The Macro Editorial

There's something about chocolate chip cookie dough. Give me a spoon and I'm golden.  But more often than not, traditional cookie doughs are going to run pretty high in fat, carbohydrates, and sugar - not to mention the risk of salmonella.  Because we love a good, protein-packed substitution, today we're sharing these chocolate chunk protein bites. So easy to meal prep at the beginning of the week and easily grab out of the refrigerator for on-the-go snacks or packed lunches. Macros: 1 bite (6 P | 4 C | 5 F )  Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond flour 4 tbsp peanut...

Breakfast, anyone?  Whether you're hosting a breakfast gathering or just want a protein-packed breakfast for yourself and your family, these crepes are a perfect option.  Light and delicious, they won't make you feel weighed down but will still help satisfy a breakfast sweet tooth. Makes 3-4 large crepes. Macros: 3-4 large crepes ( 48 P | 19 C | 1 F )  Ingredients: 1 cup egg whites 1⁄2 scoop IHM vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp coconut flour 1⁄4 cup water 1/2 cup berries Directions: Mix all ingredients (except berries) in a blender for 30-45 seconds. Let it sit for 2...

Our community might be a little bit obsessed with this recipe, and when you make it yourself, you’ll see why!  Having a protein packed dessert on hand is really important if you have an especially sweet tooth or if you're a woman and in the craving part of your cycle.  Keeping foods that are able to satisfy your cravings without derailing your macros is such an amazing tool for success. Macros: 1 slice ( 24 P / 16 C / 2 F ) Ingredients: 2 eggs 3 egg whites 16 oz Fat Free cream cheese, softened 2 scoops IHM Vanilla Protein...

Have you ever tried to “eat clean” or get on a specific meal plan and end up actually having dreams about the food you can’t eat? YEP, same here! I actually end up eating the “clean foods” on my plan PLUS the foods I crave! Double whammy!   Restriction, in most cases, can lead to feelings of deprivation and longing, which we all know is not healthy or sustainable.  Yes, we can work to change our mindset and thoughts around those feelings of deprivation, but what do we do in the meantime? You don’t have to suffer through hunger and deprivation...