Thinner in an Instant Cookbook is a great newly revised and expanded edition that is a must-have for anyone who loves to cook and eat but wants to watch their calorie intake.

Each recipe maxes out at 350 calories per serving and comes with a complete nutritional analysis, including calories, fats, cholesterol, salt, and other information that is important to you if you are a health-savvy or weight-conscious cook—or if someone you cook for needs help losing a few pounds.

3 out of 5

**OMG! I cannot believe that these reviews haven't been done! I am so sorry they are so late!!!**

The recipes are great for busy people who are trying to get healthy through calorie counting. Each recipe was very clear with nutritional facts and the ingredients were things I already had on hand and I didn't feel like I had to buy an unclear amount of something I wasn't sure I would use. Overall I enjoyed this and I hope to continue using the recipes.

Following the popularity of the Instant Pot and related cookbooks, this offers many options for low-calorie, weeknight meals meant to help the reader lose weight. I was unable to try any of the recipes myself before my access to this ARC expired, but the photographed meals looked like they could be good.

So far the recipes I have tried making from Thinner in an Instant have turned out delicious. Steps are well laid-out and explained, including which Instant Pot settings to be using. Ingredients are also accessible and commonly use what is in most pantries. The amount of liquid called for in the recipes has also been pretty accurate - no soupy dishes that aren't meant to be soupy! One thing to keep in mind with this cookbook is that the portion sizes are relatively small, hence the lower calorie-count.

A good selection of recipes. Easy to follow. I have tried many different ones and have not been disappointed. A good addition to the kitchen.

As instant pots have become more popular, I believe adding titles like this to cookbook collections would be beneficial to libraries.

Such a great variety of recipes that were easy to follow. The tips were fantastic for a new user of an instant pot. The pictures are so clear and makes everything look so delicious.

This had a lot of very good recipes and I liked the fact there was great variety. The sections were easy to follow.
This book is great for people who want great flavours but low in calories and I liked the way different herbs and spices are used to enhance the dishes.

I would like to thank Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press for providing me with a free – temporary – electronic ARC of this book, via Netgalley. Although I’m auto-approved with them, the decision to read this book is my choice and any reviews given are obligation free.

Okay, I’m going to start by being all book nerd on ‘Thinner in an Instant Cookbook’ by saying I LOVED the layout of this book! More cookbooks, especially those helping us with calorie control, should be laid out like this. Easy to read, follow, to the point. Not only states at the beginning the total calorie content of every recipes, but then breaks it down per serve in EVERY recipe. Fabulous!

With most diet or calorie control cookbooks (to me they are two different things) they will say the total amount of calories, fat, etc. per serve… but not actually break each serve down into the bare bones basics. ‘Thinner in an Instant Cookbook’ breaks it down! Spells it out for you, per serve, how much of each item makes that serve. An example is from the salad sections where it tells you how much lettuce, meat, etc. makes up a serve. So often calorie control books won’t do this! They will state the total contents per serve… but won’t say what quantities of each item that entails. Gosh I hope this makes sense? Basically, I found it very supportive of the reader/ cook. When you have had to calorie control meals before, this bit of a “cheat sheet” at the bottom of the recipes, to ensure you do really only eat the promised calories and no more, makes meal prep and eating so much easier. So, big thumbs up for how each recipe is formatted. Perfection plus for a calorie counter!

After that, it was really just your usual healthy, clean eating cook book that involves a multi-cooker. And who doesn’t love healthy multi-cooker cooking?

Sadly, for me, the recipes weren’t all that enticing. There were a few that I’d give a go… but my family and my food allergies and intolerances made a lot of them unappealing. But that is totally down to our inabilities to have wheat, alliums, seafood, dairy, barley, rye, etc… People who don’t have these food issues will really benefit from this book.

Also, were a family of five… two adults, a mid-teen and two almost teens… so the serving sizes were also not suited to my family. The majority of recipes were a “serves four”. Not an issue for a family of four or less, but another reason ‘Thinner in an Instant Cookbook’ wasn’t as appealing to me as it could have been.

But, other than those totally minor issues and were this reader’s fault, not the fault of the book at all. This was a great cookbook for those wanting to make some healthy, whole food multi-cooker recipes for a calorie controlled diet.

Would I recommend this book to others?

Yes I would. See my adoration of the serving breakdowns per recipe. Those who need to calorie count their meals are going to find ‘Thinner in an Instant Cookbook’ so very helpful. Yes it’s not that friendly to those of us with dietary allergies and intolerances, but hey. That isn’t everyone, so if you have food freedom and want to calorie count – this book is for you.

Would I buy this book for myself?

You’re thinking I would say no, right? Weeeellll…. Okay, yes, it probably would be a no. But I am still tempted. The problem I have is that when I find a recipe I can’t eat for allergy or intolerance issues, I tend to either leave those ingredients out or substitute them. However, as this is a calorie control cookbook, leaving or subbing doesn’t really work out that well. But I do still want to take a little bit longer exploring this book and maybe try a few of the “safer” recipes. But buy it? No… Borrow it from a friend or library? Yes.

