71 Healthy Recipe Ideas Easy To Make

Kcornmarie
14 min readNov 7, 2021

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One thing is a fact: to lose weight with health and lead a truly healthier life, the ‘food reeducation + physical exercise’ combo is the most suitable. But those who believe that being on a diet means eating only leaves and vegetables are wrong. In the fitness world there are countless extremely tasty recipes with few calories.

Following a healthy diet is not a “scarf”. Sometimes it just takes a little creativity. And healthy and tasty options are not lacking! Numerous specialized websites provide easy and practical options for all meals of the day. Here are some ideas:

For Your Healthy Breakfast:

1. Oatmeal Pancake:

If you are one of those people who wakes up hungry but doesn’t have a lot of time to cook, this can be an excellent choice. To try this pancake, you’ll just need oat flakes or oatmeal, water, molasses, flaxseed flour, water and yeast.

2. Homemade granola:

Granola is a food that can be consumed combined with the most diverse items, such as yogurt or fruit, for example, so it is a great choice to be included in your first meal of the day. Here, you can see how to make a fit option!

3. Pumpkin bread:

This is a recipe that resembles cheese bread, but in a fit version, which gets a touch of chia and pumpkin. In addition, the common oil is left aside and gives way to the version made with coconut. It’s a great choice to start the day with a special taste.

4. Ricotta and chia cheese bread:

In addition to being practical, this recipe also brings a healthy version of the darling of tables all over Brazil. When using ricotta, the recipe becomes lighter and more flavorful.

5. Greek yogurt cream with strawberries and granola:

With few and accessible ingredients, this delicious recipe is ready in a few minutes and pleases the palate.

6. Banana and flaxseed cake:

This cake option brings the flaxseed as a supporting element, prolonging the feeling of satiety and losing that “hunger” of mid-morning.

7. Avocado smoothie with green tea:

While green tea speeds up metabolism and boosts caloric expenditure, avocado helps fight binge eating.

8. Almond and cocoa cake:

For those who like to start the day with a sweet food, this recipe can be a good choice. As this is a microwave recipe, in less than 5 minutes you will have your cake ready.

9. Microwave bread:

This wholemeal bread recipe made in the microwave is another great recipe for those seeking practicality and have little time for cooking. The list of ingredients is short, the step-by-step is simple and the result is delicious.

10. Omelette:

The omelet is a classic for breakfast, but for this to be a fit dish, it is important to follow some important tips, such as leaving the oil aside, for example. In addition, you can give suggestions for your day to start with a high-protein dish. Another important tip is to use a greater amount of whites than yolks.

11. Pitanga Muffin cherry:

It is not difficult to find trees loaded withtrees all over the country, so this is a very affordable recipe! The result is a very fluffy dough, which combines the sweet flavor of vanilla with the sour flavor of the fruit. Also, this is a gluten free recipe.

For Your Healthy Lunch:

12. Shrimp flamed with manioc and quinoa puree:

Simpler eat, but with that sophistication worthy of a famous restaurant. Step into the role of a chef and enjoy this delicious dish!

13. Grilled sea bass with sauteed mushrooms:

Also in the options for food from the sea, this recipe is not only delicious but also light. Play yourself!

14. Stuffed chicken breast:

In addition to being fast, the versatility of this dish draws attention: you can choose your favorite filling, and you even have the option of using white or red sauce.

15. Eggplant parmigiana light:

Despite not being a darling of many, eggplant is extremely nutritious and has few calories. How about trying it out this way?

16. Rice with chicken, peas, carrots and pepper:

An alternative to get out of the “sameness” of everyday rice and beans. Simple, fast and tasty.

17. Filet mignon roast beef in a seasoning crust with pea puree:

How about changing the usual mashed potatoes for this pea alternative? Worth the experience!

18. Eggplant Lasagna:

How about leaving the traditional lasagna dough aside and making room for eggplant slices? This is the purpose of this recipe, which has an incredible tomato sauce and cheese on the topping to enhance the flavor of the dish.

19. Crepioca Pancake:

In this recipe, the suggestion is to replace the traditional pancake dough with crepioca, a combination of tapioca and eggs. In addition, you can also check how to make a delicious chicken stuffing with cream cheese sauce.

