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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔥 Low Calorie Ranch Flavored Zucchini – Just 19 Calories + 3 Ingredients + 15 Minutes

This healthy side dish is:
-Crispy, golden, and guilt-free
-Kid-approved
-A summer veggie recipe that pairs with any meal

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/oven-baked-zucchini/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 11

Low Calorie Sloppy Joes – 311 Calories + 28.3g Protein 🍔

This healthy back-to-school dinner is:
-Quick to make on busy weeknights
-Loved by kids and adults alike
-High in protein for a satisfying meal

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/the-best-sloppy-joe-recipe/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 10

Low Calorie Zucchini Muffins – 138 Calories 🧁

This healthy muffin recipe is:
-Perfect for after-school snacks
-Freezer-friendly for meal prep
-Moist, sweet, and veggie-packed

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/zucchini-muffins/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 9

Low Calorie Homemade Milkshakes – 138 Calories 💖
This healthy dessert recipe is:
-Kid-approved and perfect for after school
-Light and creamy without the guilt
-Quick to make with simple ingredients

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/homemade-milkshakes-recipes/

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 8

Low Calorie Pop Tarts – 117 Calories 🍓

This low calorie recipe is:
-Perfect for lunchboxes or meal prep
-Lower in sugar than store-bought versions
-A fun breakfast or after-school snack

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/low-calorie-pop-tarts/

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 8

Low Calorie Ranch Seasoned Potato Wedges – 52 Calories🥔

This easy recipe is:
-Only 3 ingredients and done fast
-A low calorie side dish the whole family will love
-Perfect for weeknight dinners or after-school snacks

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/ranch-seasoned-potato-wedges/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 6

Low Calorie Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies – 146 Calories 🍪

These cookies are:
-Soft, chewy, and full of flavor
-Naturally gluten-free with almond flour
-A great healthy cookie recipe for kids and adults alike

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/almond-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 5

🧇 Low Calorie High Protein Waffles – 161 Calories + 18.3g Protein

These healthy protein waffles are great for:
- Meal prep breakfasts
- After workout breakfast
- Picky kids breakfasts
- Have 2-3 (I don't expect you to have just one)

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/healthy-protein-waffles/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 4

🍋 Low Calorie High Protein Lemon Pasta – 193 Calories & 24g Protein

This healthy pasta recipe is great for:
- Low calorie dinners
- Quick healthy dinners
- Any pasta you like (I used protein pasta)

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/low-calorie-high-protein-lemon-pasta/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 3

This FREE Low Calorie Low Carb Meal Plan has everything done for you — breakfast, lunch, and dinner covered! The printable meal plan and the recipes too!

🥰 It’s 100% free and perfect for summer!

Free Meal Plan: https://loseweightbyeating.com/weight-loss-meal-plan/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 3

😍 Low Calorie Spinach Pasta 367 Calories

This healthy pasta dinner is perfect for
- Fast healthy dinners
- Vegetarian meals (or visitors)
- Low cost dinners
- Meal prep lunches
- Watching 4 cups of spinach wilt down to a single leaf

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/easy-spinach-pasta-recipe/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 2

Free Low Calorie Low Carb Meal Plan – Perfect for Summer!

Here’s a peek at what’s inside:
Low Calorie Low Carb Frittata 🥚
Banana Split Breakfast Bowls 🍌
Chicken Shawarma Wraps 🌯
Steak Kabobs + Pesto Chicken for Dinner 🍖🍗

Get the free meal plan: https://loseweightbyeating.com/weight-loss-meal-plan/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 2

🥗 Low Calorie Tuna Pasta Salad – 173 Calories + 11.9g Protein!

This healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is great for:
- Potlucks and parties
- Protein packed side dishes
- High protein lunches
- Saving money

#LowCalorieLunch #MealPrepIdeas

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/tuna-pasta-salad/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Aug 1

🍝 Low Calorie Caprese Pasta Salad – Just 106 Calories!

