5:2 recipes
We know the 5:2 fast days can hard, so we’ve gathered together a collection of recipes, all of which come in under 300kcals per serving.
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5:2 recipes
Easy overnight oats
Our vegan overnight oats recipe takes 5 minutes to whizz up. Blend almond milk, oats, pumpkin seeds and vanilla for a healthy breakfast.
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15-minute meal recipes
Chargrilled chicken with mango salad
Chargrilled chicken with mango salad is colourful, low-cal summer salad that's perfect for 5:2 diet fast days. Ready in just 15 minutes.
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5:2 recipes
Peri-peri spiced chicken with cauliflower rice and charred corn cobs
This flavour-packed peri-peri spiced chicken recipe is a perfect 5:2 diet main. Serve with cauliflower rice and charred corn cobs.
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5:2 recipes
Naked fish burgers
Capers, parsley and lemon bring zing to these naked fish burgers that are ideal for fast days if you're following the 5:2 diet.
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5:2 recipes
Roast spiced cauliflower with chickpeas
Indian-inspired spiced cauliflower and chickpeas make for a satisfying and warming vegan dish that's perfect for fasting days.
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Healthy lunch recipes
Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles
This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemon prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when you just want to cut down on calories.
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Healthy chicken recipes
Roast chicken thighs with new potatoes and greens
An easy, no-fuss dinner that you can make it one tray, this healthy recipe combines crispy chicken thighs, new potatoes and winter veg.
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Vegan dinner recipes
Chilli tofu veg ‘noodles’
This carb-light take on noodles with chilli, tofu and veg is an easy weeknight win and a great option for meat-free Mondays.
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Healthy salad recipes
Jerk chicken with cauliflower rice and peas
Add a streak of Caribbean flavour to your plate with this jerk chicken dish. It's served with cauliflower rice and peas for a nutritious, low-calorie main.
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Lower-calorie mains
Thai vegetable curry with coconut chilli cauliflower
A great-tasting low-calorie Thai vegetable curry with roasted cauliflower. This recipe is great for the 5:2 diet; with just 250 calories per serving.
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Healthy chicken recipes
Persian chicken with spiced yogurt
Chicken marinated in cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, cumin honey and lemon, before roasting, is a gorgeous summery recipe that's a doddle to make.
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Delicious recipes for one person
Japanese-style omelette (okonomiyaki)
Rich savoury flavours combine with nutritious ingredients for a satisfying supper in this Japanese-style omelette – perfect for the 5:2 diet.
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Carrot recipes
Roasted baby carrot salad with creamy feta dressing
Sweet roasted chantenay carrots are drizzled in a tangy, creamy feta dressing in this colourful salad. It's ever so simple and ever so good!
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Healthy soup recipes
Prawn, vegetable and quinoa broth
Following the 5:2 diet? Feel nourished on a fasting or lighter-eating day with this cheerful bowlful of quinoa, prawns and vegetables
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Healthy fish recipes
Quick fish stew
This 5:2 recipe is flavoursome and nutritious. You can keep leftovers in the fridge, covered for 2-3 days, for your next 500 calorie day.
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Midweek meal recipes
Toasted quinoa and pork mince larb with smashed cucumber
Refreshing cucumber pairs incredibly well with the richness of the pork, and the nutty toasted quinoa topping in this pork mince larb recipee.
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