5 Min. 400 Calorie Meals
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Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl
This breakfast bowl combines egg whites, cheese, potatoes, and turkey sausage into a hearty and protein-packed morning meal.
1. Microwave a Jimmy Dean D-Lights Breakfast Bowl (230)
2. Pair with one slice whole wheat toast (70)
3. Wash it down with 6 oz orange juice (80)
Total calories: 380
Peanut Butter Soy Smoothie
Take a break from same-old cereal and milk. A sweet smoothie infused with creamy peanut butter packs in fiber, protein, and a serving of fruit.
1. To make the smoothie, blend 1 cup vanilla soy milk (100), 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90), 1/2 banana (50), 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 6 ice cubes
2. Pair it with a toasted whole wheat English muffin (130) with 2 tsp all-fruit jam (20)
Total calories: 390
Blueberry Nut Oatmeal
We combine two of the healthiest foods — brain-boosting blueberries and heart-healthy oatmeal — to make your morning start right.
1. Cook 1/2 cup dry Quick 1-Minute Quaker Oats (150)
2. Top with 1 cup frozen organic blueberries (80), 2 Tbsp cashews (100), and 1 Tbsp honey (60)
Total calories: 390
Superfast Chef Salad
Creamy ranch dressing and shredded cheese make this healthy salad taste rich and satisfying.
1. To make the salad, mix 2 cups salad greens (20) with 2 oz water-packed drained canned tuna (80) or salmon (60) and 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (70). Top with 2 Tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheese (50) and 2 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (40)
2. Pair it with a small dinner roll (78)
3. After the meal, enjoy a Hunt's Fat-Free Snack Pack Chocolate Pudding (90)
Total calories: 408 – 428
Barbecue Chicken Pita
Make use of leftover chicken in this tasty sandwich that sneaks in whole grains and veggies.
1. Stir together 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce (50) and 1/2 cup chopped precooked chicken (120); microwave for 30 seconds or until hot
2. Cut a whole wheat pita (170) in half and stuff each with chicken mixture
3. Top with 1 cup chopped lettuce (10), 2 Tbsp diced cucumber (5), and 1 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (10)
4. Pair with 10 baby carrots (40)
Total calories: 405
Vegetarian Chili
Chili is an easy, low-cost way to add fiber and protein to your lunch. Get your serving of greens by pairing with a crunchy, refreshing salad.
1. Heat 1 cup Hormel Vegetarian Chili with Beans (190)
2. Pair with a large salad made with 2 cups lettuce (20), 1 tomato (20), salad dressing spray (10). Add two 1/2-oz slices Alpine Lace Swiss Cheese (90), cut into thin strips
3. Eat with one 6" corn tortilla (60)
Total calories: 390
Confetti Pesto Pasta
Pasta cravings? No problem! Lighten your typical Italian feast by sticking to a 1 cup serving of pasta and loading it with lots of veggies and lean protein.
1. Combine 1 pint cherry tomatoes (50), 1 1/2 cups cooked green beans (66), 1 1/2 cups diced chicken breast (346), 1/4 cup pesto sauce (230), and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
2. Add 4 cups cooked linguine (800)
3. Garnish with 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (83)
Total calories: 395 per serving; serves 4
Tofu and Veggie Stirfry
Make your own, healthier version of Chinese takeout even faster than the delivery guy can show up at the door!
1. Sauté in a wok or skillet 1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm Chinese-Style Stirfry Blend (40)
2. Add 1/2 cup extra-firm tofu (100)
3. Stir into the stirfry 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90) and 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (5)
4. Pair with 2/3 cup Minute Brown Rice (150)
Total calories: 385
Vanilla Macademia Parfait
For an afternoon snack that will keep you full 'til dinner, try a sweet, nutty yogurt parfait.
1. Spoon into a bowl 1 container Stonyfield Farm Fat-Free Vanilla Yogurt (130)
2. Top with 1 cup Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal (70)
3. Add 2 Tbsp macademia nuts (120) and 1 Tbsp maple syrup (50)
Total calories: 370
Sinless S'mores
For an after-dinner dessert, enjoy two chocolaty s'mores — without major calorie overdose!
1. Place 2 marshmallows (45) and 2 chocolate kisses (50) on a graham cracker square (30) and top with another graham cracker square (30); repeat to make the second one (155)
2. Heat in the microwave until soft and chocolate melts
3. Enjoy with 1 cup fat-free milk (100)
Total calories: 410
This breakfast bowl combines egg whites, cheese, potatoes, and turkey sausage into a hearty and protein-packed morning meal.
1. Microwave a Jimmy Dean D-Lights Breakfast Bowl (230)
2. Pair with one slice whole wheat toast (70)
3. Wash it down with 6 oz orange juice (80)
Total calories: 380
Peanut Butter Soy Smoothie
Take a break from same-old cereal and milk. A sweet smoothie infused with creamy peanut butter packs in fiber, protein, and a serving of fruit.
