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Healthy Dinner Recipes To Lose Weight
Choose from these low-calorie dinner recipe ideas that are tasty, filling, and great for those on a budget!
Delicious & Easy Weight-Loss Recipes Your Family Will Love!
Kickstart your weight loss journey without sacrificing family time! Discover a treasure trove of delicious, nutrient-packed recipes for every meal, from kid-approved breakfasts to satisfying dinners.
Created by our team of registered dietitians and chefs, these recipes are designed to be both healthy and delicious, helping you reach your weight loss goals while keeping the whole family happy.
Easy and delicious Monday night frittata
Monday night, although the beginning of the week, can sometimes be a little chaotic, especially if you are exhausted from the weekend and have not done the shopping yet. We’ve nicknamed this frittata the ‘Monday night frittata‘ as it’s the…
Veggie packed bolognese with chargrilled capsicum sauce
Bolognese is such a popular meal with families, and this one takes hidden veg to another level with SEVEN different veg in the one bowl. If your kids aren’t keen on zucchini noodles, you could serve theirs with regular pasta…
Mexican inspired shredded chicken pita taco
If you’re a fan of all the Mexican inspired meals on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, you’ll absolutely love this Mexican Inspired Shredded Chicken Pita Taco. Whether it’s for a family dinner or a meal prep cook up for…
Healthy crumbed pork schnitzel recipe
On the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge family friendly meals like this Healthy crumbed pork schnitzel recipe are the one you’re going to want to make over and over again. This pork schnitzel recipe is not only budget-friendly but also…
Tasty vegetarian pad Thai just 220 calories
Craving some Pad Thai take away but don’t want to undo all your hard work losing weight? We hear you. This healthy pad thai recipe has all the flavour and colour but none of the excessive amounts of sugar and…
Cafe style breakfast at home : The Mexican Wrap
Bring the ‘trendy cafe style breakfast’ home by whipping up this delicious and healthy Mexican Wrap. Ideal for a weekend breakfast or a busy breakfast-for-dinner weeknight. They’re quick, easy and highly nutritious – A perfect addition to your healthy eating…
Feed the family with this creamy honey mustard chicken & veggie bake
Here is a comforting meal that the whole family will be happy to tuck into. Packed with healthy veggies, it’s a winner-winner chicken dinner that heats up well for lunch the next day too. This creamy honey mustard chicken recipe comes…
20 minute pork steaks with apple and greens
Here’s a quick and easy dinner idea that makes the most of quick cooking thin pork steaks. This recipe comes from 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Cassie Wight. Cassie says ‘As a 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member, I love the…
Mexican stuffed chicken with broccolini and brown rice
This healthy dinner idea comes to us courtesy of 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Cassie Wight. Cassie uses budget friendly chicken thighs as the base for a healthy chicken meal that the whole family will love. Cassie says ‘This meal is super…
Chunky beef and vegetable pie
As the weather gets colder, there’s nothing better than some comfort food. And this chunky beef and vegetable pie is the PERFECT healthy comfort food! Thanks so much Cassandra Wight for sending through your recipe! We have SO many yummy pie…
Miso beef noodles just 360 calories
Kate Jacklin shared this great snap of her Miso Beef Noodles on the Healthy Mummy Food Lovers Facebook page and summed it up with one word – ‘DELISH!’ These Asian inspired noodles from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge make a delicious and…
Spiced chickpea nourish bowl
Need something warm and filling for dinner tonight? Looking for a meat free meal option? Try this delicious Spiced Chickpea Nourish Bowl from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge. 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Cassie McKay shared this fabulous picture of her…
Roast lamb with mint pesto
Everyone will love digging into this traditional, seasoned lamb leg roast recipe with delicious mint pesto. Serve with some vegetarian side dishes, simply steamed vegetables or a salad. It’s perfect for a family get-together or celebration over Easter, as this slow…
Simple beef pie with mushy peas
This dinner will put smiles on everyone’s faces – a classic British dish of pie and mushy peas recipe. You don’t need any special equipment to make this, and it uses budget friendly mince to keep costs down and cooking…
Fresh and Tasty Southwest Chicken Salad
If you’re craving something cool for dinner then this fresh And Tasty Southwest Chicken Salad is the recipe for you. We love putting a tasty spin on the traditional salad. With the right ingredients, your salad never needs to be boring.…
Italian tomato and spinach risotto just 294 calories
A huge thank you to 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Lana Guyett who has shared this simple risotto recipe with us. We love that it’s a ‘throw it all in the pot’ style recipe, so you don’t have to…
Budget-friendly roast chicken and brown rice salad
Doesn’t this look good? 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Cassie sent us this recipe. Cassie says, ‘I’ve created this delicious healthy meal that’s perfect for those warm summer night and that will feed the whole family for around $10!’ Customise…
Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa
This salsa and fish make a perfect dinner for the warmer weather. Make the salsa in advance to enhance its flavours and to make it really quick to get dinner on the table. This recipe would also work well with chicken…
Tasty Asian chicken noodle salad
Salad it seems, sometimes gets a bad rep. We get caught in the trap of imagining a sad cherry tomato sitting atop a few wilted lettuce leaves, unappetising and unappealing. That example however, couldn’t be further from the super delicious reality…
Too easy rosemary and lemon chicken tray bake
Need a meal that takes just ten minutes of prep and half an hour in the oven? This is it! 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Cassie has sent this simple tray bake recipe that she just knows you will…
20 minute vegetarian Mexican zucchini boats
For a tasty, budget-friendly meal in under 20 minutes, try these Mexican vegetarian or Mexican zucchini boats. 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Charlene shared this great snap of her meal on the Healthy Mummy Food Lovers Group on Facebook.…
Ochazuke rice bowl with mushrooms, carrot and soy sauce
We love seeing photos like this – 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member Ashleigh Dunkley shared her lunch photo in our Private Facebook Support Group. Ochazuke is a popular Japanese dish, made with green tea infused rice, soy sauce and lots…
Family friendly apple and walnut pork roast recipe
This roast pork recipe is a perfect family-friendly meal that is perfect for a cool evening to bring everyone together around the table. Prepare in the oven or the slow cooker – we’ve given the method for both options. Need…
Sweet chilli chicken with asparagus and sweet potato
What a delicious family meal this is, and it’s so easy to prepare. Most of the preparation is roasting the sweet potatoes, which is done by the oven while you can go and do something else. Cook extra chicken so…
15 Minute Chicken, Cashew and Broccoli Stir Fry
Stir fry is so easy to prepare and they are a great, healthy option for lunch or dinner. Load them up with veggies and some protein for a tasty, family-friendly meal. Change up the ingredients to whatever veggies you have…
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