Holy Grail Cookbook
Holy Grail Cookbook
MaKayla Thomas
M A K A Y L A T H O M A S F I T N E S S
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Peanut Sauce:
(approx 3-4 servings)
1 TBS peanut butter
1 tsp siracha
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar (or sugar substitute)
dash of ginger/garlic powder
splash of water until it becomes a sauce consistency
Ranch dip
1 single serve container PLAIN Greek yogurt
1/2 packet ranch seasoning
(if you want this thin you can add a splash of milk, water, or
even pickle juice to thin!)
(if you like spicy ranch, you can add splash of hot sauce)
teriyaki Sauce:
(approx 3-4 servings)
2 TBS soy sauce
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (I like Kikkoman)
garlic, ginger, pepper (approx 1/4 tsp each)
optional tsp of brown sugar or honey if needed
click here to see store
bought favorites!
COOKING TIPS
TIPS + TRICKS TO MAKE COOKING EASY!
No one except YOU, or a registered dietitian/doctor should be telling you exactly what or how much to
eat. Feel free to use the following recipes/suggestions, but modify according to YOUR body's needs +
preferences.
If you would like a "ballpark figure" on how many calories to aim for each day, there are many online tools
to help you find the right amount! (like this website)
Macro amounts for recipes can vary depending on the amount of each ingredient you use, brand, serving
sizes, etc. these are estimated amounts that were calculated based off of ingredients I use.
When "sautéing" anything-meat, veggies, etc. make sure to get your skillet/oil hot first before adding the
food. Otherwise it'll get soggy/mushy.
If a sauce/soup is too thick for your liking, thin it out with a liquid (example: milk, chicken stock, juice etc.)
If it's too thin, add a little bit of flour to thicken it up.
When following a recipe, feel free to make it your own! If you know you don't like something, substitute
something else you do like! (Example: recipe calls for mushrooms, but you substitute zucchini instead)
Make your life easier, buy Tupperware, a cute (big) water bottle + lunchbox to keep you on track
throughout the week.
Don't be afraid to SEASON + SAUCE! (Yes, sauces contain calories but they are worth it in my opinion). I
pretty much dip any bland food in a sauce. click here to see store bought favorites!
I typically always use seasoning salt + pepper, and garlic as my base seasonings
Mexican flavor seasonings: cumin, lime juice, chili powder, garlic
Asian flavor seasonings: ginger, curry powder, garlic, soy sauce, honey
Favorite Sauces: honey mustard, hot sauce, teriyaki sauce, salsa, salsa Verde, Kung Pao sauce, ginger
dressing, Pesto (most sauces are listed in grocery guide)
Try freezing your fresh spinach that you add to smoothies, it stays good for so much longer and helps
thicken + keeps your smoothie colder!
Fresh is best, BUT do what it takes to make your life easier sometimes-frozen steamer bags of
veggies/rice, canned chicken, rotisserie chicken, Instant rice, store bought sauces, dried fruits, premade
salad mixes, etc.
The more you eat something-the more your taste buds will adapt! If you're not a veggie eater, make
something you like to eat with it. Example: If you aren't a fan of green veggies but are trying to incorporate
them more...trying making something you DO like such as chicken, mac and cheese, and adding a small
amount of green veggies to plate to eat with it! Or, when all else fails, dip it in a sauce you like!
breakfast
fit-ish french
toast bowl
ingredients:
1.5 english muffins (I use
Thomas 100 calorie ones),
should have 3 "halves" per
bowl
shredded cheese of
choice (approx 1 TBS)
handful of spinach
OR
additional fillings of
choice: 1 egg/egg whites, directions:
bacon bits, veggies, salsa,
etc. 1. If using the Just Crack an Egg kit, prepare
according to package directions (if making
your own, scramble your egg + prepare your
fillings of choice)
2. Spread (cooked) filling in the center of a
Joseph's Lavish Wrap (or low carb wrap).
