Today’s blog post combines these two loves (and gives you some options for a Cinco de Mayo dinner that aren’t the typical hard-shelled tacos). These recipes come from a macro-friendly cookbook that I created, alongside a dear friend and former client, back in 2018. That was six whole years ago, yet the recipes remain favorites in our home.

Rotisserie chicken is one of those often overlooked options that can cut down on our cooking time, make our food delicious, and add ease to our busy lives. It comes cooked and ready to eat and is a wonderful, healthful substitute to protein prep at home. Simplicity is key to sustainability in our nutrition and, with that in mind, here are 5 quick, simple meals using rotisserie chicken. Because these recipes are so simple and customizable, the ingredients and directions are merely suggestions.

Batch prepping refers to cooking large quantities of food ahead of time so that you can easily throw together a meal when it’s time to pack your lunch for the day or feed your family for dinner. When batch prepping, we can think less about the specific meals we are going to eat for the week, and more about creating the building blocks of those meals. This also makes grocery shopping and any meal planning you may do much easier!

Many of our clients are busy individuals working full-time jobs, managing their time with kids and family and traveling, so time is of the essence. That’s why we continue to create easy, no-hassle recipes from easy pantry staples and frozen foods so that you can work towards your nutrition goals while still spending your time doing the things you love. This week’s recipe is no different and a really great one for easy meal prep with hearty servings.

The goal of this post is to share with you some of our favorites but, more importantly, give you some ideas of how you can use these pre-made, ready to go foods to simplify the process of feeding your body and, ideally, save some time while you’re at it.

This is by no means an original recipe.  However, it is one that I make repeatedly because I love a good stir fry and it’s full of veggies.  In my house, it’s never exactly the same two weeks in a row (you can change ingredients based on what you have in the fridge), but it’s always delicious.

To me, salads are a great way to add veggies to your day, to clean out your refrigerator and put leftovers to good use, and to pack in a lot of nutrients in a single meal. They are easy to customize, simple to make, a great option regardless of your nutrition goals, and a food I hope we can redeem after it has been clouded by diet culture.

The sheet pan meal: a forever go-to for my family and truly the MVP of easy, low-maintenance dinners. This honey garlic chicken and veggies recipe is simple and tastes great — and will fit your macros too!

We think smoothies are awesome! They can be a great addition to your day, regardless of your goals, and are also a really great way to get in extra protein as well as lots of nutrients. So, this week, instead of sharing more recipes with you, we’re going to share a little more about why we think smoothies are beneficial and, more importantly, how to make the best one for your needs and preferences.

We typically encourage clients to eat breakfast as it helps you manage your hunger throughout the day and can be a great way to recover from early morning workouts. It can be tough when you’re busy and getting everyone out the door for the day, so we’re here with a list of easy breakfast ideas (many of which can be meal prepped) whether you’re tracking your macros or not!

I once loved cooking, but a shift happened when I found myself unmarried with a toddler. Suddenly the bigger priority came to ensure my toddler was well-fed while I was balancing a lot on my own. Then, cooking turned into something I loathed. Over the past year, I’ve learned some new tools and methods to help manage this shift, while finding some significant overlap with ensuring my toddler has options she likes.

Fall is my favorite season and part of that is making yummy, hearty meals that warm you up and bring together the flavors of the season. This pasta bowl uses seasonal butternut squash and is packed with other veggies (coming in at nearly 20g of fiber!) as well as protein. It’s an easy plant-based recipe that you can prep for the whole week or share with the whole family.

This easy veggie breakfast frittata has become a staple in our house because it’s easy to make ahead of time for simple weekly meal prep. You can make it once and eat it through the full week. It is easy to cook, macro-friendly, reheats well, and can also be a really yummy filling for a breakfast burrito.

If you’re new to tracking your macros, the idea of creating meals or planning a day that hits your macros can feel incredibly overwhelming. Many of our clients are parents, professionals and really busy individuals who don’t have a ton of time to spend on food but have health or weight loss goals and we believe that you can absolutely do both!

Meal prep is one of those things that we know can benefit us by cutting down on time in the kitchen and brainpower trying to constantly decide what to eat, but is also exhausting and often ends with tons of uneaten meals. This is where batch prep comes to the rescue, especially when planning meals for your whole family.

If you’re new to tracking your macros, the idea of creating meals or planning a day that hits your macros can feel incredibly overwhelming. You may think you need to create complex recipes, weigh every part, and spend an hour of your day just doing math or playing macro tetris, but that’s not the case.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (or just your love of macro-friendly Mexican inspired food) with this great enchilada bake! It is gluten free, vegetarian, plant-based, and can be adjusted to meet any specific dietary needs you have. Give it a try and let us know if you like it!

As the seasons change, our bodies often crave fresh ingredients and lighter meals. When you’re prepping for a busy week, it can be tough to not lean on convenience, but there are easy ways to still get in plenty of whole foods and protein from plant-based sources without spending a ton of time doing so. This easy healthy vegan peanut noodle bowl packs a punch of plant-based protein, is full of fresh veggies and is an easy meal to prep for the whole week!