One of my best tips when starting to track your macros for your goals is to stick with single macro foods. For example: Salmon, asparagus, roasted sweet potatoes. It makes things SUPER easy to track as you are getting started.
But I get it...you need to switch it up from time to time.
So, I have created a list of some of my favorite recipes for Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Snacks and Desserts below. Play around with adding 1...max 2 new recipes each week. Be sure to track them well so that when and if you make it again, it makes tracking a breeze.
Many of these recipes allow you to manipulate macros--i.e. Change portion sizes of components to meet your specific macro nutrient needs.
Interested in learning more about Macro Tracking to change your body composition and meet your goals? Head here to check out my 8-week Macros Made Right course.
BREAKFAST:
> Breakfast Nachos from Lillie Eats & Tells
> Veggie + Protein Packed Egg Bake from ME!
> Macro Friendly Breakfast Casserole from Spark People
LUNCH/DINNER:
> Salmon Cakes from Healthy Recipes Great meal to double and freeze!
> Orange Chicken from Health Bent
> Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from Two Peas & Their Pod Great meal to double and freeze!
> Crockpot Chicken Tacos from 40 Aprons Great meal to snack on all week!
> Coconut Crusted Chicken Fingers from Fit Moms Full Plates Kid friendly!
> Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Against All Grain
> Egg Roll In A Bowl from 40 Aprons (I also add rice into this for extra carbs if needed)
> Chickpea Salad Add your preferred protein!
> Creamy Green Chili Chicken Bake from Lillie Eats & Tells This is one of Derrick and I's favorite dishes--it comes together quick!
> Feta and Spinach Chicken Patties Great meal to double and freeze!
> Creamy Taco Soup from Salt & Lavender This recipe comes together SO fast. I use ground turkey and double the meat. I also throw in bone broth and greek yogurt to make this super protein heavy.
SNACKS
> Asian Tuna Salad from Real Food RN I eat this with carrot sticks or crackers.
> Protein Oats Derrick and I always have bags of these mixed up to grab for an easy mid-day snack. Or, I'll toss one in a small mason jar with frozen fruit to have when I'm done teaching. These are great to take on the go! We even take them when we travel. I like to double the protein in my servings.
> Hummus + Veggies
> Protein Smoothies
> Veggies + Greek Yogurt Ranch
> Cottage Cheese
> Hard Boiled Eggs
> Deli Meat Rollups (use cucumber in them for a little crunch + texture)
> Whole Fruit
> Jerky
> Nuts (make sure they aren't fried or tossed in a bunch of sugar)
> Edamame
> Greek Yogurt (I prefer the lower sugar varieties so it doesn't skew my carbs too high!)
DESSERTS
> Low Calorie Ice Cream Cupcakes from Pop Sugar