3. Tuck the corners of wrap (like you are
wrapping a gift) and fold. Repeat for all
corners until it resembles a crunch wrap
Yield/servings: 1 shape
4. Toast each side of crunch wrap in skillet
macros (approx) 5. I like to dip mine in a little syrup (you can use
per 1 serving:
sugar free if you prefer)
Calories: 255
Fat: 8
Protein: 20
Net Carbs: 7
1 egg, whisked
Protein/toppings of choice: I
like turkey bacon on mine,
could also use
ham/turkey/veggies, etc.
directions:
nonstick cooking spray or 1. Get skillet and set stove to medium heat,
butter let it get hot, and coat with nonstick
cooking spray
2. Sprinkle your cheese in a small area on
skillet
3. Add whisked egg on top of cheese (it's
okay if it runs a little bit, just turn heat up)
4. Immediately add piece of bread on top
and press into egg/cheese, let this sit
Yield/servings: 1 until egg is set
macros (approx) 5. Add a tiny piece of butter on top of bread
per 1 serving:
if preferred then flip
Calories: 250
Fat: 11 6. Add turkey bacon (or other toppings) on
Protein: 22 top, then fold over/smash...should look
Net Carbs: 13
like half a sandwich!
*adjust amounts to fit YOUR needs*
fit griddle
ingredients:
Make 2 mini pancakes following
my protein pancake recipe (1/2
scoop vanilla protein, 2
Tablespoons DRY pancake mix, 2
Tablespoons water)
cheese of choice
1 cup water
4 eggs (scrambled)
directions:
Cook breakfast sausage and scramble eggs, set
aside
Mix pancake mix, protein powder, and water in
a small bowl, stir gently until just combined,
don't over mix
1 egg, whisked
directions:
1. In a skillet on medium heat, sprayed with
nonstick cooking spray, spread out cheese
evenly (if using spinach, add to skillet now too)
2. Pour whisked egg directly over cheese
3. Press low carb wrap right on top into the egg
4. Let it sit until egg has set, then flip and cook
other side
5. Add toppings of choice (I like deli ham and
salsa or veggies here)
6. Fold over and serve (should look like a
Yield/servings: 1 quesadilla)
macros (approx)
per 1 serving:
Calories: 272
Fat: 15
Protein: 26
Net Carbs: 8
directions:
1. Prepare waffle according to package directions
(I usually put mine in toaster), cut in half
dash of cinnamon
Filling:
dash of cinnamon
EGG BITES
6 eggs
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese
salt/pepper
filling options: bacon, diced tomatoes, feta, mushrooms, spinach,
ham, etc. Mix + bake 375F for 13-18 min. (or until middle doesn't
jiggle). I eat mine with salsa or hot sauce!
SANDWICHES
Low Carb English muffin, egg, turkey bacon, sprinkle of light cheese
Breakfast burrito using low carb tortilla with fillings/salsa of choice
Bread of choice (I use Sara Lee 45 cal) with peanut butter + banana
Avocado toast + turkey bacon or egg
OTHER
Yogurt bowl or parfait, I layer vanilla greek yogurt, my favorite fruit
and top with a small amount of my favorite granola or cereal!
Fairlife shake (optional: pour shake into a cup and add a handful of
your favorite cereal)
I love Jimmy Dean's "Just Crack an Egg" cups! You can use Egg
Makers instead of real egg to save cals if you prefer
Basics
these are staples I include within all of my cookbooks, that will
be used as the base for many other recipes you'll enjoy here.
Airfryer.Chicken
So quick, easy, and flavorful. Switch up the toppings/seasonings, add it to salads, stir fry,
pastas, or casseroles. This chicken is great for meal prep! I get the tenderloins instead of
breast because they're smaller so they thaw/cook much faster and more evenly!
ingredients:
2 chicken tenderloins (thawed)
like this!
directions:
1. Make sure chicken tenderloins are thawed
and patted dry.
2. Flatten them out a little bit (you can use a meat
tenderizer or a press them with the bottom of a
cup to flatten).
3. Mix all seasonings together in a small bowl,
then rub seasoning mixture on both sides of
chicken
Yield/servings: 1
4. Set air fryer for 400 and cook for 5 minutes, flip
(2 tenderloins = 1 serving)
chicken, then continue to cook for another 5
minutes. (immediately remove from air fryer or
macros (approx)
per 1 serving: atleast keep air fryer door open so chicken
Calories: 100 doesn't get dry)
Fat: .5 5. Let them rest on a cutting board for a couple
Protein: 22
minutes before slicing
Net Carbs:0
ingredients:
Steak of choice (I typically get
sirloin)
directions:
salt, pepper
Cut your steak into bite sized chunks and let them
marinate in a bowl while you get your other
ingredients ready (or overnight)
ingredients:
15 large frozen tail-off
shrimp
directions:
1.Make sure shrimp is thawed and patted dry.
