So…here’s the situation. I’m usually not into things like the 21 Day Fix. I’m more of a traditional “eat healthy and work out” type of person. However, the program interested me as I started to hear more and more about it because it doesn’t actually restrict what you eat and don’t eat – it just guides you on proper portion sizes for each food group and ensures that you get balanced meals throughout the day. I had been wanting to try it for a while, but I was nervous that it would be impossible to come up with yummy recipes for the blog that fit into the parameters of 21-Day-Fix-ness. Eventually, my friend convinced me to do it with her, and that is where our story begins. Once upon a time, in a random town in the middle of Kansas, I was sitting in my tiny kitchen and ordered the 21 Day Fix……
Okay, but fo reals – I started the program in the middle of February, and I am totally in love with it. Not only are the workouts awesome, but Shakeology is the BEST THING EVER, and the food has been fantastic! You have a lot of space and wiggle room to create delicious meals, and you always feel awesome.
So, on that note, I decided to compile twenty one of these delicious 21 Day Fix recipes (twenty one 21 Day Fix recipes…get it? Get it? I felt clever) that I have published over the last few months into one big post! To start it off, we haaavvveeeeeee….
1. Loaded 21 Day Fix Pizza – Oh my gaassshhhhh I loved this recipe. I had it on several different occasions within the first week after I made it. Just…so yummy. And it kills that nagging pizza craving that seems to be ever present (ma life). This pizza has everything you want. Crunchy crust, melty cheese, lots of juicy meat, and some veggies for extra flavor and crunch. LOVE.
3. Kale and Turkey Sausage Sauté with Parmesan
5. BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados – These, these, theeessseeee. Such a healthy and absolutely delicious lunch or dinner recipe. Or breakfast. Or middle-of-the-night-when-I-wake-up-and-am-craving-these-avocados snack. The combinations of flavors and textures here, friends…they are just ?. Could eat this every day!
6. Blackened Tilapia with Cucumber Avocado Salsa
7. Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
8. Poached Eggs over Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
9. Peach, Goat Cheese, and Basil Toasts – Be right back. Crying as I remember how good these were. Like, legit, these were one of the best things I have ever eaten in my twenty four years of life. The flavor of the crunchy whole wheat bread, the creamy goat cheese, the juicy peaches, and the fresh basil is just BEYOND words. UGH. Just make them, kay? Cool.
11. Crispy Garlic Bread Chickpeas
12. Pan Seared Scallops with Pistachio Pesto
13. Cheddar and Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats – They came into my life. They made my day awesome. They made every single other day that week awesome because I kept eating them over and over again. This is our story, these zucchini boats and I. They taste better than you could possibly imagine…trust me on this one.
14. Healthy Chocolate Pancakes with Coconut Whipped Cream
15. Avocado, Arugula, and Tomato Toasts with Easy Balsamic Syrup
17. Brown Rice Lasagna Skillet – I mean…it’s healthy lasagna. Do I really need to say more? Do I really? I didn’t think so. I’ll see you when you get back from the grocery store to buy the ingredients and make this IMMEDIATELY. Have a safe trip!
18. Banh Mi Tacos
19. Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing
20. Warm Brown Rice and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds
21. Chicken Meatballs with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce – I totally saved this for the grand finale on purpose. I can proooobably not describe in words how much I love these meatballs. I ate them every single night this week, and every single time I ate them, I had a mental freak out about how delicious they were. Not kidding. It made my week. Does that mean I am too obsessed with food? Whatevs. It’s probably true. ✌?Peace out attempts at social normalcy. It’s been real. MAKE THESE MEATBALLS NOW.
Have a wonderful, bright, happy, restful, amazing weekend everyone! And make some healthy food that tastes BANGIN’. See ya on Monday!
If you make any of these yummy 21 Day Fix recipes, be sure to Instagram it and hashtag #thegarlicdiaries!
Thank you so much for posting these recipes. I just started the FIX today (again LOL) and was desperate for new ideas. I saved this and will probably end up making most, if not all of them!
