When oatmeal in a bowl is too much of a hassle, whip up a batch or two of these Espresso Chip Breakfast Cookies for an on-the-go, macro-friendly way to start the day. For an added protein boost, crumble these cookies over nonfat Greek yogurt.
Recipes
Enjoy Working Against Gravity's easy, healthy recipes to help you reach your body composition and performance goals while keeping food delicious.
Protein: 8g | Carbs: 23g | Fat: 7g
Roasted Cheddar Garlic Chickpeas
Protein: 5g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 2g
Calories: 110
With all the nutritional benefits of chickpeas and the cheesy seasoning of your favorite chips, these crunchy roasted garbanzo beans will be your new favorite snack.
Vegan Pumpkin Bar
Protein: 19g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 1g
Calories: 157
A vegan treat that doesn’t eat up all your fats and helps you hit your protein—it’s a win-win!
Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & English Peas
Protein: 11g | Carbs: 25g | Fat: 3g
Calories: 171
Sweet peas, crispy bacon, tangy mustard and fiber-packed lentils all come together in this deeply satisfying salad that’s perfect for both meal prep and entertaining a crowd.
Bison Strip Loin with Pesto
Protein: 26g | Carbs: 2g | Fat: 13g
Calories: 229
When fat grams are a precious commodity, bison is your red meat savior. Topped with our punchy, lightened-up pesto sauce, you’ll never need to choose between steak and macros again.
Celery Root and Green Apple Salad
Protein: 3g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 4g
Calories: 120
Celery root is light on the macros but big on nutritional value, packed with vitamin K and 1.8 g of fiber per 100 g serving. Its subtle flavor and sturdy crunch make for a surprisingly satisfying veggie that can be eaten raw or cooked.
Kimchi Toast
Protein: 12g | Carbs: 45g | Fat: 6g
Calories: 282
This vegan and vegetarian-friendly breakfast and lunch idea is a fun fusion of Lebanese meets Korean.
Spicy Thai Pork Laab
Protein: 25g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 6g
Calories: 210
Our macro-friendly version of this spicy, herbaceous Northern Thai dish (referred to as laab, larb or laap) sticks to the traditional use of pork, but you can also substitute chicken, beef, fish or tofu.
Refreshing Minty Ginger Lemongrass Water
Protein: 0g | Carbs: 0g | Fat: 0g
Calories: 0
While canned fizzy water gets all the hype, infusing your own water at home is a great way to keep hydrated and reap the health benefits of fresh ingredients.
Birthday Cake Protein Rice Crispy Treats
Protein: 5g | Carbs: 20g | Fat: 4g
Calories: 136
These birthday cake-inspired rice crispy treats are still squarely in the “dessert” category, we cleaned them up (and added a little protein kick) to keep them more macro-friendly than the original.
General Tso's Tempeh
Protein: 23g | Carbs: 35g | Fat: 7g
Calories: 295
Whether you’re plant-based or just looking to mix up your proteins, this tangy, sweet and spicy General Tso’s Tempeh will satisfy that Chinese takeout itch without crippling your macros.
Sweet and Nutty Summer Roll Dipping Sauce
Protein: 1g | Carbs: 4g | Fat: 2g
Calories: 38
No summer roll is complete without a sauce for dunking, and this sweet, savory and tangy sauce couldn’t be easier to make.