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15 Five-Ingredient Dishes Under 350 Calories

Published August 31, 2020
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Easy Five-Ingredient Tortilla Pizzas
Published August 31, 2020
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You don’t need a ton of ingredients to make a nutritious and great-tasting dish. Whether it’s protein-packed eggs to start your day or dairy-free ice cream made with potassium-rich banana for dessert, these 15 recipes come together with just five ingredients or less — all under 350 calories per serving.

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1. MAKE-AHEAD INSTANT OATMEAL JARS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Make Ahead Instant Oatmeal Jars

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 152mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 6g

2. EASY FIVE-INGREDIENT TORTILLA PIZZAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES 

15 Five-Ingredient Dishes Under 350 Calories

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 216; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 27mg; Sodium: 539mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 15g

3. LOW-CARB, HIGH-PROTEIN, THREE-INGREDIENT PANCAKES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Three-Ingredient Pancakes

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 271; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 423mg; Sodium: 141mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 14g

4. POWER GREENS BREAKFAST SKILLET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 285 ; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 271mg; Sodium: 357mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 17g

5. OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAKFAST COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 2g

6. MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 202; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 345mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 1g

7. DIY DELI BOX | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

DIY Deli Box

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 343; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 147mg; Sodium: 500mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 27g

8. MANGO-PINEAPPLE YOGURT BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 334; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 172mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 32g; Protein: 16g

9. TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 274; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 102mg; Sodium: 159mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 31g

10. QUICK & EASY EGG SANDWICH | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Quick and Easy Egg Sandwich

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 369; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 241mg; Sodium: 464mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 18g

11. SMASHED AVOCADO WITH SMOKED SALMON & RED ONION | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Smashed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Red Onion

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 281; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 171mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 21g

12. 5-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 169; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 24mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 4g

13. SWEET CHERRY AND COCONUT SEMIFREDDO WITH PISTACHIOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 184; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 9mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 2g

14. BANANA BERRY “NICE” CREAM | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Banana Berry Nice Cream

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 89; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 30mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 1g

15. ESPRESSO GRANITA WITH WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL

Espresso-Granita

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 112; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 18mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 0g

Originally published October 2018, updated with additional reporting

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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