5 Min. 400 Calorie Meals

Nlongenecker
Nlongenecker Posts: 765
edited September 20 in Recipes
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

Replies

  • krissybohaczyk
    krissybohaczyk Posts: 48 Member
    They all sound yummy!
  • jpark38
    jpark38 Posts: 7 Member
    Great Ideas! Thanks for sharing.
  • Violen
    Violen Posts: 7 Member
    Totally Awesome!
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Yummy and quick how great.
  • txcwgirl
    txcwgirl Posts: 127 Member
    Yum
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    Great ideas, thank you for sharing those!!! :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • tntrav44
    tntrav44 Posts: 100 Member
    Awesome! Thanks!
  • Baloo
    Baloo Posts: 116 Member
    Thanks!
  • Shuutnstar
    Shuutnstar Posts: 46 Member
    Bump!!
  • Tonilu
    Tonilu Posts: 2 Member
    FA-BU!!!!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    sounds great! will have to try some of these soon1
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    lovin' the sinless s'mores! thanks!
  • dino_morgan
    dino_morgan Posts: 57 Member
    Where did you find all of these?
    They all sound really delicious!
  • dwarfer22
    dwarfer22 Posts: 358 Member
    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!
  • jbuffan218
    jbuffan218 Posts: 275 Member
    Wish I had some calories left, I really want to try that sinless smores........theres always tomorrow :love:
  • 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.
  • htebaram
    htebaram Posts: 120 Member
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes!:heart::heart:
  • kimhurt
    kimhurt Posts: 313 Member
    bump... thanks!
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