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This Macro Friendly Food Recipe round up contains 50+ reader and personal favorite macro-friendly recipes including breakfast, lunch/dinner and dessert options! All of these recipes are family-friendly and easy to make, plus perfect for meal prep!
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“Macro-friendly” refers to foods, meals and recipes that are typically higher volume with a more balanced distribution of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein) compared to many traditional food options.
More specifically, a higher emphasis on higher protein, moderate fats, and lower to moderate carbs when compared to their traditional counterpart.
One thing I do want to point out is that macros are super relative. It isn’t, “this is macro-friendly and this isn’t” or “this is a healthy and this isn’t.” This is not a black and white comparison by any means.
There are, however, foods and recipes that “fit your macros” easier than other; which can be super helpful if you are following a macro-friendly diet.
I have a few posts that go more into depth about macros if you want to dive deeper and learn more:
I also have this post on Macro-friendly Fast Food Options for Breakfast and 50+ Macro Friendly Chicken Recipes to check out!
Another good resource is this post by The Books Cover on Macro-Friendly Fast Food Orders that Aren’t Salads.
I have separated these macro-balanced recipes by breakfast, lunch/dinner and dessert depending on what you are looking for.
These are the most popular macro-friendly recipes among readers (and myself!) but if you are looking for macro-friendly recipes, check out ALL my macro-friendly recipes here.
The macro-friendly chicken recipes are by far everyones favorites and definitely the ones I would recommend the most!
Breakfast Casseroles
1. Holiday Crescent Roll Breakfast Bake
![Crescent roll breakfast casserole cut into squares in a baking dish.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sausageCrescentcasserole-19-100x100.jpg)
2. Healthy Southwest Hashbrown Casserole
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CheesyHashbrownCasserole_-7-100x100.jpg)
3. Mediterranean Egg White Pizza
![Mediterranean Egg White Pizza in a baking dish with a serving spoon.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mediterranean-6-100x100.jpg)
4. Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
![Biscuits and gravy casserole in a bakiong dish.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/biscuits-7-100x100.jpg)
5. Blueberry Sausage Pancake Breakfast Bake
![Sausage pancake breakfast bake with blueberries in a baking dish being served.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Blueberrysausagepancakebake_-7-100x100.jpg)
Oats and Baked Oatmeal
6. The Best Gooey Chunky Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
![Peanut butter banana oatmeal bars cut into squares on parchment paper.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BananaOatmealBars-7-100x100.jpg)
7. Pumpkin Pie Protein Overnight Oats
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PumpkinPieovernightoats-100x100.jpg)
Muffins & Breads
8. Mini Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites
![Mini chocolate chip pancake bites on a cooling rack with parchment paper.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chocolatechippancakebites-9-100x100.jpg)
9. Double Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
![Overhead shot of someone holding a double chocolate protein muffin topped with chocolate chips.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/darkchocolatemuffins3-100x100.jpg)
Breakfast Sandwiches and Handhelds
10. Healthy Breakfast Burritos (Easy Meal Prep)
![Healthy breakfast burritos, some wrapped in foil on a cutting board.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MealPrepBreakfastBurritos-18-100x100.jpg)
11. Copycat Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap Recipe (Double the Protein!)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Spinachfetawrap-25-100x100.jpg)
Chicken
12. Pulled Buffalo Chicken (30-Minute Stovetop or Crockpot)
![Ppulled buffalo chicken on a bun on a plate.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PulledBuffalochicken_-11-100x100.jpg)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chickenpotpiesoup-12-100x100.jpg)
14. Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese (30 Minutes)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TuscanMacCheese-14-100x100.jpg)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/chickencups-12-100x100.jpg)
16. Crockpot Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken (Tacos)
![Cream cheese salsa chicken in hard taco shells topped with cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream on a baking sheet with parchment paper.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Salsachickentacos-8-150x150.jpg)
17. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
![Buffalo chicken, spaghetti squash, and cheese baked in a casserole dish topped with green onions and dressing](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BuffaloChickenSpaghettiSquashCasserole-4-100x100.jpg)
