As the year comes to an end, we at MyFitnessPal would love to wish you happy winter holidays! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up some of our most popular dishes of 2015. Thank you for letting us be a part of your health and fitness journey! Get ready to start cooking, and eat your way to good health.
1. Spaghetti Squash Hash Brown | The Honour System
Hot crunchity! You can enjoy piping hot spaghetti squash hash browns with just 3 ingredients. This low-carb snack can be seasoned with your favorite herbs and spices though plain salt will also do. Recipe makes 2 servings at 1 cup each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 104; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 105mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 1g
2. Greek-Style Chicken Wraps | Cooking Light
A delicious, nutritious lunch is close at hand especially if you have leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken. This wrap recipe infuses Mediterranean flair by bundling lean chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and hummus into a flour tortilla. Recipe makes 6 servings at 1 wrap each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 237; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 559mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 12g
3. Chicken Enchilada Casserole | Cooking Light
Tease your tastebuds with Tex-Mex enchilada casserole featuring moist layers of shredded chicken, corn, bean, tortilla and cheese. A bite of this Southwestern-style comfort food is all you’ll need to warm up on a cold weeknight. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 3/4 cups each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 346; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 22mg; Sodium: 709mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 24g
4. BLT Salad with Avocado | Skinnytaste
If you’re a fan of the classic BLT sandwich, check out this BLT salad with avocado. Creamy, mayonnaise-marinated tomatoes, romaine lettuce and avocados are topped with crunchy bacon pieces. If you’re missing the bun, add it back as croutons, or serve a slice of your favorite, crusty bread on the side. Recipe makes 4 servings at 2 cups each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 204; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 28mg; Sodium: 361mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 10g
5. Pomegranate Oatmeal Snack Cups | Fit Foodie Finds
Take your breakfast to-go with this recipe for baked oatmeal snack cups. Each bite is lightly sweetened with ripe banana and 100% pomegranate juice. Serve with a smear of your favorite nut butter. Recipe makes 6 servings at 2 snack cups each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 200; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 71mg; Sodium: 464mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 6g
6. Sausage & Vegetable Egg Bake | The Lean Green Bean
Savory sausage and vegetable egg bake fits a complete meal (and some extra veggies) into one pan. If you make a batch the night before, breakfast is just a microwave beep away. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 387; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 10g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 355mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 23g
7. Sweet Potato Turkey Sandwich | Healthy Nibbles & Bits
Swap boring sliced bread for spiralized sweet-potato buns using this turkey sandwich recipe. If you’re used to white bread, this swap will boost your vitamin A, C and fiber. Don’t have a spiralizer? Try shredding your potato lengthwise with a large grate, and use more egg to bind the “bread” together. Recipe makes 1 serving.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 485; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 200mg; Sodium: 751mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 19g
8. Tuna Avocado Egg Salad | Kim’s Cravings
Creamy avocado is a dream substitute for mayonnaise because you’ll get a dose of heart healthy polyunsaturated fats. Egg salads are a fuss-free lunch: just add all ingredients to a bowl and stir. Recipe make 5 servings at 1 cup salad mixture + 1 large tortilla each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 226; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 101mg; Sodium: 557mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 15g
9. Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew | Cook Smarts
Simmer budget-friendly beef stew meats to tender, fall apart perfection using your slow cooker. The trick is to tenderize the beef before cooking then let it stew slowly in the liquid using the gentle heat from your crockpot. It’s hard to be patient when your home smells so delicious, but trust us, it’s worth the wait. Recipe makes 4 servings at 2 cups each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 363; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 9mg; Sodium: 582mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g
10. Banana Buckwheat Pancakes & Compote | The Wheatless Kitchen
Feast on these amazing stacks of banana buckwheat pancakes! Each nutty pancake has chunks of sweet banana and is topped with an irresistible blackberry compote. Buckwheat flour is a great gluten-free option plus it makes for dense pancakes so if you prefer lighter pancakes mix buckwheat flour with another flour of your choice. Recipe makes 5 servings at 2 pancakes each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 220; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 297mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 9g
11. Black Bean Spinach Quesadilla | Calories In, Calories Out Cookbook
Family-friendly black bean spinach quesadillas make for a delicious and quick meatless Monday meal. This recipe calls for black beans, fresh baby spinach and mushrooms–but feel free to switch them out for your family’s favorite veggies. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 370; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 846mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 20g
12. Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders | Eating Bird Food
Want satisfy your crispy cravings without suffering the greasy aftermath? Try this baked chicken tender recipe featuring finger-sized chicken breast coated in brown cereal and spice. It’s served with a side of tangy Greek-yogurt dressing. Recipe makes 4 servings at 4 tenders each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 172; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 47mg; Sodium: 585mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 25g
13. Protein-Packed Pancakes | MyFitnessPal’s Original Recipes
If you shy away from pancakes because they don’t have enough protein, these moist protein-packed pancakes were made for you! Greek yogurt is thick, creamy and a popular lean protein that gives this dish a tangy flavor. Recipes makes 2 servings at 4 pancakes each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 196mg; Sodium: 676mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 20g
14. Chewy Apple Pie Bars | Clean Eating Magazine
You’re just six-ingredients away from enjoying chewy apple pie bars! Make a batch of these snack bars, and pop them into your purse or gym bag for when you need it most. Recipe makes 12 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 8mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 2g
15. Mini Whole Wheat Egg Sandwich | 24 Carrot Life
Try a homemade whole-wheat egg sandwich that you can make ahead of time and reheat for a quick breakfast. Cheesy egg and ham patties are sandwiched between a flaky whole-wheat, green onion biscuit. Add tomato, spinach, avocado or any of your favorite veggies into the mix. Recipe makes 12 servings at 1 egg patty + 1 whole wheat biscuit.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 178; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 735mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 8g
