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A food and recipe blog sharing, macro-friendly recipes like macro-friendly butter chicken, BBQ chicken, chicken salad, cheesesteak pasta, maro-friendly curry noodles with shrimp, and a lot more! Lauren's Latest is a food and lifestyle blog for busy parents, featuring family-friendly, tried, and true recipes.
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2M ago
If you’re looking for a simple chicken recipe that’s packed with flavor, this Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast is the perfect meal! With tender asparagus spears, creamy provolone cheese, and perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, this dish brings a lot of flavor without a lot of fuss. The golden brown sear on the chicken, combined with the […]
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Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
5M ago
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Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
1y ago
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, quick and easy dish to make and pack so much flavor into every bite! These wraps are perfect for lunch or dinner on busy weeknights that the whole family will devour! These aren’t just boring ol’ turkey wraps – these are jam packed with asian flavors and veggies and are ready to eat in just 30 minutes! Bonus!
Why You’ll Love These Ground Turkey Wraps
From start to finish, these ground turkey lettuce wraps are ready in less than 30 minutes! Turning your lettuce into a tasty wrap is the way to go! Ground turkey is cooked up with onion and garlic, along ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Zucchini Fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack, light lunch, dinner side or even a breakfast side. They are low in calories, low carb, unbelievably easy to make and a great way to sneak some veggies in. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese or even green onions. There are so many great options for zucchini like my Fried Zucchini or Zucchini Enchiladas.
But Wait, What is a Zucchini Fritter?
When I think of a fritter, my mind thinks “apple fritters“. But, in this case we are taking grated zucchini, adding it to a batter made of onion, flour, egg and herbs and deep frying to perfection.
Wh ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Print Marsala Chicken (MF)
Whenever I go to a restaurant I love ordering Marsala Chicken. This macro-friendly version is just as delicious but with the fat reduced significantly. Really delicious served with the mashed potato recipe posted a few weeks ago!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 287kcal
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 inch thick (you might have to cut in half or pound out)
salt & pepper to taste
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1 cup yellow onion finely diced
1 cup Marsala Cooking Wine I u ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Print Philly Cheesesteak Pasta (MF)
My new favorite go-to dinner. Beefy, filling and way more delicious than I ever thought it would be. I made this with onions, peppers and mushrooms, but feel free to leave out the peppers or mushrooms if you don't like them.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 365kcal
Ingredients
8 oz Barilla Protein Plus Pasta I used rotini
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup yellow onion finely diced
1 cup green bell pepper diced
4 oz sliced mushrooms
salt & pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sau ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Print Calzones (MF)
Why not turn that tasty protein pizza dough into a really tasty Calzone?! While I fill mine with
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 344kcal
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup fat free milk I use Fairlife high protein milk
1 tablespoon honey
2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup collagen peptides 2 scoops of Vital Proteins
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups bread flour I used King Arthur Flour
For the Filling:
4 tablespoons pizza sauce I used Great Value brand
4 oz shredded part ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Print Macro Friendly Red Curry Noodles with Shrimp
Creamy, flavorful and delicious! Because I use truvia and light coconut milk, this is a lightened up version of a recipe I love to order from our local Thai restaurant. While I use shrimp, feel free to substitute with chicken.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 322kcal
Ingredients
8 oz rice noodles linguine style, I used A Taste of Thai Brand
1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined with tails removed
salt & pepper to taste
3 tablespoons red curry paste I used Thai Kitchen ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Print Macro Friendly Chicken Taquitos
Cheesy, crunchy and so so easy to make! This is a great go-to dinner that is ready in no time and packed with lots of protein! Serve with salsa, low fat sour cream, guacamole or just enjoy plain. So good!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Taquitos, Taquitos Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
25 oz Canned Chicken I used Kirkland Signature, 2 cans
1 oz taco seasoning 1 packet
1/2 cup mild salsa I used Pace
1 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese I used Lucerne brand
8 low carb to ..read more
Lauren's Latest » Macro Friendly Recipes
2y ago
Print Macro Friendly Red Coconut Curry
A creamy and comforting, slightly sweet red coconut curry that is high in protein and lower in fat. I love a red curry and this one is no different! I love eating veggies like this, especially in the cooler months of the year.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Keyword red curry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 139kcal
Author Lauren Brennan
Ingredients
1/2 yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 cups fresh vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, diced ..read more