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The best volume eating recipes for those times when you’re craving a big plate of food, but still want to stick with your health and fitness goals.
Since I was little I’ve loved to eat. Literally my mom tells stories about how in order to feed me as a toddler my dad or sister had to hold my hands down while my mom shoveled food into my mouth as quickly as possible. If not, I would go crazy grabbing at the food or would start crying if the food wasn’t coming fast enough.
So it’s no surprise that as an adult I still love to eat. I’m okay with it because “People who love to eat are always the best people.” 🙂 Luckily over the years I’ve found ways to satisfy my love for food and desire to eat large quantities while still remaining my health. My secret? Loading up on nutrient dense foods like veggies and fruit!
You’ll notice that every one of the volume eating recipes I’m featuring here is made with REAL FOOD and has at least one fruit or vegetable in it. Fruits and veggies FTW!! Just don’t forget the protein and healthy fat because they’re the key for making a meal satisfying. Plus, they will help to keep you feeling full!
With that said, this post is for all my food-loving, volume-eating friends out there! Here are 15 recipes that you’ll love.
This peanut butter oatmeal comes together in 10 minutes with simple ingredients for a quick and easy breakfast! It's creamy, delicious and will keep you full all morning long.
This might just be the best smoothie bowl ever. It’s thick, creamy, and made with simple ingredients in just minutes. Add your favorite toppings for a refreshing, nourishing breakfast or snack that’s satisfying and fun to eat with a spoon.
Healthy fettuccine alfredo made with zoodles instead of regular pasta noodles. It’s low carb, packed with veggies and much lighter than traditional fettuccine alfredo.
Quick and easy tofu cabbage noodle bowl with lots of veggies and cabbage noodles. This meal takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It's tasty, vegan and gluten-free!
One warning — the cauliflower pieces shrink down quite a bit. If you’re serving more than one or two people, you’ll want to make a double batch and use two baking sheets.
This chocolate protein pudding is made with Greek yogurt and whey protein powder and cocoa powder. It's delicious, creamy, packed with 45 grams of protein and comes together in just five minutes!
This protein yogurt bowl combines berry yogurt with PB2 and cottage cheese, served over berries with crunchy cereal on top. It's giving PB&J vibes and is packed with 40 grams of protein per serving!
Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!
Thank you for showing so many ways to eat plant based and nutritional foods with recipes that sound delicious. I am new to this, and now see how to make yummy, healthy food with so much variety.
I am grateful to have found your website, I appreciate.
Karyn
I’m shocked. I did not realize that there was an actual “diet” out there called volume eating. I starting “volume eating” nearly a year ago and dropped over 90 pounds. Making meals and calories more Volume friendly is the only way to go. I eat 15+ servings Of fruit\veggies a day and always have 6-8 ounces of protein with every meal. Too it off with 4-5 liters of water daily, it’s a recipe for a healthier lifestyle!
I’m so looking forward to 2026 , especially now since I’ve visited your site and seeing how delicious healthy food can be. can’t wait to try these. ♥️
recepies are very simple and easy to make
Thank you for showing so many ways to eat plant based and nutritional foods with recipes that sound delicious. I am new to this, and now see how to make yummy, healthy food with so much variety.
I am grateful to have found your website, I appreciate.
Karyn
Aw, yay! I’m so glad your finding EBF useful. Thanks for such a thoughtful comment, Karyn. I appreciate it so much.
I’m shocked. I did not realize that there was an actual “diet” out there called volume eating. I starting “volume eating” nearly a year ago and dropped over 90 pounds. Making meals and calories more Volume friendly is the only way to go. I eat 15+ servings Of fruit\veggies a day and always have 6-8 ounces of protein with every meal. Too it off with 4-5 liters of water daily, it’s a recipe for a healthier lifestyle!