18. The Most Yummy Healthy Chicken Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chickencurry-6-100x100.jpg)
19. Quick and Easy Healthy Chicken Gyros
![Healthy chicken gyro wrapped up with French fries.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chickengyros-11-100x100.jpg)
20. Healthy Chicken Alfredo (Low Fat + High Protein)
![Blackened chicken tenders on alfredo pasta on gray plate with fork.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Blackenedchickenalfredo-20-100x100.jpg)
21. Crockpot White Chicken Chili
![Healthy Crockpot White Chicken Chili topped with shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream in a bowl with a spoon.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Crockpotwhitechickenchili-10-100x100.jpg)
22. Easy Homemade Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Casserole
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Chickenbroccolicasserole-4-100x100.jpg)
23. Creamy Lightened-up Chicken Gnocchi Soup (One Pot)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Chickengnocchisoup_-14-100x100.jpg)
24. Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders
![Pecan crusted chicken tenders drizzled with honey and served on plates with green beans.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Airfryerpecanchicken-12-100x100.jpg)
25. Healthy Chicken Caesar Wrap (High Protein)
![Healthy chicken caesar wrap cut in half on a plate with a side of pretzels.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/chickencaeserwrap-12-100x100.jpg)
26. Easy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos (20 Minute)
![Air fryer chicken taquitos topped with salsa and sour cream on a plate.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AirFryerTaquitos-9-100x100.jpg)
Beef
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Doritocasserole-14-150x150.jpg)
28. Cheeseburger Pie
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cheeseburgerpie-10-100x100.jpg)
29. Lightened Up Hamburger Helper
![Homemade lightened up hamburger helper in skillet with a wooden spoon.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cheeseburgerhamburgerhelper_-15-150x150.jpg)
30. Pizza Casserole
![Pizza casserole with biscuits in a baking dish.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bubbleuppizzacasserolewithbiscuits-15-150x150.jpg)
31. Skillet Lasagna
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/lasagna-5-100x100.jpg)
32. Easy Healthy Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sloppyjoes-8-100x100.jpg)
33. Zucchini Mushroom Beef Pasta
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/lffpasta-3-100x100.jpg)
34. 12-Minute Easy Garlic Steak Bites (Air Fryer or Skillet)
![Garlic steak bites in a skillet with a wooden spoon.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SearedSteakBites-4-100x100.jpg)
35. Easy Healthy Rotini Pasta Bake
![Rotini pasta bake in a baking dish after being baked.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RotiniPastaBake-13-100x100.jpg)
36. Meal Prep Cheeseburger Bowls
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cheeseburgersalad-4-100x100.jpg)
Turkey
37. Healthy Mexican Mac and Cheese
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MexicanMac_amp_Cheese-4-100x100.jpg)
38. Pesto Zucchini Turkey Skillet
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pestoturkey-100x100.jpg)
39. 30-Minute Greek Style Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/turkeyburgers-11-100x100.jpg)
40. The Most Delicious Healthy Turkey Ricotta Meatballs
![Turkey ricotta meatballs served over spaghetti with a side of roasted zucchini on a plate.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TurkeyRicottaMeatballs_LFF-4-100x100.jpg)
41. Easy Healthy Butternut Squash Turkey Chili
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ButternutSquashChili-12-100x100.jpg)
42. Minute Mexican Ground Turkey Taco Meat (Healthy & Easy)
![Ground turkey taco meat in a pot.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MexicanGroundTurkey_-4-100x100.jpg)
Pork
![Crispy pork carnitas on a sheet pan with orange and lime slices.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PorkCarnitas-100x100.jpg)
44. Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders (High Protein)
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sliders-12-100x100.jpg)
Seafood
![Bang Bang Salmon Bites (Air Fryer) on a plate.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BangBangsalmon-14-100x100.jpg)
![Blackened mahi tacos with a side of cilantro lime crema in a bowl.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MahiMahiTacos_-2-100x100.jpg)
![Shrimp fajitas in a tortilla and on a sheet plan.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shrimpfajitasonepan2-100x100.jpg)
48. Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oatmealchocolatechipbars-11-100x100.jpg)
49. High Protein Lava Cake in a Mug (Single Serve)
![Chocolate protein lava cake topped with whipped cream in a mug with a spoon.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chocolatelavaproteinmugcake-13-100x100.jpg)
