High Volume Low Calorie Recipes
If you’re looking for recipes that will fill you up, these high volume low calorie recipes are the answer! They’re a great way to fill up on nutrient-dense food without a lot of calories. If you ever feel like a bottomless pit and you want a huge portion, these recipes are perfect!
Do you ever find yourself craving a lot of food? I’m a bit of a “volume eater”, meaning sometimes, I don’t feel satisfied with small portions. I’d rather have a giant salad than a few bites of a rich pasta dish. So if you’re like me and you occasionally find yourself craving a big bowl of pasta or a monster-sized salad, I’ve got some recipes to help you out! These recipes are high in volume, meaning the portion sizes are big, but they’re low in calories. That means you can eat a big serving without being overly full or stuffed at the end of your meal.
Here are some of my favorite high volume, low calorie recipes:
Spaghetti Squash Al Pomodoro
Spaghetti Squash al Pomodoro is a great way to enjoy pasta night while filling up on vegetables! Because spaghetti squash is low in calories, you can enjoy a large portion of this tasty dish!
Low Calorie Zucchini Noodles
More of a spaghetti person? Try these low calorie zucchini noodles! I like to top mine with roasted tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. It’s filled with lots of flavor but the zucchini noodles make this dish very low in calories.
Butternut Squash Fries
Craving fast food? Slice up some butternut squash and make Butternut squash fries! They taste like sweet potato fries, but you can eat a giant plate of them for a fraction of the calories! I love how easy these are. If you have an air fryer, try baking them in there for extra crispy, low-calorie fries!
High Protein Banana Muffins
Need a quick and easy breakfast option? These banana bread muffins are just 60 calories each. Yes, 60. These are great if you’re craving carbs but you want to fill up on protein. Made with egg whites and protein powder, these might not be your traditional bakery muffin, but they’re great for a low calorie option!
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Dreaming of tacos? These roasted cauliflower tacos are vegan, gluten-free, and low in calories! Each taco is only about 150 calories, and you could make them even more low-calorie if you skip the avocado and use salsa instead. Taco night just got a lot healthier!
One Pan Ratatoullie
This easy one pan ratatouille is loaded with vegetables so you can have a huge serving for less than 300 calories. This is one of my favorite ways to use up any leftover veggies in my fridge and it’s a really satisfying meal. If you love huge portion sizes and you’re craving Italian flavors, this high volume low calorie recipe is the answer!
Parmesan Tomato Soup
Soup is one of my favorite high volume, low calorie foods. A big bowl of this Parmesan tomato soup is just 140 calories, which means you can totally add a grilled cheese sandwich. This is such a creamy, satisfying meal. The Parmesan adds lots of flavor but you only need a little bit, so this soup is still a low calorie option.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This crunchy cucumber and tomato salad is a great way to fill up on vegetables! With just a drizzle of olive oil, this is a side dish that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds! To make it really low calorie, skip the olive oil and just use red wine vinegar. It has lots of flavor and when tomatoes and cucumbers are in season, this is an irresistible side dish. This is a great recipe when you’re craving a big bowl of food!
Mango Frozen Yogurt
Craving something sweet? Can’t find Halo Top in your area? Whip up some mango frozen yogurt for a sweet, low calorie treat! It’s just two ingredients! Plus, it’s high in protein thanks to Greek yogurt. If you don’t want to make your own frozen yogurt, there are also some great storebought options. Have you tried Halo Top, yet?
Looking for more ideas? Try these high volume, low calorie snacks! I’ve picked out some of the best homemade and storebought snacks that will let you eat the whole bag! If you’re craving a major snack, check out the list!
What are your favorite low-calorie/large portion recipes?
I am so with you on all of those things…..well except maybe the texting and coffee part. I would be to busy drinking the coffee to text…lol!
Hopefully I can get my hands on some artic zero soon!
i love butternut squash fries! and arctic zero of course!
I’m the worlds worst when it comes to portion control! I don’t know if it’s due to how I was raised(southern gal), my fear of getting hungry, or my love for food. It’s probably all 3. I’ve never been even slightly overweight due to running a ton, but if I ever got injured or quit, I would def gain a ton. It’s hard to eat the correct portions, healthy fod or not. I just love to eat. It’s something that I will want to fix if I ever have kids. I want to show them that you won’t starve, and that we can eat anything as long as it is portioned. Everything in moderation, right? I’ve just never been a moderation kinda gal….i like to do everything bigger and better! 🙂
I love veggie filled sammiches! Volumous and filling (temporarily) and they don’t leave me feeling like a doughboy!
Hurray for volume eating!
I can’t sit through movies either, I get so distracted. These recipes looks so awesome, I am a total volume eater so thanks for sharing 🙂
i get lost so easily, i cringe when people stop and ask me for directions lol. i like big low cal portions too i like muesli but always feel done out as the bowl looks so small compared to the same weight of porridge. I like adding chickppeas to bulk meals up
low cal and high quantity/volume foods are awesome. my faves are collard or kale chips. i also love pickled veggies-beets,artichoke hearts,green beans, etc.
i’m totally bad at dealing with being interrupted when i’m trying to do something. oy vey-it brings out the worst in me 🙁
haha too funny, i think we all like a big portioned meal w/out the guilt every once in a while and these are fabulous ideas! i still need to get my hands on that ice cream stuff… next trip to WF perhaps 🙂
Definitely give it a try! I’m so thrilled that the WF in Short Pump carries it!
Portion control can be a bit of an issue for me too!!! I LOVE banana soft serve when I need something sweet – one square of dark chocolate just isn’t enough!!! I also love stirfries – sometimes I skip the rice/pasta and go for lots & lots of veggies.
Yummm me too! I love stir fries! Shanna had a good idea to sub shredded cabbage for rice! I’m going to have to try it!
I’ve tried that arctic zero icecream before and it was pretty tasty! Sometimes I’d rather eat a whole pint than just “half a cup” of something super rich. Cause even then, I’m still going to eat more than half a cup. 🙂