Macro Friendly Recipes

Nothing says fall like delicious, gooey, cinnamon-y goodness… which means this healthy, macro-friendly cinnamon roll recipe is exactly what you are looking for right now. When you make it, come back here and let us know what you think in the comments!

Who doesn’t love a good Strawberry Shortcake… or a good donut? These donuts are delicious… but don’t take our word for it. Make this macro friendly recipe yourself!

This is about the healthiest, most macro-friendly Brownie Sundae recipe we can think of… and it’s perfect for those days when you really want something sweet without destroying your macros! Got a different sweets craving? Mini Pumpkin Pies might be the one for you!

Don’t let those summer night s’mores be forgotten as the nights cool down and fall pumpkin spice takes hold. Remember the friends, the campfires and the deliciousness with this tasty and macro friendly S’mores Cheesecake.

In this recipe we will cook up some delicious high protein salmon and top it with a fresh and spicy pineapple pepper mix for a macro friendly meal that will put your hunger at ease.

Chicken and rice get a bad rap for being boring diet food… but this is not your bland, dry chicken recipe. This macro friendly Grilled Lemon Chicken with Feta Rice is a tasty twist to the boring old chicken and rice combo.

Get a sweet explosion of berry flavor from this quick and easy macro friendly berry muffin recipe. We use blueberries and strawberries but many other fruits can be substituted as long as it fits your macros! Note: this recipe includes a couple of ingredients you may not normally have in your house like Caramel Cookie […]

Feeling a little down? Bring up your macro spirits with this tasty, warm and cheery chicken curry. This recipe only contains the macros for the chicken dish. If you choose to add a serving of brown rice to this recipe, 1 cup (202g) of brown rice contains an additional 248 calories, 2 grams of fat, […]

This Thai inspired dish is a great way to start your morning or prep for lunch! This Thai stuffed sweet potato is not only packed with protein and dense with flavor, it’s also vegetarian. It’s a great choice to include into your approach due to its complexity. This Thai stuffed sweet potato allows you to diversify your […]

We all have those moments when we need a little sugary comfort food! These brown sugar oatmeal cookies will satisfy that sweet tooth while still fitting into a macro friendly diet.

Looking for a sweet breakfast treat? Enjoy these Chocolate waffles topped with fresh banana and whip cream without ruining your macro split!

Sushi is known for being an “acquired taste”. With so many still not on the bandwagon due to it being an uncooked meat, this is where cooked “sushi” steps in. Our smoked salmon sushi roll fits this bill, it can appease both sides of the fence. It rocks both the flavors of traditional sushi rolls but […]

What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you hear “pumpkin pie”. I’d put money on you thinking of Fall and/or Thanksgiving, am I right?  In any case, it’s what we at IIFYM think of. Furthermore, we associate Thanksgiving with a beautiful abundance of food. A lot of which is hyper-palatable and calorie dense. […]

These savoury muffins are a great way to start your morning! With a nice balance of macros, while also giving you the ability to alter the recipe to add more protein. These savoury muffins will provide you with a lot of great nutrients to start off the day. Beyond that, these savoury muffins are flavorful […]

When meal prepping for the week, nothing is better than seeing a delicious, simple, and quick to put together recipe. This crockpot curry is just that, which is a beautiful thing! Beyond the usual great macros, this crockpot curry brings a great flavor profile and is a satiating dish. Give it a try and see […]

If you’ve seen our other published recipes, you can tell we’re donut fans. The same goes for anything peanut butter related, but we haven’t added any recipes using it. That changes today, as we release a great recipe for peanut butter glazed donuts. After typing that, my mouth started watering. Yet, without further context here […]

This isn’t your standard pumpkin spice latte. It’s low-calorie in comparison to the conventional choices, and won’t break the bank. On top of saving you macros with this protein pumpkin spice latte, it tastes great and is a simple creation! Side Notes: You’ll notice that we don’t include the whip in the macros listed, we made it […]

It’s Fall and that means pumpkin spice everything. Unfortunately, a lot of pumpkin spice recipes are tougher to fit into macros or to justify when you want to eat more volume. We are here to change that with our pumpkin spice protein pancakes. This is an incredibly straightforward recipe and delicious of course. Without further […]

It’s finally Fall, which means that soups and stews are back! This lemon chicken orzo soup falls under that umbrella and is perfect for this time of year. Beyond being a great dish for the Fall, this lemon chicken orzo soup is, of course, macro-friendly.  It’s a fantastic flexible dieting meal, especially for those who […]

Who would have thought that combining blueberries and graham crackers would be a great combination. These blueberry graham donuts are not only a delicious dessert for any flexible dieter. It also has great macros which allow you to fit it easily into your daily intake. Give this enticing blueberry graham donut a shot!

Freshly baked muffins are one of the greatest foods. Finding ones with great macros is no easy feat. These chocolate chip muffins are a rather low-calorie food too, coming in at only 113 calories. While having 8.5g of protein per serving. These are fantastic for a quick breakfast or are a great addition to a […]

When you’re looking to fill your protein intake for the day but don’t have a lot in the fridge, this is the perfect recipe. This single-serve strawberries and cream protein popsicle is high protein and is a great addition when you’re low on macros. The prep on this strawberries and cream protein popsicle is quick […]

Traditional Italian recipes can be macro killers, but with our Italian Chicken & Polenta recipe, you are able to get all the amazing flavors of traditional Italian food while keeping macronutrients under control. This yummy Italian dish has only 12 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbs and 64 grams of protein.

