Macro Makeovers
High-protein, lower-fat versions of foods people love. Comfort-food staples rebuilt to keep the flavor while cutting the fat and adding protein.
Beef Bulgogi
Thin-sliced ribeye strips in a soy-pear marinade, seared hard in cast iron and served over black rice.
520cals per serving
4servings
40%Carbs51g25%Fat14g36%Protein46g50 min- batch friendly
- beef
- high protein
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
No heavy cream, a quarter of the butter, and half the cheese of a traditional Alfredo.
625cals per serving
6servings
41%Carbs63g26%Fat18g33%Protein52g35 min- batch friendly
- blender
- chicken
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bake
Classic casserole, rebuilt.
610cals per serving
5servings
38%Carbs57g28%Fat19g34%Protein51g1 hr 10 min- bake
- batch friendly
- blender
Cheesy Hash Brown Bacon Bake
Hash brown breakfast bake rebuilt around a cottage cheese and egg white custard.
550cals per serving
4servings
35%Carbs47g31%Fat18g34%Protein45g1 hr 5 min- bake
- comfort food
- high protein
Greek Yogurt Tuna Melt
Mayo swapped for nonfat Greek yogurt: roughly 10g less fat per tablespoon replaced, plus protein instead of none.
485cals per serving
4servings
42%Carbs51g24%Fat13g34%Protein41g20 min- broiler
- high protein
- quick
Ham & Prosciutto Sliders
Baked sweet-roll sliders, portioned and rebalanced.
620cals per serving
4servings
36%Carbs56g38%Fat26g26%Protein41g15 min- high protein
- oven
- pork
Kickin' Fried Chicken
Same triple-coat breading (flour and cornstarch, egg, seasoned panko) and heavy cayenne/paprika hit as the original skillet version, air fried instead of pan-fried in oil.
605cals per serving
5servings
48%Carbs73g22%Fat15g30%Protein45g40 min- air fryer
- chicken
- comfort food
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Pesto Linguine
A lightened basil pesto (ice water and Greek yogurt standing in for most of the oil) tossed with linguine, roasted red pepper strips, and lemon pepper shrimp charred in cast iron.
505cals per serving
5servings
42%Carbs53g25%Fat14g34%Protein43g50 min- batch friendly
- high protein
- pasta
Pollo Asado Chicken Thigh Bowl
Citrus-achiote thighs seared hard for char, over brown rice with black beans, mango habanero salsa, cotija, and blended cottage cheese.
670cals per serving
4servings
40%Carbs67g27%Fat20g33%Protein56g1 hr- batch friendly
- bowl
- chicken
Red Enchilada Casserole
Shredded chicken breast poached right in a homemade red sauce, layered with black beans, charred corn, blended cottage cheese, and crisped melting cheese.
525cals per serving
6servings
42%Carbs57g25%Fat15g34%Protein46g1 hr 50 min- bake
- batch friendly
- chicken
Shake 'n Bake Pork Chops
Thin, crispy panko pork chops with a scallion cottage cheese pan sauce, over a tray of garlic-oil potatoes and crispy broccoli.
675cals per serving
4servings
34%Carbs58g33%Fat25g32%Protein55g1 hr- air fryer
- comfort food
- high protein
Spicy Turkey Chili
Lean turkey lacks the fat and richness beef brings, so you build it back with aromatics, spice, and umami.
500cals per serving
5servings
42%Carbs52g27%Fat15g31%Protein39g50 min- batch friendly
- chili
- comfort food
Turkey Taco Grillers
The single swap of 80/20 beef for lean turkey (or 90/10 beef) roughly halves the fat.
700cals per serving
4servings
45%Carbs79g27%Fat21g28%Protein49g40 min- batch friendly
- beef
- bowl