Have you ever wondered, “What IIFYM is?” It is a diet plan that stands for: If It Fits Your Macros. Which then always leads to the question: “What is a Macro? Macros are the break down of the calories in our food. Calories are made up of Protein, Carbs, and Fat. Therefore, someone who counts macros are taking counting calories to the next level. The recipes that you find here are all easy macro friendly recipes making it possible for those counting macros to hit there goals!
Whether you are looking for a low carb, a high protein, or a low fat recipe you are guaranteed to find one here!
Additionally, all of these macro friendly recipes have tips on how you can adjust the ingredients to fit your individual macros goals.
Make ahead breakfast makes my life so much easier. It allows me to spend a little time creating one or two different meal prep breakfasts one day, but have food ready to reheat all week long. Guaranteeing I get a healthy breakfast every morning. This…
The Peruvian Aji sauce is something that I enjoy making in large batches. I introduced it on my page in my Peruvian ceviche recipe and now I am using up more of it in this recipe! If you like a little spicy kick to your…
Classic Beef Stroganoff made easy… one pot meal! When I was a kid I used to crave Hamburger Helper. I love my mother however, she was never the best cook growing up. But for some reason she could make a mean hamburger helper! Whenever I…
Risotto is often looked at as a difficult recipe to create, but I say why? It’s just rice! If you have ever wanted to try making a risotto but have been nervous or scared, I invite you to try my lemon risotto and shrimp recipe.…
I don’t know about you but the word “Creamy” makes my mouth start to water! It also tells me that the recipe would be a good meal prep dish! Typically anything creamy or with a sauce will reheat really well. This creamy chicken and mushroom…
Looking for a way to use up the rest of that giant butternut squash you purchased at the grocery store the other day? How about making this simple roasted butternut squash salad. The combination of goat cheese butternut squash, and pomegranate will tickle your taste…
Tacos for breakfast, tacos for dinner, tacos anytime in between! For my better half and I, tacos are LIFE! We can’t go more than a week or two without tacos. So I have slowly been making a few of my favorites at the house…even though…
Who doesn’t love berries? I don’t think there is anyone in the world that doesn’t love berries. And that is why I created this recipe: All the Berries Yogurt Bowl! Super easy to put together, a great meal plan staple, terrific meal prep, and yes…
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? For me that would totally be Fettuccini Bolognese! There is something about the flavors of the meat and tomatoes that just touches my soul, I could seriously eat…
Pesto Shrimp with Snow Peas and Asparagus, the light and refreshing meal that will fill you up, but not leave you needing a nap! Nothing beats a fresh and light meal when you have been sitting on your butt working from home all day! This…
Because breakfast should never be skipped! I have fallen in love with homemade breakfast sandwiches, they are my new favorite thing to make. This ham and cheese casserole sandwich is FANTASTIC! If you are working on your meal plan and want a delicious breakfast that…
Salmon is one of my favorite fish, and one of my favorite ways to enjoy salmon is in a salad. Like this salmon cranberry radish salad, the warm salmon with the crispy vegetables sings in my mouth! Did you know that salads can also be…
Ending this week of freezer meal prep recipes with a soup. Because soup is always an awesome freezer friendly recipe and perfect to have on hand in the event you become sick. Every time you make a soup and have leftovers I call that meal…
Pasta lovers looking for a new recipe that is not only delicious, but make for great meal prep recipe and are also freezer friendly, look no further! This creamy chicken pasta with peas and asparagus checks all of the boxes. Add this recipe to your…
Freezer friendly recipes can come in handy for a variety of different reasons: You don’t feel like cooking. You are going out of town and want to leave your loved ones with tasty meals to reheat. There is a pandemic and you want to have…
Working for home means a lot more cooking at home. But who has time to take breaks to cook thrughout the work day? I know I don’t, and that is why I am still meal prepping. In fact my meal plan this weekend was actually…
Breakfast casseroles are the easiest breakfast. They are quick to make, they don’t make a big mess, and you can get really creative with your ingredients. I love adding a breakfast casserole to my meal plan every few weeks because they make a great meal…
The Classic Egg Salad, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Whether you are looking to make a sandwich, a wrap, or just eat on its own you are going to love this egg salad. I personally find having easy recipes like this when creating…
Have you ever tried any of those pre-marinated pork tenderloins that you see at the grocery store? Well I have, I use them all the time. They always seem to be a better portion size then the regular unseasoned pork tenderloins. I am a family…
When you are sick of boring chicken and rice, add a twist: like this chicken bok choy and beach mushrooms over jasmine rice. A little asian flair to a classic dish. I love having chicken and rice in my meal plan at least once a…
Do you ever wake up hungry? Don’t have time to cook something healthily and all you want is a McDonalds breakfast sandwich? I used to have this feeling all the time…then I started making my own breakfast sandwiches. Like this mozzarella egg breakfast sandwich. It…