20. Wholemeal noodles with shrimp:

Wholemeal noodles are super versatile and can be combined with a wide variety of ingredients, and shrimp enters the scene here. If you are a seafood fan, you cannot miss all the tips in this recipe, as it is very simple to prepare and still has an amazing taste.

21. Whole Caprese Pasta:

This is a great recipe option for those who, in addition to looking for a fit dish, still want a meal that is practical and made in a very short time. Here, the whole pasta pasta is combined only with tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella, garlic, salt, pepper and oil. Even with a very short list of ingredients and a quick walkthrough, you might be surprised by the result.

22. Pasta Salad:

Pasta salad may seem like an extremely caloric dish, but by using the right ingredients, you can have a fit result. Here, for example, the Used pasta is wholegrain, which is combined with light tuna and some vegetables. To add creaminess to the dish, you’ll need olive oil, ricotta cream and dijon mustard.

23. Cauliflower Pizza:

In this recipe, cauliflower is used as the main ingredient for preparing the pizza dough, but it is also combined with cheese and egg. For the filling, you can let your imagination run wild or use the ingredients of your choice.

24. Yakissoba:

This is a yakissoba recipe in which the noodle used is shirataki, as it has a very low amount of calories. In addition, to prepare the sauce, you should choose to use soy sauce in the light version.

25. Spring Pasta:

The suggestion of this recipe is to combine wholegrain pasta with zucchini, leeks, tomatoes, basil and some spices. It’s a simple option to make and takes a small amount of ingredients, but it’s a good choice for those looking for a light dish that is at the same time very tasty.

26. Spinach and Sweet Potato Gnocchi:

Here, you learn how to make a healthy, delicious and gluten-free version of gnocchi. The base of the dough is made of sweet potato, egg and spinach. The sauce, on the other hand, is a super tasty preparation that, among other ingredients, includes tomatoes, peppers, coconut oil and basil.

27. Stuffed Eggplant:

Have you ever thought about filling an eggplant with ground beef in tomato sauce and well seasoned and then putting it all in the oven? That’s the purpose of this recipe, which doesn’t require a lot of experience in the kitchen, but can yield a meal that will leave anyone with a taste of wanting more.

28. Pumpkin Pie:

If you are looking for a recipe that has a sophisticated face, but is simple to prepare and still has an amazing taste, this may be the ideal option. Here, the dough is made with quinoa and the filling is a combination of pumpkin, fetta cheese, almonds and some spices.

29. Funghi Risotto:

Risotto is a classic dish and knowing its secrets, it is very simple to prepare. This version deviates from the conventional, as the arboreal rice is left aside and gives way to 7 grains. In addition, funghi is a mushroom rich in protein and has an intense flavor.

30. Brown rice:

Rice from day to day can be dull, so it is interesting to know how to innovate in the preparation of this grain as common in the Brazilian table. Here, the rice is sauteed with carrots, which gives a new color to the dish, and still has a taste of wanting more. All this without having a lot of work in the kitchen, which is great, isn’t it?

31. Stuffed zucchini:

Stuffed zucchini can be a great choice for those who want a light meal, but full of flavor. Here, the filling is made up of a combination of brown rice, ground beef, tomato and spices. Everything is pretty simple, but the taste is irresistible, you bet.

32. Cold Cucumber Soup:

This, in addition to being a fit recipe, is still a diuretic! In addition to the cucumber, you will only need plain yogurt and spices to prepare this recipe, which is ready in just a few minutes and can be an excellent choice for hot summer days.

33. Carrot cream :

Carrot cream with ginger can be a great choice for those who want to speed up the metabolism and still consume a dish with a strong taste. This is a recipe that has a very short list of ingredients, but which can surprise for its flavor.

34. Leek Quiche:

Quiche is a pie with a crunchy dough which, in this case, is wholemeal. It also has a creamy filling, made mainly with eggs and sour cream. Here, the dish gains the addition of tomato, leeks and some spices.

