Part of the Faster Way is carb cycling – which was new to me before starting the program, but has become one of my favorite tools for fat loss and great energy! I stick to two low carb days per week, and then five higher carb days. Best of both worlds and a game changer for looking and feeling my best and fueling my workouts and active life!
One of the biggest questions I get about the program over the last several months is “what do you eat?!”. And for me, a day of eating looks very different on higher carb days vs lower carb days!
So today, I’m going to do a big roundup of recipes I love and have in the rotation to fit my higher carb macro days and my lower carb macro days! Many are flexible and can be fit in either way depending on what is eaten for the other meals of the day, or how the meal is served… especially the low carb ones! So I’ll try to note that too! But hopefully this helps get some ideas and inspiration going!
PS: new to the Faster Way? Search “Faster Way” in the search bar above or head to the link HERE to learn more about it. I started with a 6 week round, and am now a “VIP” and have stuck with it for several months. Never felt better I tell ya! I have a bunch of blog posts answering all of your questions so search if you’re interested in more info!
REGULAR / HIGHER CARB RECIPE FAVORITES
- The Easiest Gluten Free Banana Muffins From Scratch (such a clean, simple recipe we all love)
- Oatmeal Cookie Protein Shake | Macro Friendly, High Fiber (my favorite shake to date with tons of fiber)
- Easy Four Ingredient Date Caramel in the Blender (high fiber, healthy carbs, SOOO insanely good as an apple dip)
- Sourdough Discard Tortillas (our favorite to make from scratch, super easy! use for a breakfast taco, or any lunch or dinner wrap / taco to add some great carbs!)
- Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Granola | GF (one of my favorite granola recipes, makes the milk taste like chocolate milk)
- Chocolate Crunch Protein Baked Oats with Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzle (a must make!)
- Chocolate Chip Coconut Baked Oatmeal | Gluten Free, Dairy Free (a fan favorite for years)
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Breakfast Cookies | Gluten Free, Dairy Free (so fun for kids and adults! esp summertime with all the zucchini around)
- Berry Baked Oatmeal (GF, DF) (one of my favorite combos ever ever)
- Overnight Sourdough English Muffins (these are so great with peanut butter or jam or as a breakfast sandwich!)
- Cinnamon Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes | Paleo, Whole30 (a top favorite side for breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Quick & Easy Sourdough Cornbread Muffins | Gluten Free & Corn Free Options (best muffins of life)
- Easy Lasagna Skillet | Gluten Free, High Protein (this is heavenly and so easy)
- Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes | Paleo, Whole30 (simple go-to dinner!)
- Easy High Protein Pesto Chicken Pasta with Veggies (such a crowd pleaser!)
- Italian Pasta Salad | Gluten Free, Dairy Free (add chicken for some great protein!)
- Easy Stovetop Taco Chili (on constant rotation and so fun to add all the toppings)
- Un-Stuffed Pepper Skillet | Keto, Paleo, GF (use regular rice for higher carb, or cauliflower for lower carb!)
LOWER CARB RECIPE FAVORITES
- Pizza Egg Bites | High Protein, Macro Friendly, GF
- Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Peanut Butter (stir into shakes, have with an apple, or eat a spoonful to up your fat and protein for the day!)
- Easy Chorizo Breakfast Bake | Paleo, Keto (make with frozen cauliflower rice for a fluffy low carb hash brown alternative)
- Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites | GF Starbucks Copycat
- Two Ingredient Stove Top Salsa Chicken | Easy, Gluten Free (so versatile! serve in a taco salad or low carb tortilla, or do a burrito bowl or quesadilla depending on the macros you’re hitting! I make this almost weekly)
- Baked Barbecue Chicken Thighs (sooo good with any sides – roasted veggies for low carb, baked sweet potato with ranch for higher carb!)
- The Most Delicious Meat Loaf | Gluten Free or Sourdough Options (could eat the entire thing.)
- Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Sauce (my go-to and almost always on the menu for lower carb nights! great for higher carb with sweet potato)
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS | paleo + keto, 2g net carbs (you will loooove these! super macro friendly)
- Skillet Salmon with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (great high protein / higher fat option for low carb days!!! serve with veggies or cauli rice! or regular potatoes for higher carb)
- Quick Chinese Chicken Stir Fry | Paleo, GF (an easy one to serve higher carb, with rice! for you or the family)
- Air Fryer Flautas with Avocado Lime Dip | Gluten Free (an absolute must make, the 2 ingredient dip too!)
- Beef Enchilada Stacks | GF, Keto, Low Carb (huge viral fan favorite for GOOD reason! constant rotation for lower carb days!)
- Smoky Herb Butter Shrimp with Vegetable Risotto | paleo, keto, Whole30 (don’t miss this – gives you great cozy feel yet low carb)
- Asian Beef Meatballs & Broccoli | Paleo, Whole30, Keto (another easy one to add rice, or not!)
- Egg Roll in a Bowl with Spicy Mayo Sauce | Paleo, Keto, Whole30 (a go-to recipe we love so much! so easy to make)
- Grain Free Chicken Parmesan (could serve with roasted veggies, green salad, etc or add pasta for higher carb!)
- Beef Chili 3 Ways | PALEO, Whole30, Keto (slow cooker, instant pot, & stovetop methods)
- Steak Street Tacos (Paleo, GF) (you MUST TRY THESE – serve in an almond flour or other low carb tortilla, or on a salad, in a bowl, you name it!)
- Teriyaki Chicken & Vegetable Rice Bowls | PALEO, Keto, Whole30
- Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce | Paleo, Whole30, Keto (so good on pasta, but for low carb do spaghetti squash or a sheet pan of chicken and broccoli then drizzle on top!!)
- Sheet Pan Balsamic Salmon & Green Beans
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