3. Set air fryer for 370 and cook for 4 minutes, flip,
then continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.
*If you don't have access to air fryer, you can cook
these in a skillet the same way (medium high heat),
let them sit until underside is seared, then flip and
continue cooking until golden brown.
Yield/servings: 1
4. Drizzle with whatever sauce you like (sometimes I
macros (approx) drizzle with teriyaki sauce, honey, or a squeeze of
per 1 serving: lemon depending on what I'm using them for!)
Calories: 188
Fat: 3
Protein: 39
Net Carbs: 0
ingredients:
1 cup instant rice (or if using
rice maker you can use regular
rice)
1 cup water
pinch of salt
Spicy Mayo:
4 TBS light mayo directions:
1 TBS ketchup
1. Cook both rice packages according to package,
splash of hot sauce
cajun, garlic, seasoning salt to then mix together in a bowl
taste
2. Cook ground beef in a skillet, and season with part
of an au jus seasoning packet (or seasonings of
choice), sauté sliced onions + mushrooms until soft
(usually 5 min)
Sauce: directions:
Light mayo (or plain greek yogurt)
splash of hot sauce 1. Slice both potatoes into thin fry shape pieces (I use my veggie
1/4 tsp cajun seasoning slicer for this), toss in a small drizzle of avocado oil then season
(splash of water to thin) generously (I season with seasoning salt, pepper, garlic). Air fry
on 400 for 10 min, shake, 5 more minutes or until crisp. Can do
these on a baking sheet in oven if you don't have air fryer (heat
on 425F).
2. Brown ground beef in large skillet, when it's just about done,
add finely diced onion and bell peppers and cook until tender.
Sprinkle about 1/2 au jus packet over everything + stir. Add
splash of water for some moisture if needed.
2 chicken tenderloins
Sauce:
1 (5oz) container PLAIN greek
yogurt
directions:
1/2 ranch seasoning pack 1. Dice + season potatoes (I season with seasoning
splash of hot sauce (to taste) salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary OR the little seasoning
pack that comes with the microwave pack I get)
spray with cooking spray and air fry 400F for 10 min,
shake, 5 more minutes (or until potatoes are crispy
but fork tender)
Sauce: directions:
2-3 TBS PLAIN greek yogurt 1. Dice + season potatoes (I season with seasoning salt,
2-3 TBS Buffalo Wild Wings pepper, garlic, rosemary OR the little seasoning pack
Parmesan Garlic Sauce (Walmart) that comes with the microwave pack I get) spray with
(mix in small bowl until smooth) cooking spray and air fry 400F for 10 min, shake, 5 more
minutes (or until potatoes are crispy but fork tender)
Sauce:
1 TBS butter
1/4 cup chicken or beef broth
1 TBS soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning directions:
1 tsp minced garlic 1.Preheat air fryer to 400F
Sauce:
1 TBS butter
1/4 cup chicken or beef broth
1 TBS soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp minced garlic directions:
1.Prepare pork tenderloin + sauce as directed in
previous page, slice tenderloin.
Sides of choice: I typically add a
portion of "green veggie" side (I love 2. Prepare sides of choice, I typically do air fried
roasted green beans or broccoli)
green beans or roasted broccoli (amounts will vary
and a smaller portion of an based on preference, see sides recipe section)
*enjoyable* carb (typically roasted
red potatoes or mac and cheese) 3. If adding red potatoes, dice and air fry (see sides
recipe section) OR if using mac and cheese prepare
your favorite (I typically just get a Bob Evans mac and
cheese and season it up a bit) yes, a mindful portion
of this is FINE and can still be eaten when your goal is
weight loss :)
Yield/servings: 4
macros: Assemble bowls/Tupperware in this order:
see macros listed on
-3 slices pork tenderloin
previous page + add on -approx 1/2 cup green veggie of choice
macros for individual -(approx. 2 TBS sauce drizzled over pork/veggies)
sides/amounts used. This -approx 1/4 cup red potatoes or mac and cheese
will vary for everyone.