1. To make the smoothie, blend 1 cup vanilla soy milk (100), 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90), 1/2 banana (50), 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 6 ice cubes
2. Pair it with a toasted whole wheat English muffin (130) with 2 tsp all-fruit jam (20)
Total calories: 390
Blueberry Nut Oatmeal
We combine two of the healthiest foods — brain-boosting blueberries and heart-healthy oatmeal — to make your morning start right.
1. Cook 1/2 cup dry Quick 1-Minute Quaker Oats (150)
2. Top with 1 cup frozen organic blueberries (80), 2 Tbsp cashews (100), and 1 Tbsp honey (60)
Total calories: 390
Superfast Chef Salad
Creamy ranch dressing and shredded cheese make this healthy salad taste rich and satisfying.
1. To make the salad, mix 2 cups salad greens (20) with 2 oz water-packed drained canned tuna (80) or salmon (60) and 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (70). Top with 2 Tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheese (50) and 2 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (40)
2. Pair it with a small dinner roll (78)
3. After the meal, enjoy a Hunt's Fat-Free Snack Pack Chocolate Pudding (90)
Total calories: 408 – 428
Barbecue Chicken Pita
Make use of leftover chicken in this tasty sandwich that sneaks in whole grains and veggies.
1. Stir together 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce (50) and 1/2 cup chopped precooked chicken (120); microwave for 30 seconds or until hot
2. Cut a whole wheat pita (170) in half and stuff each with chicken mixture
3. Top with 1 cup chopped lettuce (10), 2 Tbsp diced cucumber (5), and 1 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (10)
4. Pair with 10 baby carrots (40)
Total calories: 405
Vegetarian Chili
Chili is an easy, low-cost way to add fiber and protein to your lunch. Get your serving of greens by pairing with a crunchy, refreshing salad.
1. Heat 1 cup Hormel Vegetarian Chili with Beans (190)
2. Pair with a large salad made with 2 cups lettuce (20), 1 tomato (20), salad dressing spray (10). Add two 1/2-oz slices Alpine Lace Swiss Cheese (90), cut into thin strips
3. Eat with one 6" corn tortilla (60)
Total calories: 390
Confetti Pesto Pasta
Pasta cravings? No problem! Lighten your typical Italian feast by sticking to a 1 cup serving of pasta and loading it with lots of veggies and lean protein.
1. Combine 1 pint cherry tomatoes (50), 1 1/2 cups cooked green beans (66), 1 1/2 cups diced chicken breast (346), 1/4 cup pesto sauce (230), and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
2. Add 4 cups cooked linguine (800)
3. Garnish with 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (83)
Total calories: 395 per serving; serves 4
Tofu and Veggie Stirfry
Make your own, healthier version of Chinese takeout even faster than the delivery guy can show up at the door!
1. Sauté in a wok or skillet 1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm Chinese-Style Stirfry Blend (40)
2. Add 1/2 cup extra-firm tofu (100)
3. Stir into the stirfry 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90) and 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (5)
4. Pair with 2/3 cup Minute Brown Rice (150)
Total calories: 385
Vanilla Macademia Parfait
For an afternoon snack that will keep you full 'til dinner, try a sweet, nutty yogurt parfait.
1. Spoon into a bowl 1 container Stonyfield Farm Fat-Free Vanilla Yogurt (130)
2. Top with 1 cup Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal (70)
3. Add 2 Tbsp macademia nuts (120) and 1 Tbsp maple syrup (50)
Total calories: 370
Sinless S'mores
For an after-dinner dessert, enjoy two chocolaty s'mores — without major calorie overdose!
1. Place 2 marshmallows (45) and 2 chocolate kisses (50) on a graham cracker square (30) and top with another graham cracker square (30); repeat to make the second one (155)
2. Heat in the microwave until soft and chocolate melts
3. Enjoy with 1 cup fat-free milk (100)
Total calories: 410
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They all sound yummy!0
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Great Ideas! Thanks for sharing.0
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Totally Awesome!0
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Yummy and quick how great.0
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Yum0
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Great ideas, thank you for sharing those!!! :flowerforyou:0
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Awesome! Thanks!0
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Thanks!0
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Bump!!0
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FA-BU!!!!0
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sounds great! will have to try some of these soon10
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lovin' the sinless s'mores! thanks!0
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Where did you find all of these?
They all sound really delicious!0 -
I love them all except for the smores. 410 calories is so not "sinless". I could eat a king size Snickers for that amount of calories. Plus, if i ate a 400 cl dinner, lunch, and breakfast would put me to over 1600 cals not including any drinks, or snacks thruout the day. Just wanted to point that out. But i will prob try the salmon salad asap. that sounds divine!0
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Wish I had some calories left, I really want to try that sinless smores........theres always tomorrow0
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Where did you find all of these?
They all sound really delicious!
I signed up to get email newsletters from prevention.com. I usually try to post whatever meal ideas/recipes they send me cuz I do think its helpful to everyone.0 -
Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes!0
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bump... thanks!0
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