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15 Comfort Food Recipes With up to 25 Grams of Carbs

Published May 27, 2020
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A baked dish with a cheesy top sits in a rustic pan with handles. Next to it, a plate holds seasoned pita chips, perfect for those watching their carbs. A wedge of lemon, glasses of water, and a glass of white wine are nearby on a white cloth and countertop. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published May 27, 2020
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Following a low-carb diet doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite comfort foods. From pizza to Buffalo wings and baked goods, these recipes feature 25 grams of carbs or less per serving — and all are less than 400 calories.

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1. LOW-CARB BANANA BREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 126mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 4g

2. KETO NACHO JALAPENO POPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 83; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 169mg; Carbohydrate: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 3g

3. EGG & BACON MINI CASSEROLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 206mg; Sodium: 538mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 17g

4. SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN PAD THAI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 66mg; Sodium: 421mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g

5. ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 366; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium: 474mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 38g

6. 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

7. JALAPENO CHEDDAR SWEET POTATO PUFFS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 170; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 84mg; Sodium: 354mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 10g

8. LIGHTER SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP AND WHOLE-GRAIN PITA CHIPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 197; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 26mg; Sodium: 267mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g

9. BAKED BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 278; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 116mg; Sodium: 296mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 32g

10. ASPARAGUS AND PEA PESTO SALAD PIZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 280; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 459mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 17g

11. TAHINI CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MERINGUES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 50; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 23mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 1g

12. DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 219; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 32mg; Sodium: 187mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g

13. PALEO COCONUT FLOUR COOKIES WITH COLLAGEN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 65; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat:3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 17mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein:1g

14. VEGAN BANANA MUFFINS WITH ALMOND-APPLE SPREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 125; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 22mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 3g

15. CHICKPEA-PECAN BLONDIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 112; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 51mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein 3g

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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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