![]() Macro friendly recipes don’t have to be complicated. ![]() We’re talking extra creamy chicken soup, cheesy chicken skillets, and even beer braised shredded Mexican chicken. The recipes below are far from boring, though. Recipe: Southwest Protein Bowls Macro Friendly Chicken Recipes (Main Dishes)Ĭhicken is the undisputed champion of macro friendly protein sources, but it can be a bit boring. With almost 35 grams of protein, this beef protein bowl is topped with eggs and sautéed vegetables for a healthy low carb breakfast.Įditor’s note: You could use a lean ground beef to reduce the fat even further. Recipe: Fluffy Protein Cinnamon Rolls 11. I’ve made protein cinnamon rolls in the past, and these blow mine out of the water. It’s packed with bacon, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, so you know it has to be good! Low Carb Frittataįor the times you need to limit carbs in the morning, check out this frittata. Go to town straight out of the oven or freeze for quick breakfasts on the go later. Turkey sausage and peppers are paired with a homemade cheesy biscuit dough and baked in large batches. Sausage Breakfast Biscuitsįans of frozen breakfast options will love these macro friendly biscuits. Recipe: Ground Chicken Mexican Chorizo 8. Not anymore! This homemade ground chicken chorizo is ultra lean, giving you plenty of room for all your favorite taco fixin’s. Mexican Chicken ChorizoĬhorizo tacos are at the top of every taco lover’s breakfast taco rankings, but it’s tough to fit them into your macros. It’s great for making in bulk so you always have some patties in the freezer. Instead of fatty ground pork, this recipe uses extra lean ground chicken. ![]() If you love peppery breakfast sausage patties, this recipe is the perfect macro friendly fix. This version uses filling, fibrous chia seeds along with protein powder, maple syrup, milk, and cinnamon. High protein overnight oats are quick, easy and very customizable. Make it in advance for easy breakfasts throughout the week. This egg white breakfast casserole is packed full of protein and veggies for a healthy and satisfying breakfast. These blueberry protein muffins are perfect if you’re looking for a sweeter breakfast option. Featuring eggs and turkey sausage for protein, as well as plenty of fresh vegetables all topped with tangy feta cheese, this is a hearty morning meal you’re going to love. This Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche is a lighter, lower carb take on a tasty breakfast. These black bean, cauliflower rice, bell pepper, onion, and taco style ground turkey bowls are perfect for prepping in bulk to pair with freshly fried eggs in the mornings. That’s why most of the recipes in this roundup opt for bulk prep to reheat for quick meals or grab out of the refrigerator on the go. Because who has the time or energy to cook a macro balanced breakfast every morning? Okay, let’s get to the recipes! Macro Friendly Breakfast Recipesīreakfast seems to be every macro counter’s weak spot. Check out this article to learn more about counting macros, and this macro calculator if you need a starting point. There are also factors like the thermic effect of macronutrients (how many calories your body burns during digestion and absorption), but that’s a conversation for another time. Vegetables, proteins, and some creative hacks all create high volume foods that would also be considered macro friendly. Compare the calories in a pound of peanut butter vs a pound of broccoli, for example. High volume meals contain lots of food relative to their total calorie count. I also like to lump in a non-macronutrient factor of food volume. But you’ll find tons of macro counters eating high protein, moderate carbs, and moderate to low fat. You won’t find many macro counters looking to eat a high fat, high carb, low protein diet. But as a broad generalization, macro (short for macronutrient) friendly foods can be categorized as higher protein and either lower fat, lower carb, or a bit of both. It probably means something slightly different to every person.
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