Many people struggle to make their fish tasty while on a diet. Our Lemon, Lupin, & Chili Crusted Fish gives you a great macro friendly option for your fish recipes! With 43 grams of protein and 15 grams of carbs per serving, this recipe can be easily worked into your macro diet with some sweet […]

Don’t settle for boring, gross protein shakes anymore. Whether it is post workout or just a snack, our S’mores protein shake will be incredibly refreshing and great tasting. With 15 grams of carbs and 25 grams of protein, it makes for a perfect macro ratio to fit in after your workout.

We know that chicken can become extremely boring and monotonous, trying to scarf down another chicken breast to get a lean source of protein in. It doesn’t need to be any longer with our chicken breast with garlic mushroom sauce recipe! This tasty recipe gives you 41 grams of protein and only 18 grams of […]

With summer in full swing, a good BBQ recipe is an absolute must. This BBQ pulled pork is the perfect macro friendly dish for dinner or to bring to any summer events. This sweet and tangy BBQ pulled pork recipe packs a whopping 26 grams of protein per serving!

When dieting, carbs can often be in short supply. It is tough finding tasty meals for dinner when carbs and calories are low. With this Salmon, Garlic Asparagus, & Soy Cauliflower Rice recipe, you get an incredible 38 grams of protein and only 11 grams of carbs per serving! This makes it an easy dish […]

Breakfast is many people’s favorite meal of the day, but they think when dieting they will have to be stuck eating boring old egg whites. This sweet vegetable frittata recipe will bring tons of flavor back to your mornings. Packed full of vitamins and minerals with 11 grams of protein per serving, this makes an […]

Try a Mexican twist to your Salmon by trying our Salmon Veracruzana recipe. This recipe is pack full of rich flavors while still being able to easily fit in your macros with 35 grams of protein and only 10 grams of fat. This Salmon Veracruzana recipe can be cooked for your every day meals or […]

You probably are asking yourself “what the heck is Chicken Zoodle Soup?”. Zoodles are zucchini noodles, giving you a great tasting and super macro friendly meal, compared to the traditional chicken noodle soup. Our yummy chicken zoodle recipe gives you 42 grams of protein and only 28 carbs per serving. This makes for a great […]

These Tilapia Tostadas make an awesome Mexican style meal, packed full of protein. Our Tilapia Tostadas give you a macro and budget friendly dish for you or your entire family to enjoy. Even for the non-fish lovers, this dish still tastes great! Want more macro friendly recipes that you can enjoy for dinner? See our […]

If you’re like most people, you are probably sick of bland chicken breasts. Our Lemon and Sriracha Chicken Stir Fry allows you to kick out the monotony of boring chicken every night. This recipe is packed full of flavor and just the right amount of spicy. This macro friendly recipe is great for a summer […]

Our Cajun Chicken One Pot recipe gives you a very tasting macro friendly Cajun dish for you or your family to enjoy. Just because you are following IIFYM, doesn’t mean you need to give up amazing southern styled food. This Cajun Chicken One Pot will go great for lunch or dinner. Get more southern inspired, […]

Asian cuisine gives tons of awesome flavors and meals that are addicting, even when watching your macros, you can incorporate many of these great Asian style meals. Our Asian Chicken Salad is a tasty and nutrient packed recipe you can enjoy for lunch or dinner, while getting 20 grams of protein. Looking for more high protein, nutrient […]

There is a pretty strong case that Reese Cups may be the greatest candy in the history of mankind, making the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter. Ok, maybe to only us true die hard fans (sorry for the bias). Us IIFYMers still try to fit Reese Cups in our diet plans when we can. […]

Who doesn’t love a gooey warm cookie? Once you bite into this chocolate marshmallow heaven, you will be in pure bliss… not only from the taste but also realizing with each cookie there are 7.5 grams of protein and only 1.75 grams of fat and 14.5 grams of carbs. You can’t beat those macros for […]

Waffles are a major breakfast favorite for most people, but we wanted to think outside the box a bit with our protein waffles. This is our sweet potato protein waffle, giving you that same breakfast waffle experience we all love, but also providing you a nutrient and protein packed waffle for your mornings. Want more […]

Sometimes you just want a cookie, something that feeds your guilty pleasures. Our Reese Piece’s Oatmeal Cookie Recipe does just that giving you a macro friendly cookie with chocolate and peanut butter taste flavors. Fitting cookies into your macros can be hard sometimes, but not this cookie. Our yummy oatmeal cookie gives you 7.5 grams […]

Birthday cake and donuts, two things we all love (especially donuts)… Both, however, are loaded with carbs and fat, which is fine, but they make a major dent in our macros for the day just indulging on one of them. We were able to combine the best of both worlds AND give make it macro […]

Pumpkin Spice is good anytime of the year. This Pumpkin Spice Protein Loaves recipe gives you an awesome macro friendly snack, you can use preworkout or when you are a bit hungry. Just a half loaf will give you 25 grams of protein to help satisfy your hungry. Get more tasty snack ideas with our […]

Who didn’t love S’mores growing up? They were a staple of every kid’s diet in the summer. Now you can relive that any time of the year with our S’mores Protein Cake. This macro-friendly recipe packs 30 grams of protein per serving and tastes great. For more macro friendly desserts like this check out our […]

Most people who had a Mcgriddle before probably absolutely loved it, one slight problem though with the original is it is not very macro friendly. Our Healthy Mcgriddle recipe is 25 grams of protein with only 1.5 grams of fat, making this tasty pancake sandwich macro friendly for most people’s breakfast! Check out more of […]

Who doesn’t love chocolate strawberries? They taste great for parties, weddings, romantic occasions, or just a snack. Our chocolate covered strawberries recipe is macro friendly, with 2.75 grams of protein and only 3,5 grams of carbs, and 0.5 grams of fat per strawberry. Want more IIFYM snack ideas? Get our macro friendly recipe book today!