35. False souffle:

This is a slightly different souffle recipe, as it doesn’t use flour and the egg whites are not in snow, even so, the result is a dish with a very light texture. To flavor the recipe, you’ll need shredded chicken, broccoli, cottage cheese, cream of ricotta, and spices, and other required items are baking powder and sesame.

36. Goulash:

Goulash is a dish that combines beef, wine, tomato paste and spices. It’s a dish that only gets a pot dirty and looks like grandma’s food, but actually it doesn’t have many calories and it tastes amazing.

37. Shrimp in Moranga:

Shrimp in Moranga can be an extremely caloric dish, but by making good choices of ingredients, you can get a dish that is fit and at the same time very tasty. With the tips in this recipe, you can be surprised with the final result of this delight.

38. Chicken fricasse:

This is a recipe for chicken fricasse in which the ingredient used to give creaminess to the dish is ricotta cream, so the dish has fewer calories than the traditional version. Even so, the final flavor is very tasty and can be enjoyed by the most varied palates.

Healthy Salad Options:

39. Coleslaw Salad :

If you want to prepare a salad that impresses just by looking, this can be an excellent choice. Here, red cabbage is used to form shells, which are stuffed with alfalfa sprouts, carrots, zucchini and cherry tomatoes. It’s a simple option, but it requires a little patience at the time of assembly.

40. Tropical salad:

A leafy salad is a great choice for those looking for practicality and don’t want to go wrong when ordering, isn’t it? But, in order not to fall into a routine, it is interesting to add other ingredients to the dish. Here, the suggestion is to use lettuce, mango, heart of palm, tomato and chives, as well as seasoning to ensure a very special flavor.

41. Broccoli with cauliflower:

Combining broccoli with cauliflower can be a simple way to add flavor to your meals. In addition, here, you can learn how to prepare these vegetables in the microwave, which is a great option for those who have little time to spend in the kitchen.

42. Cherry Tomatoes:

A simple salad with few ingredients can be very tasty and still make your table more colorful. Here, the cherry tomato is combined only with slices of red onion and some spices, all very practical and simple, but with a very good taste!

43. Purple salad:

How about preparing a very refreshing salad for your next meal? This is the purpose of this recipe, which combines red cabbage, carrots, mangoes, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper. For those who like sweet and sour dishes, this can be an excellent choice!

44. Strawberry Salad:

If you like a colorful salad with a strong flavor, you need to stop to see this option. Here, green leaves are combined with strawberries, gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and almond chips.

45. Chicken Salad:

This is a cold salad recipe that combines chicken with sweet potatoes, two very common ingredients for those who follow a fit menu. However, here, the foods are enhanced with natural yoghurt, raisins and grated carrots.

46. Salmon Salad:

This is another wholegrain pasta salad option, but here salmon, zucchini and a sauce come into play to spice up the flavor of the dish. The preparation is very quick and not complicated to follow, but the result is a delight, so it’s worth testing at home.

47. Mango Salad:

This is a simple salad that combines mango, green leaves, red pepper and curd cheese. The list of ingredients is very basic, but this is a combination that can surprise the most varied of palates, so why not try it?

48. Green salad with apricots:

This is a salad made with lettuce, arugula, apricot, palm heart, chia, sesame, salt, oil and pepper. A simple option to prepare, but it can add much more flavor to your dish.

49. Colorful salad:

How about preparing a colorful salad recipe? Here, you’ll need kale, lettuce, chives, cilantro, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, onions, carrots and cucumbers. The result is so delicious that it’s worth testing at home and enjoying each mouthful.

Options For Your Healthy Dinner:

50. Wholegrain bread pie with vegetables:

Light and healthy version of the savory pie, this recipe uses wholegrain bread, which promotes a feeling of satiety for a longer time.

51. Oven salad:

For those who have difficulty eating salads, it’s a dish that makes zucchini and eggplant look extremely appetizing!

52. Eggplant and zucchini pizza” au gratin:

Still talking about these two vegetables, how about replacing that extremely caloric and greasy pizza for a healthier and still tasty meal? Try it!

53. Natural ricotta, sweet and sour carrot and raisin sandwich:

Are you a fan of the natural sandwich? So try this option with ricotta, a lighter cheese, carrots in a different way and raisins to complement the different flavor.

