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    10 Best Healthy IHOP Menu Options (Under 500 Calories)

    Published: Dec 7, 2023 · Modified: Mar 11, 2024 · By: Joe Duff

    This list has all of the healthiest menu items you can order at IHOP! It has everything from breakfast to lunch, to even dinner options. So, no matter what you're craving, you'll find it here, all for under 500 calories!

    A compilation of ihop healthy menu items.

    Table of Contents

    • Healthy Low Calorie Menu Options at IHOP
      • 1. Fresh Berry Salad with Grilled Chicken
      • 2. 2 x 2 x 2 with Egg Whites and Turkey Bacon
      • 3. Short Stack Original Buttermilk Pancakes
      • 4. Quick 2-Egg Breakfast Combo
      • 5. Classic Benedict
      • 6. Roasted Turkey Breast
      • 7. T-Bone Steak Meal
      • 8. Atlantic Salmon
      • 9. Build Your Own Omelette
      • 10. Pesto Veggie Egg White Omelette
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    Healthy Low Calorie Menu Options at IHOP

    IHOP is pretty much known for its heavy and high-calorie breakfast options, so eating there on a low calorie diet might seem totally out of the question.

    Surprisingly though, there are actually a ton of healthy options at IHOP, you just have to know what to look for. And that's exactly why I put this guide together. I wanted it to be as easy as possible for everyone to find the best healthy orders without thinking twice.

    So, below you'll find every order on the IHOP menu that rings under 500 calories. Plus, I'll even give you some tips on how to make their combos work for your calorie needs. Also, just so you know, I used IHOPS online nutritional calculator to calculate all of the calorie totals for the list.

    So grab your low calorie pancake syrup, and let's get into the list!

    1. Fresh Berry Salad with Grilled Chicken

    Sliced strawberries, chicken, avocado, red onion, baby spinach, and cup of dressing on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving w/o dressing:

    • 310 Calories
    • 19g Fat
    • 22g Carbs
    • 21g Protein

    The lowest calorie option at IHOP doesn't come from their breakfast offerings but from their underrated salad menu.

    This fresh berry salad features crisp lettuce tossed with strawberries, avocado, and red onion, plus some seasoned grilled chicken breast for protein.

    You can add their balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, or honey mustard for dressing, which will add 160-170 calories per serving. Or, you can get it to-go and use one of these low-calorie salad dressings instead.

    2. 2 x 2 x 2 with Egg Whites and Turkey Bacon

    A stack of two pancakes, two slices of bacon, and two sunny side up eggs on a plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 440 Calories
    • 21g Fat
    • 41g Carbs
    • 24g Protein

    Coming in second on this list is the 2 x 2 x 2 combo - with some tweaks.

    The original combo comes with two eggs, two buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter, and a choice of either bacon strips or pork sausage links. All you have to do to make this a healthy IHOP option is to choose scrambled egg whites and turkey bacon for your proteins instead of the default options. Then, you'll get to enjoy those buttery pancakes and the rest of the combo all for under 450 calories.

    3. Short Stack Original Buttermilk Pancakes

    A stack of three buttermilk pancakes with butter and syrup on top.

    Nutritional Info for a serving w/o syrup:

    • 450 Calories
    • 18g Fat
    • 59g Carbs
    • 13g Protein

    Speaking of IHOP pancakes, you'll be glad to know you can dig into a 3 stack of their iconic buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter for just 450 calories. Just make sure to go light on the syrup - it can add up to 100 calories per serving. Or, better yet, top it off your stack with some sweet banana slices or strawberries and you'll still keep your meal under 500 calories.

    4. Quick 2-Egg Breakfast Combo

    Two eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns on a white plate. Behind it is four slices of toast.

    Nutritional Info for a serving with sides:

    • 450 Calories
    • 21g Fat
    • 42g Carbs
    • 22g Protein

    If you're craving some crispy fried hash browns, order the 2-Egg Breakfast Combo with scrambled egg whites, ham or turkey bacon strips, and sourdough toast. The whole meal comes to just 450 calories, and you can make it even healthier with a fresh fruit add-on, rounding the meal out to around 500 calories.

    5. Classic Benedict

    Two poached eggs on top of ham on biscuits on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving:

    • 450 Calories
    • 23g Fat
    • 33g Carbs
    • 27g Protein

    Start your day like a king with a hearty plate of classic eggs benedict, featuring two poached eggs and black forest ham slices over a toasty English muffin drenched with creamy hollandaise sauce.

    It's a delicious alternative to the usual breakfast sandwich and comes to only 450 calories when it's ordered without any sides. For a boost of fiber and nutrients, add a side of fresh fruit for just 60 calories extra.

    6. Roasted Turkey Breast

    A few slices of turkey with gravy on top, mashed potatoes, and broccoli on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving with sides:

    • 470 Calories
    • 26g Fat
    • 21g Carbs
    • 45g Protein

    While IHOP might not be the first place you think of for dinner, they've got some tasty and healthy dinner entrees well worth checking out, like their roasted turkey breast, which comes with turkey gravy and two sides.

    For the lowest calorie order on this meal, you'll want to pair it with broccoli and yellow & green beans. You can also opt for the side salad plus broccoli for 510 calories or treat yourself to one side of red-skinned mashed potatoes for 520 calories total.

    7. T-Bone Steak Meal

    A t bone steak, broccoli, and mashed potatoes on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving with sides:

    • 480 Calories
    • 25g Fat
    • 14g Carbs
    • 54g Protein

    For just 480 calories, you can get a high-protein complete steak dinner with a grilled 10 oz. T-bone steak plus sides of steamed broccoli and yellow & green beans with garlic butter.

    If you're a classic steak and potatoes fan, you can also opt for just one side of red-skinned mashed potatoes instead, which will bump the meal up to 530 calories.

    8. Atlantic Salmon

    A piece of salmon, rice, and green beans on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving with sides:

    • 480 Calories
    • 28g Fat
    • 13g Carbs
    • 46g Protein

    The Atlantic salmon is another great healthy low calorie IHOP entree option you can choose. It's not only a great way to get in some protein, but also some healthy fats too.

    The grilled 6 oz. salmon is 250 calories on its own, and you can pair it with any combination of steamed broccoli, house salad, or yellow & green beans as your two sides for a total of 480 calories or less.

    9. Build Your Own Omelette

    An omelete white cheese on top on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a custom omelette (example):

    • 480 Calories
    • 34g Fat
    • 7g Carbs
    • 37g Protein

    The customizable omelette option offers plenty of room to build a filling and healthy breakfast that fits right into your calorie needs.

    I recommend starting with the egg white omelette at just 90 calories since the regular omelette with whole eggs automatically adds 400 calories. Then, pile on your choice of proteins, veggies, and even cheese.

    Just keep in mind, the nutritional info listed here is for an omelette with egg whites, four cheese blend, diced bacon, sauteed spinach, and fresh tomatoes. Of course, you can build yours however you like!

    10. Pesto Veggie Egg White Omelette

    Sliced avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, and pesto on egg whites on a white plate.

    Nutritional Info for a serving with fruit side:

    • 480 Calories
    • 34g Fat
    • 26g Carbs
    • 21g Protein

    If you prefer one of IHOP's prepared omelette choices, the best low calorie pick is their Pesto Veggie Egg White Omelette. It's a healthy choice for a savory breakfast, packed with flavor, nutrient-dense veggies, and a decent amount of protein.

    This vegetarian favorite is stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, avocado, and nut-free pesto. It also comes with seasonal mixed fruit on the side for 480 calories total.

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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