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13 Comfort-Food Dishes Under 350 Calories

Published October 8, 2018
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Published October 8, 2018
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Eating a well-balanced diet that can help you lose weight doesn’t mean you have to give up on your favorite comfort foods like pizza, pasta and brownies. These good-for-you versions feature healthy hacks such as using squash in lieu of traditional noodles for a lower-carb lasagna and adding healthy fats like avocado to brownies.

1. ‘FREE’ MAC N CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 262; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 486mg; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 8g

2. SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO | SKINNYTASTE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 343; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 51mg; Sodium: 587mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 11g

3. CAULIFLOWER-CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Sodium: 502mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 23g

4. SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES | AMBITIOUS KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 309mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 15g

5. SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA | UPROOT KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 129; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 192mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 7g

6. SWEET POTATO SUPERFOOD FLAX FRIES | RUNNING WITH SPOONS

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Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 77mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 3g

7. ONE-POT TACO CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 316; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 94mg; Sodium: 734mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 28g

8. AVOCADO BROWNIES WITH AVOCADO FROSTING | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 196; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 2g

9. PARMESAN SMASHED POTATOES | FOOD FANATICS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 244; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 487mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 8g

10. CHEESE & ZUCCHINI QUESADILLA | UPROOT KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 173; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 13mg; Sodium: 358mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 6g

11. LIGHTENED CHICKEN POT PIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 343; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 82mg; Sodium: 467mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 27g

12. PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 131mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 11g

13. BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE | CLEAN EATING

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 162; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 236mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 24g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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