54. Caprese noodles with chicken:

Are you dying to eat a noodle but don’t want to lose your conscience? Try this version. Easy, fast and light.

55. Tuna with quinoa crust:

Practical and freshrat for hot days. It’s to taste with your eyes!

56. Meatball:

In this meatball recipe, oat bran is used to bind the meat, making it a high-protein, high-fiber option for your meal. In addition to being easy to prepare, the meatball goes very well with the most varied dishes, such as salads, rice and beans, pasta or even snacks!

57. Fish in the oven:

A fish made in the oven is all good, isn’t it? Here, you can choose between dorado, cod or whatever you like, which will be combined with zero-fat curd, eggs, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.

58. Steak Parmigiana:

To make this recipe at home, you’ll need lean steaks, tomato sauce, water and light mozzarella. The result is a little different from the traditional version of the dish, but it already breaks a branch for those who want an extra taste in their meal and don’t want to eat just a plain steak.

59. Galeto:

This is a recipe made with well-seasoned chicken thighs. Here, the meat is cooked in the oven, which means that the end result is not an extremely caloric dish. Even so, anyone can delight in its flavor.

60. Beef with vegetables:

Minced beef with vegetables is a great choice for a meal full of flavor, isn’t it? The suggestion here is to use broccoli, green beans, carrots, onions, mushrooms, ginger, sesame and some other spices.

Some Healthy Dessert Options:

61. Mango Chia Pudding:

This recipe that combines mango and chia is very refreshing, looks amazing and tastes that can drive anyone crazy! All this with a short list of ingredients and a walkthrough that doesn’t require much cooking experience!

62. Cheesecake:

This is a fake cheesecake recipe, as the dough is made up of slices of whole-grain bread. The filling has light cream cheese, demerara or brown sugar and a touch of vanilla extract. To top it off, you can even add a strawberry to the frosting, so your candy will be more delicious and charming.

63. Red fruit:

tartThis is a recipe in which the tart dough is made with vegetable milk residue, amaranth flakes, cinnamon powder, flaxseed and any sweetener of your choice. The filling has blueberries, blackberries and golden linseed. The list of ingredients is not the simplest, but the step-by-step is not complicated at all!

64. Mango Sorbet:

To test this recipe at home, you will only need mango pulp, water, demerara sugar and ginger, but the last item is optional. To prepare, it is only necessary to blend all the ingredients in a blender and then take them to the freezer until the texture is firm. This is a great choice for hot days!

65. Green juice cake:

Green juice is a great success in the first moment of the day, even before breakfast, but have you ever thought about preparing a cake that has the taste of the drink? Here, the liquid is combined with quinoa and rice flours, baking powder, eggs, sweetener, coconut oil, low-fat yogurt and water. Oven time is approximately 30 minutes.

66. Apple galette:

The galette is a rustic pie, in which the filling is exposed. Here, the dough is wholemeal and the filling is made with apples. This is an easy option to make, but it can make your table much prettier and your stomach happy.

67. Biomass Banana:

Green banana biomass is a wild ingredient for those who love sweets but don’t want to consume a lot of calories. Here, it is used to prepare a vegan brigadeiro that can conquer the palate of even the most antsy people!

68. Cinnamon Apple Pie:

The combination of apple and cinnamon is delicious and also helps speed up your metabolism! Can you imagine, then, this mixture as a pie filling? That’s the purpose of this recipe, which has a whole-wheat pasta and a step by step step that doesn’t require much cooking experience.

69. Avocado Cream:

There are people who are afraid to consume avocado because they think that this fruit has a lot of fat, which is true, but it has the good kind of fat, which, when consumed in moderation, only is good for health! Furthermore, this cream requires few ingredients and almost no time in the kitchen.

70. Tapioca Pudding:

Pudding is one of the most loved desserts by Brazilians, isn’t it? But have you ever thought about making a lower calorie version of this candy? This is the tip of this recipe, which takes tapioca and has a special taste.

71. Brownie:

This is a brownie recipe that, in addition to being fit, is gluten and lactose free and is still vegan! The main ingredient used for its preparation is sweet potato. The list of ingredients is not the shortest, but the way of preparation is extremely easy!

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