate flavor trio that supports weight loss in one delicious shake.
Ginger
Ginger boosts blood circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties, making it especially good for diabetics and those with joint pain. But did you know that it also aids in weight loss? It’s a digestive aid, stimulating digestive secretions and helping to move food through the intestines. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can be great for PMS relief, and it’s also a known treatment for motion sickness!
The 5 following recipes contain ginger:
20. Carrot Apple Ginger Soup A velvety, pureed soup that’s creamy without any cream, this is a surefire way to stimulate digestion. And it’s yummy, too!
21. Lemon Ginger Detox Drink Lemon can cleanse the digestive tract and combines here with ginger for a totally detoxifying drink.
22. Slow Cooking Polynesian Chicken A little ginger adds spicy sweetness and eases the digestion of this filling, flavorful chicken!
23. Healthy Lemon-Ginger Sparkling Water Again, ginger and lemon combine their cleansing and digestive qualities, but with a little bit of bubbles this time. Using mineral water can lend you extra trace minerals.
24. Pomegranate Banana Ginger Blast Antioxidants, electrolytes, potassium, and more, are combined with all of the healthful properties of ginger. This is a fabulous smoothie, and we have a few more smoothie recipes listed in the smoothie category below!
Oats
Oats are a quality grain that keeps insulin controlled, and stabilizes blood sugar. Eaten as oatmeal in the morning, you’ll start yourself off with a steady release of energy from this fibrous grain. We have a variety of delicious oatmeal recipes to jazz up your morning breakfast routine, including these seven:
25. Overnight Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats Wake up to a bowl of pumpkin pie, getting all the nutrients of pumpkin and helping achieve your weight loss goals!
26. Peanut Butter and Honey Oat Bars Nuts and oats come together to build muscle and shed those pounds!
27. Slow Cooker Almond Blast Oatmeal Tastes like candy, but it’s actually healthful. Almonds are a great weight loss food!
28. Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal Mmm. This dish has all of the antioxidants of chocolate, a bit of weight loss power from the caffeine in the chocolate, and the great texture of steel cut oats.
29. Oatmeal Blueberry Protein Pancakes Lean protein, oatmeal, and antioxidant-rich blueberries start the day right.
30. Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Apples and cinnamon combine in this delicious oatmeal.
31. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Love that smell of mall cinnamon rolls, and crave the flavor? Start your day with it!
Salmon
Salmon’s protein and fat content, largely in the form of omega-3’s, combine to become an effective weight loss tool, keeping you nourished and satisfied.
32. Blackened Sockeye Salmon Quick and easy to prepare, this is a wonderful entree.
33. Miso Orange Glazed Salmon with Wilted Kale A full meal, this dish is really lovely.
34. Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon with a Hint of Lemon Glazing salmon really adds flavor to the filet.
Soup
Broth-based soups can be so satiating, and they are also nutrient-dense meals. One study from the University of Missouri showed that broth-based soups fill people up quickly, causing them to consume fewer calories overall. There’s not too many calories in the broth, but it’s full of vitamins and minerals.
35. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup A warming classic. Who wouldn’t love a healthier variation on this traditional soup?
36. Slow Cooker Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup- Beans, like a steaming broth, can be very filling. Packing with vegetables adds a lot of vitamins and minerals to the soup.
37. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Kale Soup This is a great way to include kale in your diet and to get all the nutritional value of sweet potatoes.
38. Slow Cooker Chicken Fiesta Soup Here’s a spicy take on chicken soup. Reap the benefits of chili peppers!
39. 15- Bean Soup Get all of the fiber, both soluble and insoluble, that beans have to offer.
Coffee and Tea
Coffee and tea are two beverages that can ramp up metabolism, in addition to the health benefits of being antioxidant-rich. In fact, caffeine stimulates the nervous system and uses the fat stored in fat cells for energy. We like these clean-drinking recipes for beverages made with coffee and tea:
40. Morning Joe in the Raw Making coffee without adding refined cane sugar or cream can deliver all of its antioxidant and slimming power without the unhealthy ingredients.
41. Pomegranate Orange Spice Tea Does coffee give you the jitters? Try this delicious tea with wonderful flavors of pomegranate and orange, and just a hint of spice.
42. Chai Orange Latte Recipe A chai latte without all of the refined cane sugar? Yes, please.
43. Orange Pomegranate Green Tea Green tea is full of antioxidants and supports heart health.
Smoothies
Smoothies can be excellent vitamin and mineral-rich additions to your diet. Smoothies are often better than juices for weight loss, because they contain all of the fiber of the fruits or vegetables contained, as opposed to juices, which strip out a lot of the fiber, leaving only sugar behind. As you probably well know, fiber is great for weight loss, slowing the absorption of sugars in the blood stream, and keeping you satiated longer.
44. Super Detox Green Smoothie This smoothie is so cleansing, and a great way to start the morning.
45. Mediterranean Smoothie Beet and spinach combine with banana, mango, and ginger! An ideal way to get veggies in a sweet smoothie.
46. Big 5 Superfood Smoothie The positive health effects of apple, grapes, ginger, kefir (in our next category) and green tea combine in one super yummy smoothie.
47. Quinoa Banana Berry Smoothie Get the protein power of quinoa in this creamy, sweet smoothie.
48. Wake Me Up, Keep Me Going Smoothie Green tea and chia seeds combine with frozen grapes, avocado, spinach, kale, and bananas, for one creamy, dreamy, energizing weight loss smoothie.
Yogurt and Kefir
Last, but certainly not least, yogurt and kefir are full of probiotics, or good bacteria, which aid in digestion, helping in the breakdown of food into nutrients.
49. Skinny Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip Combines filling, high-protein peanut butter and nonfat creamy yogurt for a yummy dip.
50. Skinny Strawberry Yogurt Make a homemade yogurt combining strawberries and yogurt.
51. Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes Kefir can take the place of buttermilk for some added probiotics in your blueberry pancakes!
52. Blueberry Lemon Scones with Kefir It’s okay to indulge once in awhile on the path to weight loss with one whole wheat scone made with berries and kefir.
Here are some other foods and ingredients that promote weight loss:
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