(suggested amounts provided as an example but of
course modify to fit your preference/needs)
stroganoff bowl
ingredients:
*recipe is for 4 portions if following
suggested servings, modify amounts to
fit your needs/amount of bowls desired*
3 cups egg noodles (dry)
SAUCE:
1/2 jar alfredo sauce
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup skim mozzarella + 1/2 cup
parmesan
1/4 cup PLAIN greek yogurt directions:
1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic
1. Cook noodles according to package
Veggies of choice (optional, to
serve with for volume) I like 2. Cook ground beef in a skillet, and season with part
broccoli in mine of an au jus seasoning packet (or seasonings of
choice), add onions/mushrooms and continue
cooking until soft
Sauce:
1/2 jar alfredo sauce of choice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 skim mozzarella
1/2 tsp: garlic powder, italian,
cajun, paprika, (sprinkle of red
directions:
pepper flakes for more heat) 1. Cook noodles according to package, if adding zucchini
spirals for volume, cook these as well and use a paper
towel to remove extra water after cooking
Veggies of choice (optional, to serve
with for volume) I like broccoli in
mine 2. Slice turkey kielbasa into even sized pieces and air fry
on 370 for 7-8 minutes OR saute in skillet
8 chicken tenderloins
8 chicken tenderloins
SAUCE:
2 TBS butter
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth directions:
1 cup half + half (or milk) 1. Boil noodles according to package directions (if using
1/2 cup parmesan + 1/2 cup
mozzarella zucchini spirals too, prepare these as well)
1/2 tsp garlic, Italian, pinch of red
pepper flakes, salt/pepper to taste 2. Season + cook chicken (I air fry mine, see pg. 25 for
instructions)
You can also use store bought vodka
sauce in place of homemade sauce
3. In a skillet with 2 TBS butter, sauté finely diced
onion/mushroom until soft (maybe 5 min.). Stir in
tomato paste. Then add in chicken broth and half + half,
seasonings, stir/simmer until this thickens up some.
6 chicken tenderloins
parmesan cheese
Bruschetta:
2-3 roma tomatoes (or 1/2 cup grape
or cherry tomatoes) directions:
fresh basil (chopped) about 1-2 TBS
2 tsp minced garlic 1. In a bowl, add all bruschetta ingredients, stir, and set
1 TBS vinegar
salt + pepper to taste aside to "marinate" while you prepare everything else
optional mozzarella pearls
splash of olive oil or avocado oil 2. Boil noodles according to package directions (if using
zucchini spirals too, prepare these as well)
Avocado, lime
directions:
1. Cook both rice packages according to package,
Baja Sauce: then mix together in a bowl
2 TBS light mayo
splash of hot sauce
squeeze of lime juice 2. Season + cook shrimp, I air fry mine on 400F 4-5
cajun, garlic, seasoning salt, and min each side (pg. 28)
chili powder to taste (1/4 tsp)
3. Mix together sauce ingredients, you add a splash
of water to this if it's too thick for your liking
4. Add rice and pour sauce over, toss this around until everything is
evenly coated and combined. Divide into containers/plates.
5. Cut chicken into bite sized chunks and sauté in a large skillet (let
Yield/servings: 4 it get hot before adding chicken). Cook until chicken is white
inside and golden brown on the outside. Season with salt, pepper,
macros (approx) garlic. Add soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and honey. Divide chicken
per 1 serving: evenly into your meal prep containers/plates.
Calories: 330
*if you're feeling fancy you can serve this in a hollowed out half of a
Fat: 4
pineapple with a side of teriyaki chicken/shrimp!
Protein: 31
Net Carbs: 39
quickies
quick + easy favorites, perfect for a no
fuss lunch, or dinner in a hurry
italian wrap
ingredients:
1 low carb tortilla of choice (I like
Mission Carb Balance)
Spinach/lettuce
directions:
1.Mix laughing cow cheese and pesto
sauce together as you spread it over the
surface of your tortilla
1 tsp pesto
1 pickle spear
directions:
1.Spread chicken salad over the surface of
your tortilla
macros (approx)
per 1 recipe: 5. Enjoy cold + pair with your favorite sides
for a quick + yummy lunch!
