With the Fourth of July only a few days away and the guarantee of a party or two this week, we wanted to make sure to share one of our favorite macro-friendly side dishes that’s quick to prepare and is yummy, even for those who don’t track macros! Inspired by a watermelon and basil salad I had a few weeks ago, I played around with some additional ingredients to make a simple, patriotic side dish with a kick.

Dinner at our house is almost always chicken thighs with some sort of roasted veggies. This base recipe is one of my go-tos for a quick, delicious meal with very little prep time. It’s easy to throw together and pop in the oven and dinner is ready in less than an hour!

Earlier this week, I posted about some of my current favorite macro-friendly finds. (In case you missed it, check it out here!) One of the items on my list is Better Oats single-serve oatmeal packets. They come in a variety of flavors, are individually packaged and the package itself can be used to measure out water. Genius and super convenient. They are a quick and easy pre- or post- workout meal and are great for travel. Read on for my 4 favorite ways to prepare your oats and make them work for your macros.