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Stuck at home? Keep variety in your meals with this collection of Trim Healthy Mama friendly recipes that use items from your pantry and freezer.
With this nasty virus season upon us, I decided to pull together this roundup of Trim Healthy Mama recipes that all use common items found in your pantry and freezer.
Just because you’re stuck at home during this quarantine doesn’t mean that you have eat unhealthfully, it doesn’t mean you can’t still lose weight, and it doesn’t mean that you can’t have variety!
Something to note about these recipes is that they are all Trim Healthy Mama friendly. That means they either have FAT as their primary fuel source of CARBS. A bunch of them are keto friendly as well, but you’ll need to read the ingredients to figure which ones are.
Breakfasts
Spicy, sweet, woodsy cinnamon and juicy, luscious bursts of cherry blend with nutritious oats in this easy, tasty cinnamon cherry baked oatmeal recipe.
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Featuring the flavors of smooth peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a hint of butter, this quick and easy-to-make breakfast oatmeal features all the flavors of a yummy no bake cookie (or peanut butter delight as you in the South might know them by)!
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The sweetness and antioxidant power of super fruit wolfberries (also known as goji berries) marry with the earthy flavor and chewiness of oats to create protein rich, munchy granola bars that are perfect for a post workout snack.
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Healthy, crunchy granola clusters cereal without the carb overload are officially within reach with this easy four-ingredient granola!
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Soft chocolate waffles, sweet cherries, and creamy meringue are the star ingredients in these healthy carb black forest waffles with cherry compote.
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These easy almond flour pancakes are made with low carb ingredients that are easily found in your kitchen pantry. The best part is they’re made in minutes and are fluffy and delicious.
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Blueberries are in season and I just had to have some good old fashioned Blueberry Muffins! These are keto friendly, so you can enjoy these without worrying about all the carbs!
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Condiments
Enjoy all of the tangy, spicy, smoky flavor of homemade barbecue sauce without a ton of sugar! Great for low glycemic living.
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This low carb, low fat, sugar free ketchup contains all of the salty, tangy flavor of traditional ketchup without all the bad stuff.
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I tweaked my much-loved recipe for making “refried beans”. By putting it in a food processor or blender, it makes a perfect copycat Fritos style bean dip every time using just two pantry items.
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Super easy homemade Trader Joe’s (or Aldi) peanut butter with flax and chia seeds! Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make (or less).
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Add a little parmesan cheese (from the green can) to make this low carb “creamy” Italian dressing. It is a restaurant quality dressing that will complement sandwiches or wraps and can also be used as a zippy marinade for meats. Stores very well!
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5 minute, no-cook, no sugar pizza sauce made with pantry items. Perfect for your low carb pizzas, pockets, or for dipping.
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Soups & Chili
Soft black beans, sweet corn, savory spices, and a pop of lime juice team up in this quick, easy-to-make black bean soup recipe.
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All the comforting flavor of traditional lasagna casserole presents itself in this simple, fast and easy, low carb lasagna soup.
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This flexible recipe will have you covered when you forgot to take chicken breasts out to thaw or when you have leftover cooked or store-bought rotisserie chicken. Everything else comes from the pantry and you’re likely to have it on hand. If not, we have listed many substitutions you can easily make.
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This Mexican Chicken Chili uses up pantry ingredients, is lower carb, and is FULL of amazing flavor! A spicy twist on traditional chicken chili that you will LOVE!
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This meatless chili is filling and comes together quickly. It is the perfect dish for times when you are cooking out of the pantry.
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Main Dishes
Delicious hot sauce and irresistible butter combine with super crispy chicken wings and a few extra ingredients to create this traditional but extra tasty and extra crispy hot wings recipe.
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A nearly traditional meatloaf is taken up a notch or two in the flavor department with the help of an amazing three cheese stuffing.
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Sweet grape jelly and tangy barbecue sauce blend together in this super easy-to-make grape and barbecue meatballs recipe.
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Tender, juicy, spicy meat; crisp, colorful bell peppers; and sweet onions team up to create these simple, Trim Healthy Mama friendly fajitas.
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The rustic, earthy flavor of Tuscan inspired spices and the creamy, cheesy sauce of this artichoke chicken alfredo casserole work together to design a dish that you’ll love.
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In this cheesy sausage pasta skillet recipe, smoky sausage links compliment tender pasta while sun dried tomatoes add a chewy, slightly sweet element.
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Featuring a perfect blend of spicy and just the right amount of lip-smacking sweet, this juicy and tender sweet barbacoa recipe is an easy-to-make, low fat family favorite.
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All the flavors of traditional lasagna (including noodles!) plus a few secret ingredients work together to create the robust flavor profile of this ultimate lasagna.
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This family pleasing casserole is easy on the budget but big on flavor! To make this meal even more budget friendly, replace the chicken with canned chicken or another can of black beans.
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In a pinch, use canned chicken to make this flavorful Tomato Basil Chicken recipe (and, just quickly heat on the stove). It’s a FP so great for S, E, and FP meals.
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Air Fryer Salmon Patties make a quick and easy healthy meal that is packed with flavor. Cooking salmon patties in the air fryer makes them nice and crispy on the outside, yet keeps them tender and moist inside.
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Side Dishes
These Ranch Chili Beans are so legit tasting that you won’t believe that you can make them using dried beans and some common spices from your cabinet. Frugal, flavorful, and delicious!
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Looking for a fast and tasty meal for your family that you can make from things in your pantry? Then my Instant Pot Taco Rice is just the recipe for you. It’s delicious and a meal that is ready in around 45 minutes!
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If you’re looking for the best filling, flavorful homemade Instant Pot pinto beans recipe, then look no further. With no need to pre-soak the beans and full of healthier everyday pantry staples, you can have dinner on the table in about an hour!
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Low Carb Spicy Zucchini Chips are a great side to serve with your next weeknight dinner! Even better they are healthy, and frugal!
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This Easy Herbed Quinoa is made with simple, wholesome ingredients from your pantry. Perfect for a THM E side dish or meatless meal option.
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Desserts
S’mores, hot cocoa, sweet potato casserole, and more are yours to enjoy thanks to these sweet, soft, fluffy puffs of sugar free marshmallows.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings for Girl Scouts’ Samoa cookies with these easy and decadent THM-friendly, low carb, sugar and gluten free Samoa bars!
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These easy keto chocolate chip butter cookies are the stuff ketogenic diet dreams are made of. This simple recipe uses almond flour and butter to make a chewy and delicious low carb cookie. Even the cookie dough tastes like the real thing.
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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat for the whole family! Just 4 ingredients and about 10 minutes to a plate of deliciousness!
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Mix these ahead and enjoy anytime. Deep S in the original flavor (I think it tastes like Whoppers) and THM S (low carb) for the others.
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These amazing Orange Fudge Fat Bombs are made with just a few simple ingredients but will satisfy all those chocolate cravings.
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