6 High-Protein Bowls Under 400 Calories That Aid Fat Loss

Do you need some lunch and dinner ideas to help fuel your weight loss? Melissa McCord is a weight loss and macro nutrition coach who helps women over 35 get their best bodies ever with sustainable health habits. In a recent post, she reveals a few of her go-to meals for weight loss. "These bowls are packed with at least 30g of protein, complex carbs & healthy fats to keep you full, satisfied & in a calorie deficit for fat loss!" she says. "6 high-protein bowls I eat on repeat when I want to drop fat…under 400 calories.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup mixed berries
• 12g crushed pecans.

Approx: 350 cals | 40g protein.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites + 1 whole egg
• 1/2 cup sautéed spinach
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 small avocado
• 1 tbsp low-fat cheddar cheese.

Approx: 400 cals | 35g protein.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz grilled chicken breast
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
• 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
• 2 tbsp reduced-fat feta cheese
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt Tzatziki dressing
• Season: Salt, pepper, oregano.

Approx: 400 cals | 35 protein

Ingredients:

• 5 oz shredded chicken
• 1-2 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt ranch.

Approx: 400cals | 38 protein

Ingredients:

• 5 oz lean ground beef (93/7)
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup cooked broccoli
• 1/cup shredded cooked carrots
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, chopped.

Approx: 400 cals | 35 protein.

Ingredients:

• 5 oz grilled/baked
• 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup steamed broccoli
• 1 tsp olive oil for cooking
• Optional: drizzle of honey mustard, BBQ, or balsamic vinaigrette to taste.

Approx: 400cals | 30g protein.

"You can adjust portions based on your needs! More oz of meat in your bowl will be even more protein!" she concludes at the end of the post. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss these 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.