This crunchy vegetable quinoa salad combines crisp veggies, hearty quinoa, and flavorful peanut sauce for a delicious side. Add lean protein to make it a meal! Do you ever stand in front of your fridge and feel like there’s nothing to eat? I sure do. And having a few back-pocket meals in place like Maple-Glazed Pork Chops or Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken with a bag of frozen ... Continue Reading
How to Eat 100g of Protein a Day on a Budget
How do you meet your daily protein requirements? I’ll break down how to figure out how many grams of protein per day you need, plus ideas to hit those protein goals while eating clean on a budget. Hitting your protein goals is trendy these days, but before you can even hit that goal, you need to figure out what to aim for. How much protein should I eat? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) database ... Continue Reading
Fruit Pizza
This healthy fruits pizza combines a lightly sweetened cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, and seasonal fruits for a beautiful dessert. With a balance of healthy fats and carbohydrates, it’s easy to fit with your daily macros! Do you ever crave something light and healthy for dessert? Something just sweet enough, but not so sweet that it leaves you feeling bloated and guilty? Fruits pizza is the ... Continue Reading
The Very Best Protein Pancakes
No need to make protein pancakes from protein powder – this recipe uses simple, real food ingredients to help you hit your protein goals with a delicious, filling breakfast. I first came up with this protein pancake recipe when my kids were going through a growth spurt and eating everything in sight. But I use it now to help me hit my protein goals! If you need breakfast to please the family AND you ... Continue Reading
Pico de Gallo
This easy pico de gallo is my go-to summer condiment for tacos, salads, and more! It’s a great option to add a burst of flavor without affecting your macros. When summer is in full swing, you can always find fresh tomatoes. Whether they’re on sale at the grocery store or right in your backyard garden, nothing says summer quite like a juicy, red tomato. Which means summer is the perfect time to make ... Continue Reading
Homemade Tomato Sauce Using Fresh Tomatoes
Use fresh tomatoes for this easy tomato sauce recipe (no peeling necessary!). This macro-friendly red sauce has smooth, rich Italian flavors, great for spaghetti, pasta, pizza, or soup! Even though my Hearty Spaghetti Sauce is really, really good, my sister-in-law is the one who is known in our family for making the best spaghetti sauce. Her secret weapon? Fresh garden tomatoes! We now have a garden ... Continue Reading
Easy Risotto with Summer Vegetables
This easy risotto recipe combines seasonal produce with Arborio rice for a rich and creamy side. With balanced macros, it’s perfect for pairing with lean protein for a satisfying, veggie-filled meal. What do you think when you hear “risotto”? I think creamy, delicious, stick-to-your-ribs flavor… and too much time spent over the hot stove! If you’re anything like me and want tasty AND simple recipes for ... Continue Reading
Cheap High Protein Diet Meals
Eating high protein diet meals doesn’t have to break the bank. Try one of these high protein meals for lunch or dinner to hit your goals AND stick to your budget! When I’m planning food for the week, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I want to eat yummy food. I want to hit my protein goals. And, oh yeah, I’m on a budget. Throw in balancing making my own food AND making family meals that still check all the ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Even starting from frozen, this Instant Pot chicken breast is ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a hands-off main dish or an extra easy protein source to help you hit your protein goals! I love my chicken to be moist and tender, and that’s why I personally prefer to roast a whole chicken in the oven and then make chicken broth. However, I live in the real world, and sometimes I don’t WANT to cook in the ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal peanut butter cookies turn out soft, chewy, and have that classic crisscross on top! Stick with your macro goals with this simple homemade treat. Except for Sugar Cookies at Christmas and Pumpkin Cookies in the fall, we haven’t been baking cookies in our house very often. At least not with traditional cookie recipes. The two main reasons? Sugar, which we’ve been working on quitting, and ... Continue Reading
