7 BEST Healthy frozen meals for weight loss (2021)

Trying to lose weight? Then, you know how hard it is not to binge on an easy convenience food like grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza, or cereal when things get busy and stressful. Wouldn’t it be nice to know the healthy frozen meals for weight loss?

In this post, you get:

• 7 of the best and most nutritious frozen heat-and-eat meals to look out for, and why I chose them
• The nutrients and calorie content of each purchased frozen option and serving suggestions
• One really yummy vegan heat-and-eat frozen option

Want to learn more? Read on!

Are there healthy frozen meals for weight loss?

Though pre-packaged frozen foods sound unhealthy, there are several that are healthier than others. Having these as options for those nights when we don’t feel like cooking or to take to lunch can often be better than alternative options. 

Frozen ready meals are extremely convenient, but are associated more with being unhealthy, containing large amounts of fats and sugars.

However, there are some companies that actually offer extremely healthy frozen meals for weight loss.

Here below, you get some of the most flavorsome frozen ready meals that will support your health and weight loss goals. Let’s dive right in.

1. Lean Cuisine – Butternut squash ravioli

Lean Cuisine are one of the leading producers of the aforementioned healthy frozen meals for weight loss, and one of their most popular dishes is the butternut squash ravioli. (1) It is a delicious way to enough ravioli, without the added guilt of consuming the high levels of fat that are usually associated with it.

This ravioli is filled with pureed butternut squash, served alongside walnuts, carrots and snap peas, all in a creamy sauce. One serving contains a cup of vegetables, and clocks in at just 4g of fat, and 260 calories. The container weighs about 9.8 ounces and serves one, and is perfect for lunchtime at work, or as an evening meal with a few extra vegetables. This dish is sweet and filling, and a suitable, nutritious choice for vegetarians as well.

2. Organic Bistro – Sesame ginger wild salmon

Organic Bistro is another frozen meal producer, who focuses on organic foods. One of their more popular dishes is the sesame ginger wild salmon. (2) This dish is served with quinoa and brown rice, alongside other vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots.

This dish clocks in at just 300 calories, with 6g of fat. This dish will also give you 20 grams of healthy protein, which will benefit you greatly when it comes to weight loss, as shown by research from Gym equipment. It will also contribute to your daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your immune system. This is another dish that is perfect for lunchtimes, or alongside some vegetables as an evening meal.

3. Evol – Fire-grilled Chicken Poblano

Evol is another company who produces frozen ready meals, and one of the most popular is the fire-grilled Chicken Poblano. (4)As mentioned earlier, a lot of frozen ready meals and ready meals, in general, contain high amounts of salt. This dish does not. It is great for those who are on a low-sodium diet, as each meal contains just 350mg of sodium.

Each serving also contains 6g of fat and 270 calories. It contains grilled chicken served with black beans, brown rice, peppers corn and cheese, served with a sauce. All Evol products are made using antibiotic and hormone-free meat, with no added artificial flavors or additives. This is a very filling dish, I recommend that you have this on its own for an evening meal.

4. Amy’s Light and Lean – Bean and Cheese burrito

Burritos are an extremely filling meal generally, and this frozen meal alternative is no different. Amy’s Light and Lean Bean and Cheese burrito (5) can be microwaved and ready in less than two minutes and is made with a whole wheat wrap, pinto beans, and brown rice. All of these ingredients help to nourish and fuel your body.

This particular ready meal is both soy and nut free, making it suitable for those with allergies, and contains only 280 calories and 5g of fat. This just goes to show that not all burritos need to be starchy and bulky, and making the right substitutions can result in a healthy, tasty and filling meal.

5. Healthy Choice – Simply Chicken and Vegetable stir fry

Healthy Choice Cafe is yet another producer of frozen ready meals with an emphasis on health, as you can tell from the name! The Healthy Choice Café Steamers Simply Chicken and Vegetable stir fry (6)is low on carbohydrates, and still full of flavor. This meal contains around 15g of carbohydrates per portion, so if you are on the Atkins diet, or something similar then it is perfect for you.

This dish contains chicken breast, broccoli, edamame beans, carrots, peppers and onions, and is coated in a sesame soy sauce. Every serving has just 190 calories and 4g of fat. Also, as an added luxury, this dish contains dual steaming trays, so the food and sauce are separate, preventing any sogginess.

6. Kashi – Fire Roasted Quinoa bowl

If you are wondering where the vegan option is, then look no further! The Kashi Fire Roasted Quinoa bowl (7)is a tasty frozen ready meal, which also happens to be 100% vegan. This dish is sure to keep you satiated for hours with quinoa and lentils, topped with a vast array of vegetables, including yellow peppers, kale and artichokes.

Each serving contains around 260 calories, with just 12g of fat. It also contains 10g of protein, and 8g of fibre, all whilst being made from completely natural ingredients. This spicy, but not overwhelmingly so, dish is great for vegans as an evening meal.

7. Saffron Road – Chicken Pad Thai

Another great option for healthy frozen ready meals is the Saffron Road Chicken Pad Thai served with rice noodles. (8) This is the best way of replicating a Thai takeaway, without having to break the bank. This meal consists of roasted white chicken meat, served with carrots and scallions, and a peanut sauce which isn’t dissimilar to the ones you’d find at a fancy Thai restaurant!

Each serving contains 500 calories and 12g of fat, along with 75g of carbohydrates. The organic chicken meat is 100 percent vegetarian fed, and raised without antibiotics. This is a lot healthier and cheaper than a Thai takeout, and is best served as a lunch, or an evening meal with some accompaniments.

Over to you!

As you can see, there is lots of variety when it comes to healthy frozen meals for weight loss. Although the healthier alternatives may be slightly more expensive, your body will definitely thank you in the long run.

There is so much variety with these meals, that there really is something for everyone. Trying out which ones suit you is definitely the best, as some of the portion sizes may be slightly small for someone with a larger appetite. If you need to, adding a few vegetables is always beneficial!

Have you tried a healthy frozen meal?

Let me know in the comments below.