Calories: 340
Fat: 26
Protein: 18
Net Carbs: 7
roast beef pinwheels
ingredients:
1 low carb tortilla of choice (I like
Mission Carb Balance)
pickle spear
directions:
1.Spread laughing cow cheeses over the
surface of your tortilla
Yield/servings: 1
macros (approx)
per recipe shown:
Calories: 432
Fat: 26
Protein: 30
Net Carbs: 18
BLT-bite lunchable
ingredients:
2 hardboiled eggs (you can make
these but I get the premade kind
from Walmart)
1/2 slice cheese
1 slice bacon, cut in half + folded
Other ideas:
apple + peanut butter
directions:
greek yogurt + fruit parfait
banana + peanut butter 1. Cut egg in half
veggies + hummus or ranch
2.fold your 1/2 slice cheese in half (should
*adjust amounts to fit YOUR needs*
give you two 1/4 slices)
directions:
1.Cook chicken strip according to package
directions, toss in BBQ sauce
Yield/servings: 1
macros (approx)
per 1 serving:
Calories: 250
Fat: 7
Protein: 21
Net Carbs: 23
wrap attack
ingredients:
1 low carb wrap
1 egg, whisked
Optional toppings:
bacon bits
spinach
deli meat or shredded
chicken
can also add other veggies
you enjoy like pico,
tomato, mushrooms, directions:
peppers, etc. 1. In a skillet on medium heat, sprayed with
nonstick cooking spray, spread out spinach,
*adjust amounts to fit YOUR needs*
then sprinkle cheese on top, and bacon bits
2. Pour whisked egg directly over this
3. Press low carb wrap right on top into the egg
4. Let it sit until egg has set, then flip and cook
other side
5. Add toppings of choice (I like deli meat or
shredded chicken and other veggies here)
6. Fold over and serve (should look like a
Yield/servings: quesadilla)
macros (approx)
per 1 serving:
Calories: 272
Fat: 16
Protein: 26
Net Carbs: 8
cowboy quesadilla
ingredients:
1 low carb wrap
Optional toppings:
I always add red onion and BBQ
sauce (with jalapenos on the
side)
Dressing:
1/2 single serve container PLAIN
directions:
greek yogurt 1. Assemble salad with toppings/protein of
1 TBS ranch seasoning
choice
splash of hot sauce
(pickle juice or banana pepper juice 2. Stir dressing ingredients together and drizzle
to thin out dressing)
on top right before eating (use as much as you
like, it's high protein/low cal!)
Yield/servings:
macros (approx)
per 1 serving:
Calories:309
Fat: 14
Protein: 36
Net Carbs: 6
*adjust amounts to fit YOUR needs*
ham & cheese toastie
ingredients:
2 pieces bread (the thicker
white "toasting" bread from
walmart bakery section works
well for this, or any type of
"crustier" bread)
4 pieces ham
directions:
1. Spread about 1 TBS of alfredo sauce on
each slice of bread, then layer with ham
and cheese to make sandwich.
*adjust amounts to fit YOUR needs*
Optional sauce:
ranch (store bought or make directions:
own using greek yogurt + ranch
seasoning, thin out with milk) 1. Separate english muffin (open it) so you have
hot sauce 2 halves
macros (approx)
Calories: 290
Fat: 10
Protein: 29
Net Carbs:20
chicken parm flatbread
ingredients:
2-3 oz chicken (I use tyson air fried
chicken strips for this but any
cooked chicken will work,
rotisserie, grilled, etc)
2 TBS pico
Lime, salt/pepper
Optional sauce:
1 TBS plain greek yogurt
splash of hot sauce
squeeze of lime juice
directions:
Optional: queso fresco for 1. Drain tuna well + mix ingredients in a bowl
crumbling on top together, I like to squeeze a little bit of fresh
lime into mine then taste
Yield/servings: 1 (2 tostadas)
macros (approx)
Calories: 291
Fat: 10.5
Protein: 25
Net Carbs: 21
lemon pepper tuna
ingredients:
1 can or pouch of tuna (drained)
Yield/servings: 1
macros (approx)
Calories: 158
Fat: 7
Protein: 20
Net Carbs: 4
(for just tuna, no crackers)
buff chicken tostadas
ingredients:
1 (5oz) can chicken (drained)
Optional sauce:
2 TBS plain greek yogurt
1 tsp ranch seasoning
splash of hot sauce directions:
1. in a bowl, mix (drained) chicken, laughing
cow cheese, and hot sauce (I like to mash with a
fork) microwave for 1 min.