This is SO awesome! I haven’t done the 21 day fix but I’ve seen people doing it that really enjoy it. And all of these recipes look amazing… you might have just convinced me to do it!!!
Annie,
I recently started the 21 day fix myself and seeing this post just made my day!!! I love your innovative recipes and I can’t wait to try them!!! I do have one question, something I have been fighting and that is my eating habits. Now I know, I know the fix is supposed to help with that right? Well what if you are a picky eater and hate vegetables? I know the word hate is strong so how about strongly dislike? Those zucchini boats look amazing but I HATE zucchini so what do I do? My diet seems to be my downfall everytime, how do I stop this vicious cycle? Some people tell me oh just do it and allow yourself cheats but I have terrible self control and terrible cravings :( Any and all suggestions would be so insanely appreciated :) Thanks so much!!!
Hey Amanda! My suggestion would be to ease into things. If you aren’t a lover of veggies, I would stay away from anything raw or veggie loaded at first. I think once you get in the habit of eating healthy, you will begin to love veggies more and more. Going with the recipes that have more cooked veggies (in which case they would be much less prevalent in taste) would be your best bet. Check out my “Unstuffed Pepper Skillet” – that recipe contains veggies, but they are cooked into everything else, so you really don’t taste them very much. Do you drink Shakeology as part of your 21 Day Fix? That helped me with cravings SOOOOO much!!
Thank you SO much for these recipes! You are awesome, and I love reading your blog. <3
You are SO welcome! Thanks for the sweet comment :).
Where does one find turkey sausage? Your recipes look great, can’t wait to try some. Thanks
I find it in one of two places – either where the ground turkey and ground chicken is OR where the regular sausage is. It comes raw in links just like pork sausage. If you can’t find it, you can substitute regular pork sausage or use ground turkey and add some extra spices/seasonings :).
I am going to try these recipes. Especially the ones that you commented on. I swear you are really good at getting people pumped up about something. Thank you.
Haha! That makes me happy, Ramona. I’m glad you are going to try these out! They are all really delicious :).
I will definitely try one of these. Thanks for sharing.
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Absolutely! Thanks, Christina :).
Just a side note- jarred sauce is a purple/ but this looks yummy thanks!
Yesss, you are totally right. Someone pointed out this mistake to me and I’ve been meaning to go back and change it for days. Thanks for the reminder, Teresa!!
These recipes sound fantastic! And I am definitely someone who needs help with that pizza craving! Haha. And I need those healthy chocolate pancakes in my life!
Thanks, Amanda!! Yesss for the pizza and pancakes :).
Pizza………ODG………pizza.
Will have to see how to make a small pizza and convert it to WW SP. I’m sure I can do it.
Can’t wait to read thru these recipes and see what I can convert to WW.
Because of you, I bought a healthy bundle of K A L E tonight at Price Chopper. I will look at it tomorrow and slowly add to my salads!!!!!
BTW…….I have a tip for you. I love pnut butter. Love Luv!!!!! Well…….I have been buying these 1 sp ricecakes at Sprouts. Then I make my own pnut butter, using PBFit. I top it with either strawberries or bananas. I swear…….it turns into Crack Ricecakes. Totally delicious. I can have two for breakfast or lunch and only blow 3 pts. Beats eating kale…….lol……..just kidding. Sure does start my day off with a bang. I am screming “where’s the laundry? LEt me wash and fold”.
Have a great weekend…….my kids and grands are all coming here. Now WHY did I move to Missouri???? LOL. I am theilled for Sunday to arrive.
Ahhhh, I hope you love the kale Ter’e!! I loveeee PBFit, so I will have to try your yummy rice cake concoction out :). Have a fantastic weekend!!
Awesome!! I’m in my 3rd round of the 21 day fix and I love it. I can’t even eat all the food required for one day. As far as the exercises go..well believe me..30 minutes fits perfectly into my schedule. Jeep the recipes coming girl. ..you’re rockin them.
I’m in my third round, too, Lori! I know – I would say that most days I don’t even finish all the containers. And theeennn some days I eat ice cream and cheeseburgers at a school cook-out (today…). Thanks, Lori!!