4 Simple Weeknight Macro-Balanced Dinners You Need This Week
from a postpartum holistic health + macro coach
The past year, as I navigated the depths of stepping into motherhood and everything that came with it, meals were….. hard.
More often than not, we found ourselves ordering out or eating for convenience. And after a good, I don’t know, NINE MONTHS?? of that, I felt it.
Inflammation, digestive issues, energy dips, and 10lbs of body fat I just could not get rid of (obviously… nothing can out-work nutrition).
So I made a commitment to myself (and my family) in that ninth month of motherhood. I was going to commit to making dinners again that were nutrient dense but easy, tasted good but didn’t take me hours to prep.
And these are the 4 I keep returning to, so naturally, I needed to share in case you need some inspo and real-life recipes, too!
Each of these recipes:
supports blood sugar
hits protein goals without feeling heavy
are repeatable on busy weeks
don’t require food rules or extremes
Saving this for later is your reminder that balance doesn’t have to be complicated.
Full recipes, macros, and serving sizes below for ya, my friend! Xx
Caprese Chicken Bake
Makes 2 servings
Macros (per serving):
505 calories
40g carbs | 17g fat | 50g protein
Serving size: ~350–375g cooked food per serving (½ recipe)
Ingredients
12 oz chicken breast, raw
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1.5 tbsp olive oil
Handful fresh basil
Herbes de Provence
Sea salt + black pepper
4 oz dry chickpea pasta
Optional: shaved parmesan on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Add tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and herbes de Provence to a baking dish. Toss well.
Nestle chicken breast cutlets into the tomato mixture and spoon tomatoes over the top.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
While baking, boil pasta according to package directions.
Combine pasta with the baked chicken and tomatoes. Add parmesan if desired.
This meal hits protein + carbs in a way that feels grounding, not heavy.
Ginger Broccoli Beef
Makes 6–8 large servings
(This is one of my favorite bulk-cook meals for the week.)
Macros (per 200g serving):
435 calories
32g carbs | 16g fat | 33g protein
Serving size: 200g cooked mixture
Ingredients
2 lbs 85% lean ground beef (sub 93% for lower fat)
200g broccoli florets
1 cup coconut aminos
⅔ cup beef broth
2 tbsp + 4 tsp arrowroot starch
4 tsp apple cider vinegar
4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ground)
Salt + pepper
Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Heat a large pan with olive or avocado oil spray. Add broccoli and roast/sauté ~8 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk coconut aminos, arrowroot starch, ACV, garlic powder, and ginger.
Re-spray pan and add ground beef. Season with salt + pepper. Cook 6–7 minutes until browned.
Add broccoli back to the pan. Pour in sauce and simmer on low for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Serving ideas:
Jasmine rice
Roasted sweet potato
Butternut squash
Cauliflower rice (lower-carb option)
Protein Bolognese Pasta
Makes 1 serving (easy to scale up)
Macros (per bowl):
400 calories
40g carbs | 7g fat | 48g protein
Serving size: ~300–325g cooked bowl
Ingredients
5 oz 99% lean ground turkey
2 oz dry chickpea pasta
80g marinara sauce
Optional veggies: broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms
Garlic powder, salt, pepper
Optional fresh basil
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Sauté ground turkey with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until nearly cooked.
Add vegetables (if using) and sauté briefly.
Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer.
Drain pasta and mix into the sauce. Top with basil if desired.
High protein. Simple ingredients. Very repeatable.
Whole30 High-Protein Sweet Potato Chili
Makes ~4 servings
Macros (per serving):
338 calories
27g carbs | 11g fat | 35g protein
Fiber: ~6g
Serving size: ~1.5 cups (~350–375g)
Ingredients
½ tbsp ghee, coconut oil, or olive oil
1 lb 93% lean ground beef (or turkey/bison)
1 small yellow onion, diced
1½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1½ tsp chipotle chili powder
1½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cinnamon
2–3 cups beef bone broth
1 large sweet potato, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Optional toppings: avocado, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, green onion
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add meat, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook ~7 minutes.
Add spices and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ½ cup broth and scrape the pan. Add remaining broth, sweet potato, peppers, and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer 20–30 minutes until thick and tender.
Adjust consistency and seasoning as needed.
Comforting, grounding, and incredibly supportive during busy weeks.
Enjoy!! Xx
These meals work not because they’re perfect —
but because they’re consistent, balanced, and supportive… and don’t take a lot of brainpower.
Protein. Carbs. Fiber. Fat.
All working together.
That’s how you build a body that feels safe enough to change.