This healthy side dish is great for:
- Summer side dishes
- Meal prep side dishes
- Garden goodies (tomatoes and basil)
- Cheese cravings
- When you want pasta, but you're trying to be good

https://loseweightbyeating.com/caprese-pasta-salad/

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 31

🍕 Low Calorie Pesto Pizza – 76 Calories Per Slice!

Why you'll love this healthy pesto pizza:
- Low Calorie Dinner
- Healthy vegetarian pizza
- Made with protein dough
- Kids and adults both love
- Quicker and cheaper than delivery

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/low-calorie-pesto-pizza/

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 30

🍕 Low Calorie Chicken Alfredo Pizza – Just 76 Calories Per Slice!

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/chicken-alfredo-pizza/

✅ Perfect for:
- Healthy weeknight dinners
- Low calorie meal prep
- Family-friendly pizza night

#LowCalorieDinner #HealthyMealPrep

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 29

🍕 Low Calorie High Protein Pizza – 154 Calories + 19g Protein

Recipe: https://loseweightbyeating.com/low-calorie-high-protein-pizza/

✅ Just 154 calories per slice
✅ 19 grams of protein
✅ Perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep

Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 28

PSA: Peach pie can actually be healthy.
(Yes, really. 146 calories & no added sugar.)
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Low Calorie Peach Pie - Lose Weight By Eating

Low Calorie Peach Pie Recipe - this healthy peach pie is just 146 calories, and it comes with a low calorie pie crust recipe too!

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 27

Hot take: Buffalo chicken salad > wings.
Less mess. More protein. Still spicy.
🔥

Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Salad - Lose Weight By Eating

This Low Calorie Buffalo Chicken Salad is just 383 calories, has 49g of protein, is low carb and meal prep friendly! Love buffalo wings?...

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 26

Berry cobblers: making summer worth it since forever.
Mine has no added sugar & under 120 calories.
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Low Calorie Blackberry Cobbler - Lose Weight By Eating

This is the BEST blackberry cobbler recipe ever! At just 118 calories, can be made gluten-free and vegan, make blackberry cobbler recipe easy

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 25

The only thing better than watermelon in summer is watermelon + vodka.
💦 Recipe here: https://loseweightbyeating.com/watermelon-vodka-cocktails/
(But don’t worry, mocktail version works too!)

Low Calorie Watermelon Vodka Cocktails - Lose Weight By Eating

Low Calorie Watermelon Vodka Cocktails - just 159 calories for a BIG cocktail! Try skinny watermelon vodka slushies for BBQ's and hot days!

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 24

Grilled tofu > grilled chicken.
Don’t @ me.
(Ok fine, here’s the recipe if you wanna try: https://loseweightbyeating.com/low-calorie-grilled-tofu-skewers/ )

Low Calorie Grilled Tofu Skewers - Lose Weight By Eating

These Low Calorie Grilled Tofu Skewers are just 188 calories and have over 13g of protein each! This healthy grilled tofu recipe is low cost!

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 24

Shrimp skewers:
✅ Healthy
✅ Low calorie
✅ Make you look like a grill master
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Low Calorie Grilled Shrimp Skewers - Lose Weight By Eating

BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe - 5 grilled shrimp recipes. 114 calories (for 6 large shrimp) 21 minutes to make. Shopping List, Recipe Card

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 23

Everyone else: Ice cream season.
Me: Ice cream season… but make it healthy, creamy & under 50 calories.

🍨 Recipe here:

Low Calorie Ice Cream - Lose Weight By Eating

Low Calorie Ice Cream - just 44 calories and 2 ingredients! This Chocolate nice cream comes with a toppings guide with calories for each item

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Audrey Johns @audreyjohns.bsky.social · Jul 22

If your summer salad doesn’t have at least 4 colors, is it even a summer salad?

🌈 Here’s my favorite colorful one: Antipasto Salad — no cooking, tons of protein.

Low Calorie Antipasto Salad - Lose Weight By Eating

Low Calorie Antipasto Salad - Just 232 calories! This NO COOK Salad is packed with protein, and comes with low calorie dressing and croutons!

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