r/LowCalorieCooking

lemon cocktails were always my weakness on weekends, but the sugar and alcohol bloat was completely wrecking my weekly calorie deficit. i really didn't want to give up having a fancy drink while relaxing, so i started making these tart zero proof spritzes instead.

The Recipe:

• juice of 1 whole lemon
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (lightly bruised to release the aroma)
• 1 tsp agave or honey (optional, or sub liquid stevia for zero sugar)
• sparkling water or club soda
• lots of ice

just lightly tap the rosemary sprig to wake up the oils, toss it in the glass with the fresh lemon juice and your sweetener of choice, pack it with ice, and top with sparkling water. give it a quick stir. it's super crisp, tart, and satisfies that weekend craving instantly without the sugar crash.

2 keto hot dog buns (70/80 cal each so 140/160) cut up into like 3 equal pieces

Cinnamon filling 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute (i used splenda) 1 tbsp of light butter (50 cal)

Cream cheese frosting 1 tbsp light cream cheese 25 cal Splash almond milk (negligible calories maybe like 5 cal max) Swerve powdered sugar to taste and texture

I baked it in the air fryer at 370 for 5 minutes to get nice and melty.

The one i made was a bit more so it hit around 260 cal but normally it’s sub-250

for the chicken:
162g chicken breast (194 cal) , seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, oregano (~1/2 tsp each, about 5-6 cal) and 1/4 tsp salt, fried with a 1/2 second spray of cooking spray (~3 cal) covered with lid and flip and cook until both sides are a deep golden brown and internal temp is 165F

for the salad:
i made dinner for my whole family, so the amount i had is around 1/4 of the salad, which i estimated to be about 45c. the whole salad recipe makes 373g worth and is only 177 cal. you could have the entire salad and still have a very low cal dinner!
85g corn (70c), 92g cucumber (15c), 107g cherry tomatoes (20c), 100g low-fat cottage cheese (op: used 1% nordica, 72c), and salt to taste.

Cacao Overnight Weetabix

Cals 582 / carbs 83g / fat 11g / protein 44g

Recently had a follow-up DEXA Body Composition Scan and was told with the amount of exercise I do (daily brisk walking of between 3 to 6 miles) my maintenance calories = 2,187 so trying to up my calorie intake as I'm not even consuming 1,500 but I do ensure my daily protein intake is at least 95g to 100g.

Obsessed with trying out different flavours of baked oats dishes - but also make different flavours of overnight Weetabix dishes.

This is one of my favourites which I have for either breakfast or a dessert after evening meal.

Dish used 51oz / 1,500ml / 6¾ins x 4½ins

DRY BASE: mix together

2 finely crushed Weetabix biscuits /

2 tsp chia seeds /

¼ tsp nutmeg /

¼ tsp cinnamon

2 tsp cacao powder /

10g vanilla protein powder /

15g dried raisins & cranberries /

6g chocolate drops /

ADDED TO BASE:

75ml milk mixed with 1 tsp vanilla extract / pour a little in dish to coat the bottom then add dry base ingredients / pat down with back of spoon / pour remainder of milk over base then place in the fridge while you make the topping.

TOPPING: mix together

130g 0% fat free authentic Greek yogurt /

15g vanilla protein powder /

4 tsp cacao powder /

6g chocolate drops /

35g raspberries or mixed berries

Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 6 hours...or better still overnight.

Read the disclaimer at the bottom before trying anything.

PsylPro #12 — Chicken Nuggets! 🍗

This one surprised me.

13 good-sized chicken nuggets, packed with flavour and protein. The texture is genuinely meaty, and you would never guess there’s psyllium in them.

And…that weird mucilaginous psyllium texture you get when drinking it cold?

IT'S GONE. FOREVER. 😂

This makes a seriously satisfying lunch and, for me, keeps hunger away for 6hours.

Recipe

- 200 g water

- 200 g minced chicken (150 kcal/100 g)

- 20 g seasoning (150 kcal/100 g)

- 20 g soy protein

- 2 tbsp psyllium husk (10–15 g)

- Salt to taste

- Black pepper to taste

Method

Mix everything thoroughly and divide the mixture into an ice-cube mold that is suitable for microwave use.

Microwave until the chicken is fully cooked — around 6–8 minutes in my microwave, but cooking time will vary, so make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.

Remove from the mold, flip onto a cutting board, add your favourite sauce or dressing, and enjoy.

The idea is still the same: psyllium + protein as the base, with the other ingredients mainly for flavour and nutrition.

But this time, the result is something completely different: meaty, firm and surprisingly satisfying.

Approx. whole-batch calories: ~530–560 kcal, depending on the psyllium and exact seasoning.

Disclaimer

This is just me sharing an experiment, not recommending that anyone try it. If you're not used to psyllium, start cautiously, drink plenty of water, and do your own research. Psyllium can cause problems if consumed incorrectly. I'm sharing what I did, but I'm not responsible for anyone who decides to try it themselves.

Grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli & zucchini, tomatoes and nutritional yeast + a bit of extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables.

I marínate chicken with soy sauce, a bit of gochujang or sriracha, garlic and lemon for at least two hours. This time I grilled it, sometimes I use the airfryer.

I steam cook broccoli for no more than 10’ to preserve the nutrients.

Calorie amount is just an estimation.

Strawberry Shortcake — 333 cal, 37g protein, 9g fat, 53g carbs (1 pint)

Mix-ins: Smuckers SF Preserves, Voortmans SF Shortbread Cookies, Non Fat Reddi Whip, Strawberries

Recipe below:

https://thepintlab.com/community-recipes/630132-strawberry-shortcake

1277 cals
143g protein
200 grams of fiber! ••
Just kinda threw this stuff together lol
(not mentioned in ingredients is like a 145g fat free greek yogurt)
9x9x2 sheet pan
All i did was cook the plums and blackberries together with cinnamon protein powder and lakanto sweetener
and then mixed the other ingredients in a bowl(including cinnamon, vanilla, lakanto), and then put chunks of yogurt smushed into the bread before pouring the berry sauce over the bread
baked at 350 until it looked done idk man
this was absolutely amazing.