8 Easy High-Fiber Meals from Nutrisystem

When it comes to reaching your weight loss goals and living a healthier life, fiber’s the MVP of the Nutrition Facts label.

It starts with benefits for your heart: Eating a diet with 25 or more grams of fiber per day has been shown to improve cholesterol levels and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

But fiber’s real superpowers are how it helps with weight loss. Fiber slows down the speed of your digestion, so when you eat it, you feel fuller for longer. That could be why in one study, people who were simply told to increase their fiber intake to 30 grams per day lost 4.6 pounds in a year. Adding those extra grams can have a direct effect on the size of your belly, too: In another study, scientists found that for every 10 grams of soluble fiber eaten daily, visceral fat was reduced by 3.7 percent over five years.

All this fiber magic is why many Nutrisystem’s meals and snacks are loaded with this filling, keep-you-full nutrient. When fiber is added into your favorite foods, those satisfying foods become even more satiating—helping you avoid overeating and stay on track to your weight loss goals.

Here are eight easy high-fiber meals from Nutrisystem that will help you thrive on your weight loss journey.

1. Blueberry Muffin >

Calories: 150

Fiber: 6 grams

You don’t have to eat flakes that taste like cardboard to start your day with fiber. Nutrisystem’s Blueberry Muffin is a favorite because it’s got everything you expect from this sunrise favorite: A golden top and loads of sweet blueberries. To make it even more of a morning treat, members suggest warming it up. 10 to 20 seconds in the microwave will take this muffin to the next level.

2. Cranberry Orange Muffin >

Calories: 150

Fiber: 6 grams

This Cranberry Orange Muffin will wake you up, with pops of tangy citrus and tart cranberry flavor in a delicious, soft muffin that’s packed with six grams of fiber. More than 1,900 Nutrisystem members have given this sticky-topped, moist muffin a five-star review—and it’ll make your morning a fiber-filled, five-star start, too.

3. Double Chocolate Muffin >

Calories: 180

Fiber: 10 grams

This Double Chocolate Muffin is a smash hit—it’s a perennial favorite among our real Success Stories, and one of the most popular breakfasts on Nutrisystem. And with good reason: It’s a mini chocolate cake for breakfast!

It’s also loaded with fiber—four more grams than in either of the previous two muffins, so it’s a sweet treat that keeps you fueled, focused and full. Just like with the Blueberry Muffin, members and celebs alike love this muffin warmed up: Pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds for an even more decadent morning.

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4. NutriFlakes Cereal >

Calories: 90

Fiber: 6 grams

Nutrisystem is all about not having to make huge trade-offs. You get to eat foods you love and still lose weight. And that goes for cereal, too: Your morning can provide the fiber your body needs and still taste great. The NutriFlakes Cereal gives you the crunch you love, the touch of sweetness you want, and the fiber you’ll need to feel full all morning. Pour on some fat free milk for a boost of protein, and you’re on your way to an energized day that’s moving you towards your weight loss goal.

5. Southwest Fiesta Melt >

Calories: 240

Fiber: 6 grams

When it comes to your midday meal, fiber doesn’t have to mean piles of roughage. How about a cheesy, melty pocket with the flavors of your favorite burrito? In just 90 seconds, you can have the taste of melted jack cheese around brown rice, black beans and corn—with six grams of fiber to help power your afternoon. Have a salad or some steamed broccoli on the side of this Southwest Fiesta Melt, and you’ve got a filling, flavorful lunch with a punch of fiber.

6. Spicy Uncured Pepperoni Pizza Melt >

Calories: 220

Fiber: 6 grams

If you’re a cheese lover, this Spicy Uncured Pepperoni Pizza Melt is for you. It’s got tons of delicious, gooey mozzarella with pepperoni and just the right amount of marinara sauce. If you’re in a hurry, it’s ready in just 90 seconds in the microwave. But our members say that if you’ve got the time, the toaster oven is your ticket to melty flavor heaven. Toast the melt for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees for a crunchier outside with toasted flavor that’s perfect with the melted goodness inside. And we haven’t even mentioned the fiber, yet! This toasty treat has six grams of the filling nutrient that makes your melt satisfying for your taste buds and your appetite.

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7. Chewy Trail Mix Bar >

Calories: 200

Fiber: 6 grams

Our Chewy Trail Mix Bar is loaded with nutty flavor—salty cashews, almonds and peanuts star in this chewy, slightly sweet bar that’s perfect when you’re on the run or need a quick bite. Keep this bar in your bag for between meetings so you’ve always got a filling option (and doesn’t resort to grabbing junk from a vending machine). But the Chewy Trail Mix bar tastes just as good as those vending favorites, with crisp rice puffs, raisins and sweet honey holding all the filling goodness together.

8. Bistro-Style Chicken Alfredo >

Calories: 370

Fiber: 6 grams

No need to add extra vegetables to this dish. The Bistro-Style Chicken Alfredo is already loaded with crunchy broccoli, nestled in with sliced chicken among oodles of perfectly cooked noodles in a velvety cheese sauce. This big bowl’s not just delicious, though. It’s packed with nutritional power: In just seven minutes, you’ll have prepared a meal that has a whopping 30 grams of protein, paired with six grams of filling fiber.