50. The Best Reese’s Peanut Butter Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream!
![Ninja creami protein ice cream in a glass bowl.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NinjaCreamireesesproteinicecream-10-100x100.jpg)
51. The BEST Healthy Cake Batter Oreo Protein Blondies
![Two Cake Batter Oreo Blondies stacked on top of each other with a bite taken out of the top one.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cakebatteroreoblondies_-4-100x100.jpg)
52. Healthy Pumpkin Brownies (Flourless)
![Healthy pumpkin brownies on parchment paper.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FlourlessBrownies-17-100x100.jpg)
53. Easy Churro Protein Cheesecake Bars
![Churro protein cheesecake bars stacked on top of each other on a plate.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Churrocheesecakebars-7-100x100.jpg)
54. Healthy Monster Protein Cookie Dough
![Monster protein cookie dough recipe in small bowls with spoons.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Monstercookiedough-9-100x100.jpg)
55. No Bake Oreo Pie with Cool Whip
![No bake oreo pie topped with more oreos on a small plate with a fork.](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Oreopie_-21-100x100.jpg)
56. Healthy Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/lffcake-18-100x100.jpg)
57. Low Calorie Monster Cookie Protein Balls
![](https://laurenfitfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/monstercookiedoughbites-9-100x100.jpg)
What are macros?
Macros, or macronutrients, are what make up the caloric content of food. Macros are what your body needs in large amount to survive and function properly. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
What makes something “macro-friendly?”
“Macro-friendly” refers to foods, meals and recipes that are typically higher volume with a more balanced distribution of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein) compared to many traditional food options.
More specifically, a higher emphasis on higher protein, moderate fats, and lower to moderate carbs when compared to their traditional counterpart.
Do you have to track macros to make macro-friendly recipes?
Absolutely not! While I do think it’s helpful to track for a short period of time to gain a better understanding of the different macronutrients and their breakdown in various foods, you most definitely do not need to track macros to enjoy macro-friendly recipes or approach a macro-friendly diet.
Even without tracking macros, these macro-friendly recipes offer a huge benefit in ensuring you are getting appropriate amounts of each nutrient for health, to feel good, and whether you are chasing any fat loss or muscle building goals.
How do I know what my macros should be?
This is a bit of weighted question because it very much depends on the individual and their age, height, weight, activity, dieting history, etc; and also what their goals are (fat loss, muscle building, maintenance, etc.)
For the most accurate macro calculation I would recommend reaching out to a professional who can help you identify what your macros should be. I can help you with doing a custom macro assessment or some wonderful macro coaches I would recommend for a custom macro count would be Grace Terbrock, Kelsey Kitzman and Shannon Collins (tell them Lauren Fit Foodie sent you!)
While online calculators don’t take into account individual variances and dieting history, they can be a good starting point to get an idea of what your macros should be.
I also have this post here that will help you determine your calories and macros for a fat loss phase.
What tools can I use to count macros?
There are many apps out there that will keep track of all your macros for you. My favorites are MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst. PS- ALL of my recipes are in both of these apps to help make tracking macros easier for you!
This is just a round up of reader and personal favorites and some of the most popular macro-friendly recipes on the blog. If you are looking for more, be sure to check out all my macro-friendly recipes and also these 50+ Macro Friendly Chicken Recipes!