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12 Must Make Fall Recipes from the Low Calorie Cookbook

Published: Oct 3, 2020 · Modified: Jun 29, 2023 by Megan

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I'm sharing the BEST fall recipes you must make from the Low Calorie Cookbook! Because when I'm asked what my favorite recipes are from the cookbook, the truth is I just can't choose one or two. They are ALL my favorite!

The Low Calorie Cookbook has 60 healthy recipes that are better balanced in macronutrients for weight loss. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts included!

I developed, cooked/baked and photographed every recipe in this book and they were tested by many of my clients too! Every recipe has a photo to go alongside it and detailed nutrition information. I obsessed over every recipe to ensure it was a healthier version of a traditional favorite and not complicated.

So many of you have told me how much you love the cookbook and that makes me so happy! I love reading all your reviews and if you purchased a copy and love it, it please consider leaving a positive review. It matters SO MUCH.

And... if you still need a copy of the Low Calorie Cookbook, you can snag it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indiebound, or just about anywhere - even Walmart and Target sell it online!

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All this to say here's my must make recipes from the cookbook for fall for you to make! Also, I would love to hear what recipe from the book you love most!

Pumpkin Breakfast Muffins (page 44)

These healthy pumpkin muffins are made lower in calories with pumpkin! They're lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and cinnamon and higher in protein than traditional pumpkin muffins.

four muffins stacked

Spinach Mushroom Quiche with Potato Crust (page 48)

This simple quiche recipe replaces a flour crust with nutrient dense sweet potatoes for a lower calorie breakfast or brunch egg bake!

egg bake in a pan

Buffalo Parmesan Chicken Nuggets (page 65)

You will never miss breaded chicken nuggets again with this healthy chicken nugget recipe! It's made flourless and better for you with fewer calories.

chicken and buffalo sauce on a plate

Stuffed Pepper Soup with Cauliflower Rice (page 82)

This healthy soup is packed with so much flavor, protein and veggies. An Italian-inspired soup that takes less than 20-minutes to make and is family approved!

pepper soup in a white bowl

Healthy Cheeseburger Soup (page 85)

A healthy spin on fast food, this rich bowl of comfort is made with potatoes instead of the bun. Cauliflower is the super sneaky ingredient that makes the soup thick and luxurious. YUM!

soup in a red bowl

Healthy Chicken Zoodle Soup (page 86)

All the flavor of traditional chicken soup lightened up and served with zucchini noodles. Made easily in the slow cooker for a family favorite meal!

chicken soup with zucchini noodles in a bowl

Healthier Hamburger Helper (page 100)

This recipe is a lighter version of a childhood favorite meal. It adds TONS of vegetables to make it lighter and a more filling low calorie meal. Served with high-protein chickpea pasta for a higher protein dinner or lunch.

pasta and vegetables in a white bowl

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli (page 108)

This dish is lighter than your favorite Chinese takeout. Made easily in a slow cooker, this recipe uses high-quality ingredients like real honey and coconut aminos to give the meal full flavor while keeping it light by using less sugar and oil. It's a comforting yet simple recipe!

broccoli brown rice and beef in a grey bowl

Healthy Fish n Chips (page 115)

This easy recipe is a healthy version of traditional fried fish and chips that bakes in the oven. This fish is breaded with a healthier alternative to traditional white flours and make the perfect, crispy crust on the outside while keeping the fish tender on the inside.

homemade fish and chips on a plate

Lighter Swedish Meatballs (page 119)

This recipe is made with lean ground beef cooked in a skillet without oil or frying making it lower in calories than traditional Swedish meatballs. One of my MOST popular recipes from the cookbook!

meatballs in a saucepan

Healthy Mac N Cheese (page 123)

This homemade Mac n cheese is lower calorie than its traditional counterpart. It has a delicious secret and healthy ingredient that replaces heavy cream and cheese. Another family favorite!

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Fra Diablo (page 124)

This dish combines baked shrimp with a spicy tomato sauce served over spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is naturally low in calories and more nutritious than flour-based pastas. The sauce is packed with veggies and spices, keeping it lighter than traditional sauces.

shrimp and spaghetti squash on a white plate

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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