Macro Friendly Food

Hey friends!! I am officially LOCKING IN 🔥 because I am so done with the constant cycle of grabbing takeout and spending $70+ on dinners for our family of seven… all because I didn’t plan ahead. It adds up SO fast—and honestly, it just doesn’t make me feel my best. So this week, we’re changing that. I sat down and prepped 10 EASY, HIGH PROTEIN MEALS that are budget-friendly, macro-friendly, family-approved, and require basically no cooking skills at all 🙌 If you’re a busy mom, feeding a big family, trying to eat healthier, or just tired of the drive-thru life… this is for YOU. These meals check every box: ✔ high protein ✔ easy recipes ✔ affordable ingredients ✔ meal prep friendly ✔ picky eater approved ✔ realistic for busy moms And now I’m asking myself… why don’t I do this more often?! Most of these recipes come from my Macro Friendly Foods subscription (linked below!) which makes meal planning SO much easier. https://www.instagram.com/macro.friendly.food/ Here’s everything I made this week: Many from Macro Friendly Food - get 10% first order here (Code The Wads) Macro Friendly Foods: https://macrofriendlyfood.com/ref/194/ ✨ Slow Cooker Beijing Beef (Panda Express copycat!) An easy crockpot dinner that’s healthier, more affordable, and honestly even MORE delicious than takeout. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDdQRHrPxwR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (High Protein Meal Prep Staple) One of my go-to chicken marinades! Perfect for meal prep, super flavorful, and amazing hot OR cold. I literally eat this straight from the fridge 😂 similar: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvQVgqSgUwU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (High Protein Soup) Not your average soup—this one is rich, hearty, and packed with around 40g of protein per serving. Perfect for busy weeknights! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDZ8eIkvgy7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ Cheeseburger Soup (Family Favorite Dinner Idea) This one is ALWAYS a hit in our house. Hearty, filling, comforting, and packed with protein to keep you full. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1X9HFGPkt0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ Pesto Chicken Stromboli (High Protein Dough Recipe) So easy and SO good. Made with high-protein dough and comes in at about 40g of protein per serving—filling, delicious, and perfect for meal prep. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO6bWbrCesx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ Easy Chicken Marinade (Pinterest Find!) Proof that dinner does NOT have to be complicated. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and completely devoured by my family. ✨ Chicken Caesar Wraps (High Protein Lunch Idea) Perfect grab-and-go lunch! Think Chick-fil-A vibes but made at home and macro-friendly. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVhY3KeEVeJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ High Protein Egg Scramble Bowl (Easy Breakfast Meal Prep) Eggs, egg whites, chicken, cheese, hash browns—this is such an easy, filling breakfast packed with protein. ✨ Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (High Protein Breakfast) Nearly 9g of protein per pancake and the flavor is INSANE. Bright, fresh, and perfect for spring & summer mornings! https://www.instagram.com/p/DImHxFQPVxx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ✨ Mini Fluff Cups (High Protein Dessert Idea) Because balance matters 😉 A sweet little treat with about 9g of protein in a single serving pie shell—easy, delicious, and perfect for when you want something sweet without overthinking it! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVmqqmLDP_P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== If you’ve been stuck in the takeout cycle like I was, I hope this video gives you the motivation to take a little time to prep ahead. It doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to get done. And it makes SUCH a difference in your week. Thank you so much for watching, hanging out with me, and just being a friend 🤍 It truly means the world to me. Make sure you come back for more real-life motherhood, motivation, cleaning, cooking, meal prep, and all the chaos in between here on The Wads. And don’t forget to check out my Costco channel for all the best finds, hauls, and shop-with-me videos👇 ✨ OTHER CHANNEL: Costco’s Latest: https://youtube.com/@CostcosLatest ✨ FAVORITE LINKS & CODES: Macro Friendly Foods: https://macrofriendlyfood.com/ref/194/ Thrive Market: https://www.ThriveMarket.com/TheWads Ritual Vitamins (40% off): http://www.ritual.com/THE-WADS40 ✨ FOLLOW ALONG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewadsquad1/ 📬 P.O. Box: The Wads PO BOX 273593 Tampa, FL 33688-3593 #mealprep #highproteinmeals #familymeals #budgetmeals #easyrecipes #mealprepideas #busymomlife #largefamilymeals #macrofriendly #whatieatinaday #momlife #weeklymealprep #easyfamilydinners #healthymealprep #costcofinds #thewads