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MACRO FRIENDLY DESSERT: SALTED CARAMEL APPLE YOGURT BARK
Tracking your macros doesn’t have to be restrictive and in fact, we pride ourselves on coaching our clients on ways to be more flexible with their food choices. We feel it’s important to include foods that you love and that means dessert and sweet treats! This peanut butter salted caramel apple yogurt bark is the perfect sweet treat for this season (or any season, really!) It’s super easy to make and for 22g of protein per serving, it can actually play a role in helping you nail your protein goals!
HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: MACRO-FRIENDLY DRINKS AND HOW TO TRACK ALCOHOL
When you think of holiday treats, a cocktail may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But between more dinners with family or friends and other holiday celebrations, chances are you’ll run into a cocktail or two. Whether you’re hosting Christmas brunch or having a cozy snow day at home, here are some of our favorite winter cocktails.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH BITES
Sweets are a whole mood in our house and a day doesn’t go by that I don’t have something sweet somewhere in my day. When you’re tracking macros or being mindful of your caloric intake, it can sometimes feel like you have to stay away from sweets or foods that you enjoy, but we feel the opposite!
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: SPICY MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Last week was our annual KLN Coach’s Retreat and it was amazing. We all met in Oaxaca, Mexico, (where Kate and Kenny live) and spent five days together as a team for the first time ever! This month’s recipe just had to be inspired by our recent trip and is an attempt to bring some of the flavors of Oaxaca to you in an easy to make, macro-friendly recipe that you can add to your meal prep rotation.
SIMPLE IS SUSTAINABLE: 5 EASY MEAL PREP RECIPES USING ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
Simplicity is key to sustainability in our nutrition. Here are 5 quick, simple meals using rotisserie chicken that I’ve been loving for yum-factor, making my health easier, and speed in the kitchen. Because these recipes are so simple and customizable, the ingredients and directions are merely suggestions. Feel free to change them up as you see fit!
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: PLANT-BASED PROTEIN VEGGIE BURGERS
Gearing up for the last weekend of the summer, burgers are always on the menu but this year, we’re opting for homemade veggie burgers. This week, we’re sharing this recipe for macro-friendly veggie burgers that are packed with plant-based protein.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: FROZEN YOGURT SMOOTHIE POPS
Ice cream and sweet cold treats are some of my favorites when it comes to dessert, especially in the heat of the summer. When tracking your macros, it can sometimes be tough to work in a “healthy” sweet treat or dessert, which is why we created these low-calorie high protein frozen yogurt smoothie popsicles.
SUMMER RECIPES + NAVIGATING YOUR MACROS IN THE SUMMER
Summer is here and this year it’s in full swing! But that doesn’t mean that you have to throw everything out the window when it comes to your health and nutrition goals. Something we preach to our clients is the value of taking a flexible approach so that you can enjoy all of these things while still working towards the goals that you have. Today’s post shares some of our best tips for navigating your nutrition in social settings and also shares some of our favorite macro-friendly summer time recipes.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: VEGETARIAN STUFFED SHELLS
We’re sharing this yummy stuffed shell recipe that’s high in protein, lower in calories, and uses one of our favorite plant-based meat alternatives.
5 EASY HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS
Getting enough protein in your diet can be tough. The most helpful advice we have is to make sure that each meal and snack you eat has an identifiable protein source included in it. Every recipe we create has the goal of making it easier for you to hit your protein and today we’re including some snack ideas that can help you hit that protein target.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: CAJUN JAMBALAYA
Need a little spice in your life and an easy meal to add to your meal prep for next week? Look no further! This low-calorie cajun jambalaya recipe has you covered. With a generous portion size and easy to fit macros, you’ll want to eat it all week long!
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: BUFFALO CHICKEN BAKE
This recipe is one of our most popular, so we’re sharing it again in case you missed it the first time around. Whether you’re tracking macros or not, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for it’s awesome flavor and generous portion size. It’s easy to throw together and is a healthy meal for the whole family.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: CREAMY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Even though you may be on your way to tackling your goals and your New Year’s resolutions of improving your eating habits, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor - and it certainly doesn’t mean that you have to give up hearty meals altogether. This recipe is one of our favorites! It’s an easy dump-into-the-crockpot, set it and forget it kind of meals, and it’s perfect for colder weather. We hope you enjoy it!
SWEET HARVEST HASH
How do you make an easy sheet-pan meal even better? You make it macro-friendly with seasonal squash and flavorful protein. Enjoy this simple sheet pan meal and learn how to switch up the ingredients to fit your specific nutrition goals.
RECIPE: JUMBO BAKED OATMEAL MUFFINS
Instead of a casserole bake, you can use the same Baked Oatmeal recipe to make baked oatmeal muffins instead. The muffins are convenient because they’re already portioned for you and make for an easy grab and go meal or snack for the whole family.
THE PERFECT FALL RECIPE: BAKED OATMEAL
This baked oatmeal is such a hearty and delicious way to start the day, especially with the crisp and cool mornings that are ahead. Unlike regular oatmeal, which has a porridge-like consistency, baked oatmeal is more like that of bread-pudding. It’s really easy to customize and it’s a great make-ahead recipe to add to your weekly rotation.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: QUICK AIR FRYER QUESADILLA
Although the air fryer is great for popping in ready-made frozen foods, like french fries, chicken fingers and veggies, it can also be great for creating that crispy texture found in many favorite Mexican dishes. This week’s post is a fun recipe for a low-calorie ten minute quesadilla. The best part is that most of the ingredients are from the prep in our free Everyday Macros cookbook.
MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: RISONI SUMMER SALAD
This plant-based dish is about as easy as it gets when it comes to throwing together a simple side. Enjoy this Risoni Summer Salad as a side to your bbq dinner, or double the portion and enjoy it with some shrimp or chicken for a full, high-volume meal.