The Best Meal Prep Recipes Under 400 Calories

Do you feel stressed at lunchtime? Are you looking for lighter options while still feeling full and satisfied? Here are the best meal prep recipes under 400 calories that are bursting with flavor and will keep you satisfied until dinner.  

Cheesy Chicken and Rice  

Makes 4 Servings 

Ingredients:  

1 Bag Frozen Cauliflower Rice 

2 Cups Chopped Broccoli 

1 Cup Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese  

1 Lb. Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces) 

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 

½ Tsp. Onion Powder 

½ Tsp. Garlic Powder 

½ Tsp. Parsley Flakes 

Salt and Pepper To Taste 

Begin by seasoning the diced chicken breast. Brown the chicken in a large pan with olive oil until cooked. Cook the broccoli using your favorite method. 

If you’re using a bag of frozen riced cauliflower, heat it in the microwave according to the packaged instructions. Once cooked, divide it among four serving containers. Divide the chicken into the containers and top with ¼ cups of shredded mozzarella. Finish by adding the broccoli to each container. 

Mini BBQ Meatloaf  

Makes 4 Servings 

Ingredients: 

1 Lb. Ground Beef  

¼ Cup Rolled Oats 

Salt and Pepper To Taste 

½  Onion Diced 

2 Tbsp. Ketchup 

1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 

1 Egg 

¼ Cup BBQ Sauce (divided as glaze)  

For Sides: 

1 Large Sweet Potato 

1 Large Broccoli Head of 2 Cups Broccoli Florets  

Begin by preparing the mini meatloaves. Add the ground beef, seasonings, onion, ketchup, oats, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.  

Place the mixture into a muffin tin pan to create mini meatloaf muffins. Top each with a spoonful of BBQ sauce and smooth along the surface. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  

Along with the mini meatloaves, add the sweet potato to the oven and allow to cook until tender. This will take longer than the meatloaves. You could also stem the potatoes if you’d like.  

Steam the broccoli and add it to the containers. Next, divide the sweet potato and add two mini meat loaves to each of the four containers.  

Meal Prep Cobb Salads 

Makes 4 Servings  

Ingredients: 

4 Cups of Romain Lettuce (divided)  

4 Slices of Bacon 

4 Hard-Boiled Eggs  

¼ Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese  

2 Cups Diced Cucumber 

1 Cub Halved Cherry Tomatoes  

¼ Cup Chopped Green Onions  

8 Tbsp. Vinaigrette of Choice (divided)  

It is so easy and delicious, and having these salads ready to go makes sticking to your goals more manageable than ever.  

Begin by cooking your bacon until crispy. Hard boil four eggs and dice the cucumbers and tomatoes. Once you have everything prepped, divide the lettuce into four containers and add your toppings to each salad. Instead of a creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, opt for a red wine vinaigrette and portion two tablespoons of the dressing into smaller cups for a grab-and-go salad.  

Wrapping Up The Best Meal Prep Recipes Under 400 Calories  

These super simple recipes will have you sticking to your goals while making lunch more manageable than ever! Delicious and full of flavor, these are way beyond diet meals. Enjoy every bite, knowing you’re nourishing your body with wholesome, satisfying dishes.