Better late than never, right? Finally decided to jump on the viral Cowboy Caviar trend and I am kicking myself for doing it sooner! This salsa/salad is packed with alllll the nutrients and is great for meal prep! I’ve been adding it to greens, rice, and even just eating it straight from the bowl. My take on the recipe below! Makes 8 BIG servings.

Cava? We don’t know her….like literally we don’t have one in my city so I have to make my own! This greek inspired bowl reminds me of the one I had from Cava in Dallas, and is quick, easy, and great for meal prep. 

The summer of salads! Street corn🤝🏻salad – the perfect combo for your summer lunches! Serves 4 for “side” salads, but easy to double to make full sized lunch or dinner portions. We added chicken to make it a meal!

Another one of my favorite refreshing summer sides – a lightened up pasta salad! Super easy to prep and store, making it the perfect side for BBQs, the lake, beach trips, etc. This recipe makes 8 side servings, but adding grilled chicken and some greens is my favorite way to turn this recipe into a well balanced meal!

The summer of salads! Street corn🤝🏻salad – the perfect combo for your summer lunches! Serves 4 for “side” salads, but easy to double to make full sized lunch or dinner portions. We added chicken to make it a meal!

This garlic tomato pasta was DELISH and super easy. Only required two pans and took less than 20 minutes! We added some grilled chicken on top to make this a well balanced meal. Serves 2, macros listed per serving.

Salty snacks was a popular request when I asked y’all what things you wanted to see from me the other day! Thought this would be the perfect excuse to debut my Dot’s Pretzels Dupe. I tried out a lighter version of my FAVORITE snack using one of my go to healthier snack brands, @fromthegroundup! By using their Butternut Squash Pretzel Twists, I was able to keep these pretzels gluten free for my gluten intolerant friends, and they have macros that are easier to fit into my day. These would be a hit at any holiday gathering paired with a ranch based dips. 

In need of a last minute dessert for Thanksgiving that ISN’T pie?? I’ve got you covered. These Carrot Cakes Protein Cupcakes are a lighter dessert option that packs a punch of protein while still tasting AMAZE. The cream cheese frosting will give Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie a serious run for it’s money. Makes 12 full cupcakes! 

We love a colorful side dish! This recipe was actually inspired by some glazed carrots I had in Vegas last week. I’ve never been a huge carrot person, but this glaze made them SO good. Obviously had to “brat-ify” the recipe to lighten it up making these a perfect, macro friendly side to your favorite protein and carb sources! Makes 8 servings.

More protein than your average twice baked potato, and ZERO grams of fat! The perfect side dish for when you have some carbs to play with, or loading it up with more veggies and protein could make this a great lunch as well! Serves 4 (each serving is ½ potato). 

I never met a pizza I didn’t like – including this Fig & Pancetta Pizza!

This ‘za was originally inspired by a pizza with fresh figs and prosciutto but, my grocery store had neither of those items in stock when I went. So, we *improvised*. To make this pizza a bit more “macro friendly”, you could sub chicken for the pancetta, giving your pizza a little lean protein boost, as well as use fresh figs instead of the preserves. This recipe makes ONE personal pizza, but is super easy to double. 

In need of a last minute Super Bowl recipe? Look no further than these delicious Turkey Taco Bites! The combination of the soft and crispy puff pastry with the flavorful taco filling is….*chef’s kiss* and will have your party patrons begging for more! Takes less than 30 minutes to make too, making this a winning combination.

Listen…cottage cheese is this summer’s IT GIRL. SHE IS THE MOMENT. Whether you’re a cottage cheese hater or not, you need to give this dip a try! The blending of the cottage cheese with olive oil, garlic and spices plus the Caprese toppings make it impossible not to love. You won’t even notice it’s a cottage cheese base, AND you’ll get the added protein benefits. Win, win!

The onion dip you know and love, with a high protein twist!

This dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with protein, thanks to blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt—and the caramelized onions on top? Absolute perfection. 🍽️

Whether you’re hosting or need a crowd-pleasing dish, this dip is a holiday must-have. Because tasty can also be better for you!

If you’re looking for an easy dip that’s packed with protein and pairs perfectly with Wilde Buffalo Chips, this High-Protein Ranch Dip is your new go-to!

This no-mayo chicken salad is creamy, flavorful, and loaded with protein—perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch. Bonus: it all comes together right in your KitchenAid mixer for minimal cleanup!

Recipes and details below!

Kickin’ off the celebrations with some birthday cake protein bites! These are great for a grab & go protein packed snack, or just to satisfy a sweet tooth. I used a combination of reduced fat PB & the honey flavored @1stphorm Nut Butter to give this a little more flavor – but you can use whatever kind of PB you like, as long as it’s creamy or “drippy” 🥜

Let me paint a picture for you… it’s Football Sunday. The game’s on, you’ve got friends or family gathered around, and the snack spread is calling your name. So you whip up these Sweet & Spicy Chicken Nachos…made with Wilde Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken Chips for a crunchy, high-protein twist that keeps things balanced and delicious.

I get asked about high-protein snack options a lot—so I pulled together my go-to list of easy, macro-friendly snacks with 15g of protein or more.

They’re quick, low in fat, and perfect for hitting your goals without overthinking it! I’ve also linked where I grab some of the store bought items!