1,600 Calorie Gluten-Free Meal Plan

A 1,600 calorie gluten-free diet, carefully planned, can promote healthy eating habits for individuals aiming for weight loss. Be mindful that calorie needs vary, hence caloric intake should align with personal goals and lifestyle.

Please note: This is just a day’s example of a 1,600 calorie gluten-free meal plan. For a fully personalized plan that suits you and your goals, with hundreds of individual and delicious recipes, be sure to check out our Macro Calculator and Meal Plan Generator and let us do all the work for you!

Who should try this diet?

If you’re focused on losing weight, a diet that aims for an average of 1,600 calories can be a highly effective approach. This calorie level provides ample energy to support your daily activities and exercise routines, while creating enough of a caloric deficit to encourage weight loss.

Of course, this amount of calories should only be followed by individuals with a moderate level of activity.

However! It’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s calorie requirements are unique. Therefore, determining the appropriate daily calorie intake based on your specific goals, whether it be losing fat, building muscle, or adopting a healthy lifestyle, is paramount for success.

If following this style of meal plan creates unwanted weight loss, it may be necessary to increase total calories consumed accordingly.

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Example plan

We’ve provided a printable 1,600 calorie gluten-free meal plan PDF, including recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It’s structured over 5 meals (3 mains and 2 snacks).

Download the meal plan in the link above or continue reading for recipes.

Provides 1,610 kcal, 108g Protein, 162g Carbs, 63g Fat per day.

Breakfast

Power Chia Overnight Oats

Calories and Macros

438 Calories
35g Protein
44g Carbohydrates
15g Fat

Ingredients

40 grams Raspberries
30 grams Chia Seeds
30 grams Vanilla Whey Protein (80%)
220 ml Almond Milk
25 grams Oats
1 tsp Honey

Instructions

Step 1: In a sealable container, mix in the oats, almond milk, chia seeds, protein powder, raspberries, and honey. 

Step 2: Place in one of your favourite refrigerators overnight.

Step 3: Serve up first thing in the morning!

Lunch

Simple Chicken and Quinoa Bake

Calories and Macros

444 Calories
32g Protein
46g Carbohydrates
14g Fat

Ingredients

90 grams Chicken Breast
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Olive Oil
130ml Chicken Stock
60 grams Quinoa
1 clove Garlic
1 wedge Lemon

Instructions

Step 1: First of all, preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C)

Step 2: Finely chop your garlic

Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, a little salt and pepper. Then, sprinkle this over your chicken breast

Step 4: Heat half the olive oil in a medium-large frying pan or skillet over a medium heat and then add the chicken.

Step 5: Cook evenly until the chicken is golden brown (about 3 minutes per side) and then remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 6: In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, chopped garlic, and quinoa. Lightly cook/toast for about 2 – 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and bring to a light simmer.

Step 7: Once the quinoa thickens up, either transfer to a baking dish along with the chicken, or place the oven skillet directly into the oven with the chicken laid on top. If the quinoa is a little crunchy, continue adding small amounts of water until it cooks to your preference.

Step 8: Bake for around 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and serve with a squeeze of lemon!

Dinner

Classic Salmon Papillote

Calories and Macros

445 Calories
35g Protein
40g Carbohydrates
17g Fat

Ingredients

150 grams Smoked Salmon
1 medium Courgette (Zucchini)
1 medium Onion
2 medium Carrots
2 tsp Olive Oil
10 grams Parsley
1 medium Red Bell Pepper
4 medium spears Asparagus
2 cloves Garlic

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat that gorgeous oven to 450°F (200°C). 

Step 2: Finely chop your garlic and parsley.

Step 3: Slice the carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, and onion into finger-width strips. 

Step 4: In a bowl, add the garlic, parsley, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper. 

Are you ready for things to get heated?

Step 5: Lay out a piece of tin foil or baking paper and place the sliced vegetables and asparagus spears in the centre.

Step 6: Place the salmon on top and then cover with the garlicky, parsley mix. 

Step 7: Wrap the sides of the tin foil or baking paper around the vegetables and salmon; creating a little delightful pouch of nutrition.

Step 8: Place this little pouch on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Step 9: Remove from the oven, carefully unwrap, and serve up!

Snack 1

Almonds

Serve on the side, plant protein power!

Calories and Macros

116 Calories
4g Protein
4g Carbohydrates
10g Fat

Ingredients

20 grams Almonds

Snack 2

Orange and Walnut Power!

Calories and Macros

167 Calories
2g Protein
28g Carbohydrates
7g Fat

Ingredients

1 medium Pear
10 grams Walnuts

Instructions

Step 1: Eat the pear and the walnuts. All of them.

Get nutty!

So, there you have it! A balanced, nutritious, and delicious 1,600-calorie gluten-free meal plan. Enjoy!