Yield/servings: (2 tostadas)
macros (approx)
Calories: 342
Fat: 14
Protein:30
Net Carbs:21
mealtime
meals to sit down + enjoy with those
you love (yourself included!)
cheesy beef + Rice
ingredients:
adjust servings/amounts to fit your needs
1 5 oz container PLAIN,
unflavored Greek Yogurt
directions:
1.Place thawed chicken tenderloins in air fryer,
air fry for 5 min. on 400F
macros (approx)
**If you do not like ranch, you can still make
(for entire recipe)
these with whatever sauce you prefer, honey
Calories: 225
Fat: 5
mustard, bbq sauce, etc.**
Protein: 37
Net Carbs: 6
Big Mac Pizza
ingredients:
(adjust amounts to fit preference/
desired servings)
2 chicken tenderloins
(thawed)
1 TBS honey
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp ranch
macros (approx)
4. I like to cut my bun in half, toast, then add 1
(for entire recipe)
tenderloin to each half, add slaw, and place top
Calories: 299
Fat: 6.5
buns on top.
Protein: 27
Net Carbs:30
chicken fajita nachos
ingredients:
2 low carb tortillas (I use Mission
Carb Balance)
Fajita Seasoning:
-1/2 tsp garlic powder
-1/2 tsp chili powder
-1/2 tsp cumin
directions:
-1/2 tsp oregano 1.Cut tortillas into 8 triangles each (like
-salt, pepper, cayenne to taste you'd slice a pizza), spray each side + air
fry (I do 380F for 4 min, flip, 4 more min)
1 bell pepper/onion,
sliced very thin
Optional toppings/additions:
-light mayo or spicy mayo
directions:
-banana peppers 1.Brown + season ground beef using part of
-au jus sauce (from packet) the au jus seasoning packet (I would sprinkle
for dipping some, then taste/adjust)
Optional toppings/additions:
-rice, fritos, tortilla chips
directions:
-shredded lettuce, pico, salsa 1. In a bowl, mix together your refried beans
-tortillas and splash of milk, season these if you prefer (I
usually add a little salt, garlic, cumin, lime),
spread these into the bottom of a glass
casserole dish (I use 8x8)
Creamy Layer:
1 (5 oz) PLAIN Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup parmesan
1/4 cup mozzarella
1/4 tsp: garlic powder, salt,
pepper, Italian seasoning (more to
taste)
1 egg
1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp salt/pepper
Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS brown sugar (or substitute
like Swerve)
directions:
1. In a large bowl mix together lean ground beef
(raw), egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup,
salt/pepper (this is going to work best if you use
your hands to mix together, I know seems odd
but it really helps combine ingredients).
Filling:
2 laughing cow cheeses
1 TBS shredded cheese
1 tsp pickled jalapeno (optional)
1/2 tsp ranch seasoning powder
directions:
1. Slice turkey dogs into thirds (should have 3
equal sized bites from each dog)
Yield/servings: 1
macros (approx)
per 1 serving:
Calories: 353
Fat: 4
Protein: 17 (suggested amounts provided as an example
Net Carbs: 61 but of course modify to fit your
preference/needs)
lazy teriyaki chicken
ingredients:
Teriyaki Chicken:
6 boneless skinless chicken
tenderloins cut into bite
sized pieces
2 TBS soy sauce
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (I
like Kikkoman)
garlic, ginger, pepper
(approx 1/4 tsp each)
directions:
1. Make sure chicken is thawed and patted dry, cut chicken
into bite sized chunks
3. Spread bites out in air fryer (try not to pile on top of each
other, we want a solid layer) and cook for 400F for 4 min,
flip/shake, and continue cooking another 4 min or until
done (chicken bites will be tender and white in the middle)
Noodles:
approx. 6-8 oz noodles (half
box), I usually use linguine
noodles but you can also get stir
fry rice noodles or any other
asian style noodle
directions:
Sauce: 1. Make sure chicken is thawed and patted dry, cut chicken
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce into bite sized chunks
1 TBS brown sugar or substitute
2. Preheat air fryer for 5 min. place chicken in a bowl with
2 TBS soy sauce (or coconut
the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and seasonings. Stir until
aminos)
coated.
