Zepbound Recipes
A collection of healthy and satisfying recipes designed to support weight loss on the Zepbound diet, featuring black bean burgers, pumpkin seed granola, apple-raisin oatmeal cookies, and more.
Ingredients
Black Bean Burgers
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 piece egg (or a flax egg) optional for egg replacement
- 0.5 cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional chopped cilantro
- optional a squeeze of lime
Pumpkin Seed Granola
- 1 cup oats
- 0.5 cup millet for extra crisp texture
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- to taste pinch of salt
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup warmed with a spoon of olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to mix with sweetener
Chewy Apple-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 cup oats
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- to taste salt
- 1 piece shredded apple for moisture
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 1 piece egg
- to taste honey or brown sugar
- optional plain protein powder to bump up protein
- pinch salt for flavor
Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- optional squeeze of lemon
- optional sprinkle of parmesan
Instant Pot Mushroom-Barley Stew
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 cup barley
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1-2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 cups spinach for wilting
- optional shredded chicken or can of white beans for added protein
Instructions
Black Bean Burgers
- Mash the black beans in a bowl until mostly broken down but with some texture.
- Mix in the egg, oats, onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into patties.
- Cook in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side.
- Serve with optional toppings like cilantro and lime.
Pumpkin Seed Granola
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix oats, millet, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Warm honey or maple syrup with olive oil and stir it into the dry mix.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake, stirring every 10 minutes until golden.
- Let cool to achieve granola crunch.
Chewy Apple-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet.
- Mix oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in the shredded apple, raisins, egg, and sweetener.
- Let the dough sit for 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Scoop onto the baking sheet and bake until edges are set.
Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast until browned, tossing halfway through.
- Add lemon juice or parmesan if desired before serving.
Instant Pot Mushroom-Barley Stew
- Sauté onion and garlic in the Instant Pot until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Pour in the broth, barley, carrots, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Pressure cook until barley is tender.
- Stir in spinach until wilted before serving.
Notes
These recipes are designed for meal prepping. Feel free to change sauces and toppings to keep meals interesting throughout the week. Portion awareness is key in achieving Zepbound goals.