Whether you're avoiding bread and grains to prevent belly bloat or you're going full-on keto to lose weight, cutting carbs will be so easy with these recipes. For 20 grams or less, you can feast on tofu scramble, cauliflower-crust pizza, and cookie dough fudge . . . and you won't miss carbs one bit.
Need an energizing breakfast that will offer tons of protein? This sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl is full of flavor and offers almost 20 grams of filling, energizing protein.
Carbs per serving: 20.7 grams Calories per serving: 317
While slices of crunchy apple and fresh strawberries are sweet enough on their own, isn't everything better with chocolate? You can spruce up your basic snack by pairing it with this smooth and mousse-like chocolate dip.
Carbs per serving: 17.1 grams Calories per serving: 107
Who says pumpkin desserts must be saved for Thanksgiving? These vegan and grain-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies will satisfy your low-carb sweet tooth all year round.
This tofu scramble is bursting with an addictive savory-sweet flavor, and since it's made with tofu, kale, and sweet potatoes, you can feel good reaching for seconds.
Carbs per serving: 16.6 grams Calories per serving: 260
If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge.
Carbs per serving: 17.6 grams Calories per piece: 140
With a little effort, a handful of ingredients, and less than 30 minutes, you can have this nutrient-rich meal on the table that's quick, light, and so satisfying.
Carbs per serving: 19.4 grams Calories per serving: 349
Whether PMS has you obsessing over chocolate or you're just in need a little something sweet and don't want to indulge in a 400-calorie dessert, this low-calorie smoothie has got your fudgy cravings covered!
Hard-boil your eggs in advance for a throw-together breakfast that will fill you up with protein and fiber, keeping you surprisingly full and satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.
Carbs per serving: 9.8 grams Calories per serving: 333
When you're craving a big cup of frozen yogurt with all the fixings, opt for these easy froyo cupcakes instead. In addition to keeping the carb count low, each cute cup is only 30 calories and offers three grams of protein!
Love fruit smoothies, but want a little more protein? We've got a trick for you. Kick your smoothie up a notch with cottage cheese. Try this low-carb recipe.
Carbs per serving: 19.8 grams Calories per serving: 163
If you find it next to impossible to resist your Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cravings, but you want to do without the milk, sugar, and artificial ingredients, whip up this vegan version instead.
Carbs per serving: 8.8 grams Calories per piece: 86
Everyone is talking about cauliflower crust pizza because it's lower in carbs than traditional pizza dough made with flour. But if you're avoiding dairy or eggs, the basic cheesy crust is off limits. Now you can have cauliflower crust made without mozzarella or eggs, and this one is just as easy to make.
Carbs per serving: 16.8 grams Calories for two pieces: 218
Even if you're cutting back on carbs, you can enjoy a stack of hotcakes! These wheat-free pancakes use almond meal and flaxseed instead. They're high in fiber and protein with nearly no sugar whatsoever.
Carbs per serving: 5.4 grams Calories per pancake: 162
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this low-carb breakfast bowl takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and feels like you've treated yourself to a beautiful brunch at a neighborhood hot spot.
Carbs per serving: 5.4 grams Calories per serving: 335
With flavors like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and cilantro mingling together, you get a surprise in every bite of this Southwestern tofu scramble.
Carbs per serving: 14.3 grams Calories per serving: 135
For a tasty, vitamin-packed meal that's even better as leftovers, try Indian-spiced chard and tofu, a delicious main dish that's the perfect after-yoga, low-carb dinner.
Carbs per serving: 17 grams Calories per serving: 222
Sub in nonfat Greek yogurt to keep the same texture and tang of chicken salad you love while cutting the calories and fat of the traditional in half. Skip the bread and serve your salad over a bed of lettuce for a light and satisfying lunch.
Carbs per serving: 3.9 grams Calories per serving: 139
A mix of digestion-relieving cabbage and papaya and hydrating, antioxidant-rich daikon — along with a tangy Thai-inspired citrus dressing — makes this citrus chicken salad a flavorful, filling lunch that's high in protein and low in carbs.
Carbs per serving: 11.6 grams Calories per serving: 223
Unlike the greasy Chinese fried rice typical of most restaurants, this veggie-packed Paleo "rice" skips the food coma and leaves you feeling satisfied and energized at the end of your meal.
Carbs per serving: 12.9 grams Calories per serving: 230
Tons of root veggies and fresh, fragrant herbs make this a fiber- and protein-rich beef stew that will fill up calorie- and carb-conscious eaters — a huge helping weighs in at just 265 calories!
Carbs per serving: 25.1 grams Calories per serving: 265
If you're looking to lighten things up the next time you dig into a comforting bowl of mac and cheese, opt for this twist on tradition that amps up the nutritional value as it cuts back on calories and carbs.
Carbs per serving: 17 grams Calories per serving: 296
These fresh, raw, and fast collard green wraps feature a unique filling: ground walnuts, seasoned with tamari (a Japanese soy sauce that contains little to no wheat), cumin, and other spices and topped with your favorite salsa.
Carbs per serving: 7.3 grams Calories per serving: 275
This play on the comforting flavors of traditional scampi takes the gluten and pasta out of the equation and offers a tasty vegetable in its place: spaghetti squash.
Carbs per serving: 14.9 grams Calories per serving: 312
Beyond their spiced, smoky, and surprisingly meaty flavor, the combination of walnuts and avocado makes this raw taco recipe a low-carb Mexican-inspired dish packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that are linked to burning away belly fat.
Carbs per serving: 10.3 grams Calories per serving: 310
Craving carb-heavy potato chips? Opt for our roasted Brussels sprouts chips instead. High in fiber and low in calories, they only take 10 minutes to make!
Carbs per serving: 4 grams Calories per serving: 50
If you're craving something sweet and fruity without any added sugar, whip up a batch of strawberry fruit leather. Keep these in your gym bag or purse for those times when you're on the go.
Carbs per serving: 3.7 grams Calories per serving: 15
If you are craving something crunchy and spicy but don't want to load up on some serious chip-and-salsa calories, try these refreshing, cooling vegetable chard wraps.
Carbs per serving: 7.1 grams Calories per serving: 87
High in vitamins A and C, these tasty squash fries support your immune system all Winter long, and since the spicy sriracha dip is packed with capsaicin and protein, the hot sauce boosts your metabolism while the Greek yogurt satisfies hunger and keeps you full.
Carbs per serving: 10.7 grams Calories per serving: 97
If you love Middle Eastern food, head immediately to your kitchen and make our babaganoush. Good as a spread, it can be served alongside fresh veggies to keep carb counts down.
Carbs per serving: 8.8 grams Calories per serving: 77
There is so much goodness packed into this portable snack. These seaweed chips are cholesterol free and high in vitamin A, and a single serving is only 42 calories.
Carbs per serving: 2.5 grams Calories per serving: 42
Salad is even more appetizing — and fun! — to eat when it's served on a stick. These Greek salad bites are a cinch to prepare and will make a great appetizer for your next dinner party.
Carbs per serving: 3 grams Calories per serving: 110
A crunchy snack of roasted edamame will satisfy salt cravings while also upping your protein for the day. It's a great alternative to carb-heavy potato chips.
Carbs per serving: 10.5 grams Calories per serving: 153