With school out for the summer and kids soaking up freedom of long, hot days, it’s easy to feel nostalgic for what summer once meant. We’re embracing our inner kid with this fun-filled (if nutritionally adult) lineup of childhood favorites — all with less than than 400 calories each.
1. CAULIFLOWER-CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 3 | Serving Size: 2 slices
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
2. SWEET POTATO BROWNIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 1 brownie
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 83; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 72mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 4g
3. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS | COOK SMARTS
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 cups
Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 261; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 132mg; Sodium: 132mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 24g
4. GREEK MAC & CHEESE CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 piece
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 379; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 665mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 21g
5. STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 4 tablespoons yogurt mixture, 1/3 cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs
Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 185; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Sodium: 148mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 6g
6. SPICY CHICKEN BURGER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 chicken burger and 1/2 sweet potato
Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 345; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 34g
7. CRUNCHY SALMON NUGGETS | LOVE & ZEST
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 4 ounces
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 268; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Sodium: 233mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 29g