Add ons: I usually roast broccoli or 3. Spread bites out in air fryer (try not to pile on top of each
other stir fry veggies to add into this other, we want a solid layer) and cook for 400F for 4 min,
for more volume! Can top with light flip/shake, and continue cooking another 4 min or until
yum yum sauce if you prefer done (chicken bites will be tender and white in the middle)
4. Boil noodles (I like the fasta pasta cooker but you can
prepare on stovetop if you wish)
Yield/servings: 3 5. In a large skillet, add sauce ingredients and heat until
combined, stir in cooked noodles/veggies. Top with
macros (approx) chicken + sauce.
per 1 serving:
Calories: 356 Tips:
Fat: 2 *if you do not have an air fryer you can simply sauté chicken
chunks in a large skillet set to medium/high heat
Protein: 33
Net Carbs: 54
Fancy Ramen
ingredients:
1 ramen noodle package
1/2 TBS butter
frozen veggies of choice (I like
frozen peas/carrots), to taste
1 tsp minced garlic
3 TBS soy sauce (or coconut
aminos for less sodium)
1 tsp peanut butter
2 tsp brown sugar (or Swerve)
1/4 tsp ginger
pinch red pepper flakes
Optional:
add chicken/shrimp, chopped
peanuts, extra veggies!
directions:
Tip: to make this more macro-
1. Prepare ramen noodles (I place mine in a
friendly, try using only HALF the
package of ramen, and replacing bowl filled with water and microwave for 5
with extra veggies like zucchini min, but you can cook on stovetop if you
noodles, roasted broccoli, or stir prefer), you don't need the seasoning packet
fry! for the noodles but can use it to season meat
with if preparing chicken!
SAUCE:
3 TBS light mayo
1-2 TBS sweetened
condensed milk
1 tsp honey (I like hot honey)
1/4 tsp cajun seasoning
seasonings: seasoning
salt, pepper, paprika,
garlic (just a sprinkle of
each is fine)
SAUCE:
2 TBS light mayo
1-2 tsp honey
1 tsp chili crisp (Walmart, not
spicy in this)
directions:
1.Thaw shrimp + pat dry, season both sides
*adjust amounts to fit YOUR needs* and air fry 400 for 2 min, flip, and another 3
min. or until done (if you're using raw,
increase time and cook until shrimp is
cooked through)
ITALIAN SALAD
Lettuce/spinach/salad mix of choice
Veggies of choice: I like thinly sliced red onion, pepperoncini (or
banana) peppers, you can also add tomato/olives if you like
Cheese of choice: I usually add feta or parmesan
Dressing: lightly drizzle + toss in Olive Garden Light Italian or
other dressing of choice
can also add sliced pepperonis or grilled chicken to this!
MY GO TO GREEN BEANS
I get the frozen LONG cut green beans
Spray with oil or cooking spray of choice
Season generously with garlic powder, seasoning salt, pepper, (and
sometimes cajun depending on what you're making)
Air fry on 370 for 7-8 minutes or until they look crisp (or bake on 400F)
You can give them a squeeze of lemon juice + sprinkle with parmesan
cheese here if you like
Mix seasoning with water and pinch of salt, add rice and stir just until combined.
Microwave according to box directions (usually 6 minutes). Let it sit for a minute
after cooking then fluff with fork.
*If you do not have the seasoning you can mix a little tomato paste (1/2 tsp
approx), and seasonings like salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder into water or chicken
broth instead
Tortilla chips
ingredients:
1 low carb tortillas (I
use Mission Carb
Balance)
directions:
1.Cut tortilla into 8 triangles each (like
you'd slice a pizza)
directions:
1. In a small bowl or tupperware, mix together
guacamole cup with pico
directions:
1. Dunk babybell cheese in a small bowl of egg
beaters (or whisked eggs)
Yield/servings: 1
4.Serve with marinara + other assorted snacks (I
like apples, pepperonis, and pickles on my
macros (approx)
Calories: 177
snack plate :)
Fat: 7
Protein: 26
Net Carbs: 3
fit-ish Taki Bites
ingredients:
I know this sounds questionable
but you have to trust, this is such a
satisfying/flavorful snack! So
crunchy and yes, packed with
nutrients!
