This Low Calorie Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe is just 265 calories, and it has 18g of protein per serving (about 2 cups).
And if you want to boost protein even more, and lower carbs, I have supplied you with a Protein Chips option too!
Along with the healthier nachos recipe, you’ll also find 5 protein options (including a vegetarian option) and a toppings guide for low calorie nachos.
This recipe for nachos in oven can be made in just 15 minutes, and makes a wonderful easy weeknight dinner.
This Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe is just 265 calories, and it has 18g of protein per serving!
Low Calorie High Protein Sheet Pan Nachos
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Ingredients for Healthy Sheet Pan Nachos
I love to make sheet pan nachos recipes with my low calorie barbacoa beef, but they are also amazing with chicken, shredded pork, even tofu. And below I have supplied you with low calorie recipes for 5 protein add ins.
I have also supplied you with healthy nacho toppings, including our skinny guacamole recipe! Plus my Low Calorie Tortilla Chip Recipe!
Shopping List for Skinny Sheet Pan Nachos:
- Olive Oil Spray
- Tortilla chips
- Canned black beans
- Shredded Barbacoa Beef (more protein options below!)
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Tomato
- Green onion
- Jalapeno
- Cilantro
Optional Additional Toppings:
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Greek Yogurt or light sour cream
- Diced onions
- Hot sauce
More Healthy Protein Options for Nachos:
How to Make Low Calorie Sheet Pan Nachos
This recipe for baked nachos is by far the easiest way to make nachos. And this recipe for easy nachos can be made in just 15 minutes!
If you don’t have a sheet pan, a cookie sheet will work. However if it is small, you may need two cookie sheets to make baking sheet nachos.
How to Make a Recipe for Healthy Sheet Pan Nachos:
- Preheat oven to 350° and spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Spread the chips out over the prepared baking sheet, top with beans, shredded beef (or your desired protein) and cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Top with tomato, green onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and any optional toppings (guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Greek Yogurt and/or hot sauce if desired) and serve.
Low Calorie High Protein Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe
You can have about 2 cups of these sheet pan nachos for just 265 calories!
Plus you will find more protein options in the recipe card below (all are actually lower in calories than the beef we based the nutrition off of!) You can find more nutrition information in the next section.
More Low Calorie Recipes:
Low Calorie Protein Sheet Pan Nachos
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
Ingredients
- Olive Oil Spray
- 4 cups tortilla chips (about 40 chips)
- ½ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Shredded Barbacoa Beef (more protein options below!)
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Optional Additional Toppings:
- ¼ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup Pico de Gallo
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt or light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons diced onions
- Hot sauce
More Protein Options:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Spread the chips out over the prepared baking sheet, top with beans, shredded beef (or your desired protein) and cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Top with tomato, green onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and any optional toppings (guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Greek Yogurt and/or hot sauce if desired) and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Nachos
The nutrition below is based off 1 serving (about 2 cups) of nachos made with our Homemade Barbacoa Beef recipe. Should you choose to make the sheet pan nachos with a different protein, the calories and fat will actually be a bit lower!
If you want to lower carbs and boost protein, try using Protein Chips in place of the traditional tortilla chips.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published September 1, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 28, 2023 by Audrey Johns
