The Macro Editorial — Recipes

When something says "smothered" on the menu... I usually know it's 1.) delicious, 2.) high in fat.  Therefore, I typically don't order things that way when eating out.  But this recipe... it satisfies that spicy, smothered craving most deliciously without all the fat and carbs.  It packs a flavorful punch, and anyone you make it for will be impressed! Servings: 4 Macros per serving: ( 6 F / 11 C / 34 P ) Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (1 lb.) 1 cup black beans 1 4 oz. can green chilis 2 tbsp. Reduced-fat cream cheese 4 slices reduced-fat pepper jack...

Warm up with a delicious pumpkin muffin, or two! These are a favorite in our house when the weather cools down because they are so macro-friendly that you can have more than one.  If you choose to make a few batches, you can save one in the freezer and when thawed, heat them for a few seconds in the microwave.  Enjoy!   Servings: 14 Macros per serving: ( 3 F / 15 C / 16 P )   Ingredients: 200g birch benders protein pancake mix (can sub Kodiak cakes) 600g canned pumpkin 130g vanilla greek yogurt (sub pumpkin if you...

If you love fall and enjoy fall foods, here is a fun spin that doesn't involve chili or soup! A fresh fall salad packed with protein and still low in fat and carbs.  You can get as creative as you'd like with this with roasted pumpkin seeds, nuts, etc., for added healthy fats.  You'll notice there isn't a dressing listed in the ingredient list.  That's because the salad is flavorful and juicy as is! But add dressing as you like!   Servings: 1 Macros per serving: ( 15 F / 16 C / 30 P )   Ingredients: 3 oz....

Back to school isn't just for kids.  Satisfy a Pb&j craving with this delicious protein shake topped with chocolate rice cakes and low-fat peanut butter.  In my opinion, it's all about eating the foods you love in moderation AND finding healthy hacks for things that don't make you feel great.  For me, this recipe does all of that.   Enjoy! Servings: 1 Macros per serving: ( F 9 / C 28 / P 31 )   Ingredients: 1 scoop IHM vanilla protein 8 oz cashew milk 1 cup frozen blueberries 3 tbsp @pbfit.official 1 chocolate rice cake with 1/2 tbsp peanut butter...