macros (approx)
Calories: 108
Fat: 6
Protein: 4
Net Carbs: 11
"fried" pickle
ingredients:
1 pickle spear (I like Claussen)
directions:
1. Open + separate crescent rolls, wrap 1 babybel
cheese in 1 crescent roll dough
Yield/servings: 8
macros (approx)
Calories: 175
Fat: 12
Protein: 7
Net Carbs: 11
pizza sticks
ingredients:
2 slices mozzarella cheese
optional sprinkle of
garlic/italian seasonings
directions:
1. On a baking sheet (I like to line mine with
parchment paper), lay out cheese slices
Yield/servings: 2
If you do not have the mini pie crusts you can
simple enjoy this as a dip with graham
macros (for 1)
Calories: 202
crackers!
Fat: 6
Protein: 7
Net Carbs: 28
single serve apple pie
ingredients:
1 granny apple, diced (peeled
if preferred)
Crumble:
1/2 TBS butter (softened, NOT
melted)
1 TBS brown sugar (or
subsitute)
1 TBS flour
Yield/servings: 1
macros (approx)
Calories: 297
Fat: 8
Protein: 13
Net Carbs: 40
Strawberry
cheesecake fluff
ingredients:
1 container light cool whip
(8oz)
macros (approx)
Calories: 167
Fat: 4
Protein: 2
Net Carbs : 32
Oreo cheesecake fluff
ingredients:
1 container light cool whip
(8oz)
Yield/servings: 7
macros (approx)
Calories: 162
Fat: 6
Protein: 2
Net Carbs: 26
Smoothie bowl
ingredients:
1/2 banana
1 frozen smoothie pack (I use
the Pitaya Foods brand from
Walmart for these) OR you can
use frozen berries/fruit instead
(approx 1/2 cup-1 cup)
splash of juice, milk, or water
(approx 2-3 TBS)
Toppings of choice:
I use the other 1/2 of my banana,
sliced
sliced strawberries
directions:
granola (1-2 TBS)
1. Add fruit, smoothie pack (or frozen fruit),
optional honey drizzle and splash of juice/water, or milk to blender.
Blend (add more liquid if needed) until
smooth and consistency is to your liking.
Yield/servings: 1
macros (approx)
Calories: 217
Fat: 8
Protein: 3
Net Carbs: 32
Cinnamon sugar chips
ingredients:
1 pita bread (I use Joseph's
brand pita for these)
cinnamon to taste
chocolate coating:
approx 1/2 cup chocolate
chips of choice (I use milk
chocolate)
directions:
1. In a bowl, mix together yogurt, powdered
peanut butter, and sugar until combined
Snacks: Peanut butter/banana torilla roll-up | deli meat + cheese roll ups|
carrot sticks + ranch or hummus | protein bar/shake of choice
The meal plan above is simply an example of how you can lay out your
weekly meals, please adjust amounts + modify to fit your needs. I've also
included blank meal plan sheets in the following pages for you to fill out if
you'd like to plan your own week! If you need more ideas, my fit-ish and
soul-fuel cookbooks lay out 6 weeks of planned meals/grocery lists for you!
GROCERY
(modify amounts to accommodate your family's needs)
list
week 1
-Low Carb Wraps or Tortillas -Fresh veggies of choice (for wraps,
-Low carb buns breakfast bowls, sides, salads, etc.) I
-100 calorie English muffin like long cut frozen green beans or
-Deli meat of choice for wraps/snacking fresh broccoli for air frying
-Boneless skinless chicken breast -Fruit of choice (for snacking)
-Lean ground beef -Green bell pepper
-Turkey Bacon/turkey sausage -Yellow onion
-Frozen chicken (strips or nuggets) of -Salad mix/spinach (for salads/wraps)
choice -Hummus and/or plain greek yogurt
-Fries (homemade or frozen) (for snacks)
-Eggs/egg whites -Carrots
-Shredded cheese of choice -Franks hot sauce
-Laughing cow cheese (or cream cheese) -orange marmalade
-teriyaki sauce
-1 au jus seasoning packet
-Will need ingredients for your meal -1 ranch seasoning packet
prep bowl of choice + pinwheels of -protein bars or protein shakes (for
choice (see previous page) breakfasts/snacks)
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