26 Macro Recipes That Are Meal-Prep-Friendly

When it comes to the macro diet, you don’t have to count calories. (Yay!) But you do have to make sure your meals contain a healthy balance of carbs, fat and protein…and when you’re suddenly hangry at lunchtime, balance is the last thing you’re thinking about. The solution? These 26 macro meal-prep recipes, which are diet-friendly and just as delicious as an emergency slice of pizza.

The macro diet is all about balance: While you won’t be counting calories, you will be tracking macronutrients (or macros). These include carbohydrates, proteins and fats—your body’s major source of energy. Proponents of the macro diet say that if you get the ratios of these guys right, you’ll have an easier time losing weight, burning fat and building muscle.

Your ideal macronutrient intake depends on a few factors, like your basal metabolic rate (the minimum amount of cals your body needs to function) and weight goals. For example, instead of aiming for the standard 2,000 calories each day, your target might be to eat 40 percent carbohydrates, 35 percent protein and 25 percent fats. Because this eating plan is so flexible, you don’t need to cut out food groups (looking at you, keto), and you can still indulge in moderation.