In summary: A healthy, whole food multi-cooker cookbook for those interested in calorie controlled meals.

At our public library, I'm often asked for diet cookbooks, and with the popularity of instant pot pressure cooking, I know this will be a welcome title. Recipes are widely varied, from brisket to seafood to vegetables, and there will be something for every appetite. Instructions are comprehensive without being too complicated. I would like to have a photograph of the finished dish to go with each recipe, but otherwise this is a great volume.

Insta-Pot. The "new", "it" way of cooking. I love mine. So easy, fast, efficient. And turns out great tasting food.
Most recipes that one reads of are, unfortunately, loaded with calories. The author has came up with a great alternative. She found dozens of low-calorie, healthier options for using the Inst-Pot.
I was a bit skeptical. At least until I tried some of the recipes. They were very good.
The book is broken down into sections. Subjects such as soups and stews, one-dish suppers, and even desserts. I tried several. The "spicy pineapple chicken and snow peas" was great. As was the "chunky ratatouille-style vegetables". And the desserts were delicious! I loved the "apple-cranberry oat crumble".
I'm looking forward to trying more of the author's recipes.

there's a nice variety of recipe types so you're likely to find several that will appeal to you. there's a good selection each of vegetarian (which is unusual in a cook book isn't geared to that) as well as poultry, meat (beef & pork) and seafood as well as ranging from comfort food to "nice" meal. I liked that it didn't call for lots of tools or ingredients that are unusual for the average kitchen. the steps are laid out simply and easy to follow. there are a nice pictures of completed recipes (while most are easy to tell what they are, it would be nice if they were identified). the occasional use of convenience food (ie: pre-made massed sweet potatoes, instant rice) is appreciated to help with rounded easy quick meal while still having it home made too. some suggestions for alternates veggie noodles/rice or white vs dark meat in poultry dishes to help meet other dietary or taste preferences would have been appreciated. while some recipes may need "tweaked' a little for personal taste, i'm sure there will be several that will be in my instant pot multiple times in the future.

In this delightful Instant Pot cookbook, the author shares a variety of recipes that are under 350 calories per serving. While many Instant Pot cookbooks exist, this author writes with an engaging personality that is both cheerleader and instructor. It feels as though she is not just helping you use your appliance for cooking healthier, but she also wants you to succeed in achieving your goals. The book has an excellent tip section with information about using the electronic pressure cooker as well as healthy cooking ideas in general, some of which go beyond the use of an Instant Pot.

The book’s organization is slightly unorthodox, not focusing on protein types, but usually on the kind of dish. Some recipes use the pressure cooker to precook ingredients for things like wraps, sandwiches, and salads. There are recipes as well for one-dish meals, soups & stews, and protein-side combinations. There are even healthy desserts. The recipes are simply written in an easy-to-read style, which I think is essential in Instant Pot cookbooks.

If you're hoping to use your Instant Pot to help make not just fast recipes for your family but low-calorie ones, this book is full of tips and recipes that will help get you there.

What an enjoyable book. I received an instant pot for Christmas but had no idea how to really work it into my daily diet. I think of pot cooking as heavy and overfilling dinners. This was a refreshing way to take something traditional and lighten it.

Thank you Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I love everything about my Instant Pot, so when I saw this revised, healthy cookbook, I had to try some of the recipes. Getting into shape is never easy to do, but quick and healthy recipes can make weight loss a lot easier. The great thing about this book is that each recipe is 350 calories per serving! The recipes are easy to follow and I found myself loving the soups more than I thought I would.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to make simple, delicious meals that are very quick to cook and help you lose weight. They're balanced, so you're not likely to be hungry half an hour later, and the recipes take the guess work out of calorie counting, which is a major time saver and far less stressful than trying to do it yourself. I like that most meals are for 4 people, because if there's less than 4 of you, you can freeze portions for lunches or dinners later in the week (but you need to make sure you store the rest quickly so as not to be tempted to eat more than one serve!!) I like the meat and veg combos, and I love the one pot meals for colder weather. Great book for its purpose! My only complaint is I would have liked some more photos. Oh, and it really is best suited for a pressure cooker that has a saute function (such as the Instant Pot), but you could easily cook that part on the stove.

Fantastic recipe book! These recipes are designed to be used with an Instant Pot (or comparable electric pressure cooker). Each recipe is easy to follow, maxes out at 350 calories per serving, and includes all relevant nutritional information! There is even a dessert section! The recipes were great meals that I would definitely use again and again! Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for healthy, but delicious recipes for their Instant Pot!!

*I received an advanced reader's copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

I received this cookbook pre-publication in exchange for my honest review. I love this cookbook! I can sneak dishes under350 calories in on my husband without him being aware. The author has tips and hacks for pressure cooking. My favorite recipe is the sausage pepper pot. I'm looking forward to trying something new to me like the wraps. This cookbook is a must have for people trying to lose weight like me.

Easy to follow recipes, clear and simple instructions. Servings that are 350 calories or less that you can make in your instant pot.