40 Easy Single-Serving Meal Combinations

If you’re trying to lose weight, eating at home is the way to go. Research shows when you frequently cook at home, you not only consume fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and less fat, but you also make healthier decisions when you eat out.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or working with tons of ingredients — these recipes prove that sometimes simple is better. Also, the majority of these 40 recipes are made for one so you don’t have to eat the same meal for days if you don’t want to.

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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Do a quick prep in the morning and come home to a ready-to-eat chicken tortilla soup.

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ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS & TOMATOES

Keep things simple with a one-pan dish that’s healthy and high in protein.

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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS

With less than 300 calories and 27 grams of protein per serving, these fajitas are a healthy option that only require six basic ingredients.

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CHICKPEA VEGETABLE CURRY

Canned chickpeas and frozen vegetables, making this meatless meal extra convenient.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH BLACK BEAN CHILI

This vegetarian chili calls for hearty butternut squash and black beans, which means it’s high in fiber.

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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

This is a great slow-cooker dish that’s super flavorful with healthy spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin.

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TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Ground turkey substitutes for beef nicely in these stuffed peppers that can serve as a light dinner, satisfying lunch or side dish.

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SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Using frozen spinach and canned beans means these vegetarian enchiladas can be whipped up on the fly.

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THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Who needs takeout when you can save time, money and calories with these seven-ingredient Thai chicken lettuce wraps?

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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH VEGETABLES

This recipe requires just one pan and six ingredients, yet provides 2–3 servings of vegetables and more than 39 grams of protein.

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CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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BELL PEPPER NACHOS

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Bell Pepper Nachos to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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TURKEY TACO BOWL WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  Turkey Taco Bowls to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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BLT LETTUCE WRAP

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from BLT Lettuce Wraps to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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CHICKEN ZOODLE SOUP

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Chicken Zoodle Soup to Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps.

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SPICY TUNA WRAP

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Spicy Tuna Wraps to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Mexican Quinoa Salad to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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PESTO PASTA SALAD

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Pesto Pasta Salad to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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CHICKEN HUMMUS WRAP

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Chicken Hummus Wraps to Spicy Tuna Wraps.

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BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Buffalo Chicken Wraps to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH SMOKED SALMON & RED ONION

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Smoked Salmon to Smashed Avocado with Arugula, Feta, and Lemon.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & BASIL

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil to Smashed Avocado with Arugula, Feta, and Lemon.

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SLICED AVOCADO WITH HUMMUS & BLACK PEPPER

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Sliced Avocado With Humus & Black Pepper to Smashed Avocado With Arugula, Feta, and Lemon.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH FRIED EGG & SALSA

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Fried Egg & Salsa to Smashed Avocado With Smoked Salmon.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH ARUGULA, FETA & LEMON

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Arugula, Feta, & Lemon to Smashed Avocado With Smoked Salmon.

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EASY SALMON SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Easy Salmon Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED TUNA SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Mediterranean Chopped Tuna Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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BLACK BEAN & CORN TACO SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad to Salmon Salad.

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ROAST BEEF SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE & BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Roast Beef Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Autumn Chicken Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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CHILI-STUFFED SWEET POTATO

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD WRAP

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Tuna and White Bean Salad Wraps to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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DIY DELI BOX

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from DIY Deli Boxes to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Greek Chicken Salad to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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EGG & AVOCADO LETTUCE WRAPS

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps to Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.

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PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Pumpkin Overnight Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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APPLE-CINNAMON OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Apple-Cinnamon Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Carrot Cake Overnight Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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BERRY ALMOND OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Berry Almond Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Chocolate Cherry Oats to Pumpkin Overnight Oats.

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Click Arrows Above

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Do a quick prep in the morning and come home to a ready-to-eat chicken tortilla soup.

2 of

ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS & TOMATOES

Keep things simple with a one-pan dish that’s healthy and high in protein.

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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS

With less than 300 calories and 27 grams of protein per serving, these fajitas are a healthy option that only require six basic ingredients.

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CHICKPEA VEGETABLE CURRY

Canned chickpeas and frozen vegetables, making this meatless meal extra convenient.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH BLACK BEAN CHILI

This vegetarian chili calls for hearty butternut squash and black beans, which means it’s high in fiber.

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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

This is a great slow-cooker dish that’s super flavorful with healthy spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin.

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TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Ground turkey substitutes for beef nicely in these stuffed peppers that can serve as a light dinner, satisfying lunch or side dish.

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SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Using frozen spinach and canned beans means these vegetarian enchiladas can be whipped up on the fly.

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THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Who needs takeout when you can save time, money and calories with these seven-ingredient Thai chicken lettuce wraps?

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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH VEGETABLES

This recipe requires just one pan and six ingredients, yet provides 2–3 servings of vegetables and more than 39 grams of protein.

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CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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BELL PEPPER NACHOS

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Bell Pepper Nachos to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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TURKEY TACO BOWL WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  Turkey Taco Bowls to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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BLT LETTUCE WRAP

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from BLT Lettuce Wraps to Chicken Zoodle Soup.

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CHICKEN ZOODLE SOUP

5 Single-Serving Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Chicken Zoodle Soup to Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps.

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SPICY TUNA WRAP

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Spicy Tuna Wraps to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Mexican Quinoa Salad to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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PESTO PASTA SALAD

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Pesto Pasta Salad to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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CHICKEN HUMMUS WRAP

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Chicken Hummus Wraps to Spicy Tuna Wraps.

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BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

Five 5-Ingredient Lunches Under 400 Calories —  from Buffalo Chicken Wraps to Chicken Hummus Wraps.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH SMOKED SALMON & RED ONION

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Smoked Salmon to Smashed Avocado with Arugula, Feta, and Lemon.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & BASIL

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil to Smashed Avocado with Arugula, Feta, and Lemon.

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SLICED AVOCADO WITH HUMMUS & BLACK PEPPER

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Sliced Avocado With Humus & Black Pepper to Smashed Avocado With Arugula, Feta, and Lemon.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH FRIED EGG & SALSA

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Fried Egg & Salsa to Smashed Avocado With Smoked Salmon.

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SMASHED AVOCADO WITH ARUGULA, FETA & LEMON

5 Avocado Toasts Under 300 Calories — from Smashed Avocado with Arugula, Feta, & Lemon to Smashed Avocado With Smoked Salmon.

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EASY SALMON SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Easy Salmon Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED TUNA SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Mediterranean Chopped Tuna Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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BLACK BEAN & CORN TACO SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad to Salmon Salad.

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ROAST BEEF SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE & BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Roast Beef Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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AUTUMN CHICKEN SALAD

5 No-Cook Meals Under 500 Calories —  from Autumn Chicken Salad to Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad.

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CHILI-STUFFED SWEET POTATO

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD WRAP

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Tuna and White Bean Salad Wraps to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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DIY DELI BOX

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from DIY Deli Boxes to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Greek Chicken Salad to Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps.

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EGG & AVOCADO LETTUCE WRAPS

5 Easy High-Protein Lunches — from Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wraps to Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.

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PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Pumpkin Overnight Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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APPLE-CINNAMON OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Apple-Cinnamon Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Carrot Cake Overnight Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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BERRY ALMOND OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Berry Almond Oats to Chocolate Cherry Oats.

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY OATS

5 Single-Serving Oat Recipes Under 250 Calories — from Chocolate Cherry Oats to Pumpkin Overnight Oats.

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